The PlayStation and PC versions divided reviewers.
In 1996 the arcade version was placed on display in the Hockey Hall of Fame. Brad Cook of AllGame called the same game "a must play for any hockey fan." They applauded the game's full NHL licensing and player rosters, flaming pucks, two-on-two mode, commentary, and overall depth and playability of its hockey action, and concluded that "Williams rarely makes a bad move, and Open Ice is testament to its conservative but consistent quality games." Bruised Lee of GamePro similarly said the game "proves that Midway will continue to dominate the arcade sports market long after the success of NBA Jam." He praised the numerous Easter eggs, sharp graphics, fluid animation, and variety of moves. Reviewing the arcade version, Next Generation called the game " NBA Jam on ice", and said it would be particularly appreciated since arcade hockey games were almost unheard of at the time. A version of NHL Open Ice for Panasonic M2 was in development and slated to be one of the launch titles but it never occurred due to the system's cancellation. If a team achieves "On-Fire" status (made famous initially by Midway's NBA Jam), Pat Foley's voice will occasionally announce: "Toasty", a reference to Mortal Kombat. The announcer in the game is the famous voice of the Chicago Blackhawks Pat Foley. The skating sounds were recorded by Jon Hey at the Chicago Park District's only indoor ice rink, McFetridge Sports Center, which is just a block North of what was once Midway's Chicago studios. The lead programmer was Mark Penacho, assisted by Bill Dabelstein. Jack Haeger was lead game designer and an avid hockey player. The game is an official licensed product of the NHLPA (National Hockey League Players Association). NHL Open Ice was released on PC ( Windows) in 1996-1997 featuring the same roster and teams as the PlayStation version. The is near identical to its arcade counterpart with exception to the fact that the Winnipeg Jets moved to Phoenix after the conclusion of the 1995–96 season, thus the Phoenix Coyotes replaced the Jets in the PlayStation port. It was ported to the PlayStation in 1996.
It features comically exaggerated hockey play, causing it to often be described as an ice hockey equivalent to Midway's NBA Jam. NHL Open Ice: 2 on 2 Challenge, or just NHL Open Ice, is an ice hockey arcade game released by Midway Games in 1995.
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