The editors called it "nearly flawless in its representation of the speed and the strategies of full-tilt, real-time NHL hockey — and besides, it's one of the best PC games available." That same year, PC Gamer UK named it the 41st best computer game of all time, calling it "one of the most enjoyable PC sports sims to date". In 1996, GamesMaster ranked the Mega Drive version 65th in its "Top 100 Games of All Time."
The editors praised it for being "nearly flawless" in its portrayal of NHL hockey's velocity and strategies, and also noted that it is one of the best PC sports simulations to date. This assessment was further validated by PC Gamer UK's ranking of it as the 41st greatest computer game of all time.