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Award Winning Action on the Ice
On the heels of capturing 12 Sports Game of the Year awards, the platinum-selling franchise returns with NHL 10. Take to the ice as the deafening sound from a towel-waving crowd ignites an arena while the hope of an entire franchise and the dreams of thousands of fans rest upon your shoulders. Using a physical style or playing with finesses, prove you're tough enough to battle the most skilled hockey players in the world in your pursuit of the ultimate prize-the Stanley Cup Championship. Inspire your teammates, carry a franchise, and make history with NHL 10.

Key Game Features

• New Battle for the Cup Mode - Experience the intensity of NHL playoff hockey. Play through injuries, intimidate rivals, and match lines as storylines carry across the entire series.
• Build a Stanley Cup Champion - All-new GM mode lets you scout amateurs, put players on the trading block, hire staff, and earn experience points to become a legendary GM.
• Battle on the Boards - Shield the puck with your body, kick-pass it to teammates, or pin your opponent against the boards with an all-new board play engine.
• All-New First-Person Fighting - Change the momentum by trading blows with an NHL enforcer. Tug an opponent's jersey to gain an advantage-before or after the whistle.
• Become the Ultimate Pro - Improve your draft status by dominating the prospects game, then use new coaching tips, improved teammate AI, and detailed position instructions as you build the ultimate career.
• Capture Multiple Championships - The coveted EA Sports Hockey League Cup is always up for grabs as new seasons start on a monthly basis online.
• New Intimidation Tactics - Fore-check defenders, pressure the puck, and finish checks to force your opponent into mistakes, as players fatigue, bobble passes, and avoid collisions under threat of physical pressure.
• All-New Post-Whistle Action - The action never stops. Antagonize opposing players, finish checks, retaliate for late shots on goal, draw penalties, and pick fights-all after the referee blows the whistle.
• Multiplayer Support - Enjoy 2-7 player support locally and 2-12 player support online, with Trophies via PlayStation Network.