''NHL FaceOff 2001'' is an

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developed by SolWorks and published by

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for the

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and

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. It was released only in North America under

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. On the cover is then-

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Reception

The PlayStation version received "generally favorable reviews", while the PlayStation 2 version received "mixed" reviews, according to the

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. Tom Russo of '' NextGen'' said that the latter console version was "Not terrible hockey, but it's a farm-league, rookie effort to the polished package and graphical splendor of EA's '' NHL 2001''." In one review, Cheat Monkey of ''

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'' called the PlayStation version "a genuine contender for the PlayStation Stanley Cup this year. It shows a lot more polish and precision than previous versions, and will give you hours of hard checking NHL and international team competition." In another ''GamePro'' review, Air Hendrix said, "When the puck drops in the PlayStation rink, EA Sports' ''NHL 2001'' takes the draw with its superior gameplay and control. If for some reason ''NHL 2001'' doesn't get your skates flying, though, ''FaceOff 2001'' is a worthy—although lesser—alternative." However, he later said of the PlayStation 2 version, "When the final whistle blows, there's just no reason to step onto this ice. Stick with the far, far superior ''NHL 2001'' for your PS2 hockey cravings."

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