NHL Championship 2000 v1.1

Updates the game to version 1.1. See "more info" for a list of changes the patch makes.

Bugs fixed:

-weakspot goal bug (only giving up weak goals on BAD angle) is fixed.

-the goalie/delayed penalty bug fixed.

-goalie does not make a save when his own players pass the puck to him.

-CPU no longer passes the puck out of the zone when on offense.

Gameplay enhancements:

-line changes while puck is in play have been sped up. (Climb over board animations are skipped)

-goalies give up rebounds at more realistic angles

-goalies give up more rebounds -pucks can now trickle through after initial save is made. (function of Overall rating and Game skill level)

-goalies can make 'desperation' saves. Several saves in succession.

-goalie is more aggressive about passing the puck off.

-all players attain full power slapshots faster in Pro mode, fastest in All star mode.

-weighted the AI to tend to quicker windups (vs. Full power = slow windup)

-players will not dump the puck in when on a breakaway.

-players will automatically turn their body to face the puck when poke checking.

-CPU is better at face-offs. (Skill level dependant)

-CPU will shoot more when in the slot.

-CPU will bury rebounds.

-CPU is more aggressive when passing puck through the neutral zone.

-changed the way the puck deflects off players. (more variation in speed, left right, height)

-CPU checking on all-star has been intensified.

-reduced the amount the high flying check animations are being played.

-momentum resulting from checks has been toned down.

-more difficult to knock a player down from behind.

Miscellaneous enhancements:

-TAB key reverses camera angle. (Cameras 1-4 Only)

-1-6 are hotkeys to switch camera (1=Classic, 2=Overhead, 3=Chase, 4=Rafter, 5=Broadcast, 6=Press Box).

-Arena goal announcements are delayed.

-Arena penalty announcements are delayed.

-Rosters updated and current as of December 7th, 1999.

-Team line ups have been updated.