Hidden teams:
Hold A + B + C + Start at the game menu screen until the team selection menu appears. The EA Sports and THQ Inc. teams may now be selected.

Quick game:
Hold down A + C and select a regular game or to continue the season. Keep those buttons held, select a team, and press Start. Release the buttons to begin game play with thirty second periods.

Special moves:
Press Start, then press the D-Pad in any direction when controlling a player that has a special move.

Opposing team roster select:
Use controller two at the screen that appears before the face-off to select the other team's players. To score easily, select no goalie for the opposing team.