Next up are “Slips, Banks and Chips,” EA Sports’ attempt to “revolutionize neutral zone play.” >RELATED: ‘Madden NFL 21’ tips: Complete guide to help you succeed in Ultimate Team If it is executed well and not overdone, it could be a welcome addition to the franchise heading into a new era of gaming. While the new animations could lead to issues and glitches throughout the year, similar to what fans experience during games in Madden 21, innovation of any kind is generally good news. Shake off a pesky defender by banking the puck off the back of the net to create space, just like Sid.” Score from an impossible angle with an insane between-the-legs one-timer just like Matthew Tkachuk. “Break the goalie’s brain with Kucherov’s no-deke deke. “Find yourself behind the net and catch the defense sleeping? Scoop up the puck and tuck it under the bar for a jaw-dropping Michigan,” EA Sports wrote. The cover athlete reveal as well as the first glimpse of gameplay will be shown live at the NHL Awards on June 22.One major new feature is the idea of “Superstar-Inspired Innovation,” which will allow users to create “an unforgettable hockey moment” using a variety of “iconic moves.” No concrete release date has been revealed, although based on the previous iterations, the second week of September is a safe bet.
#NHL 17 NEW FEATURES SERIES#
While some of what was announced like the increased customization is still playing catch-up to what was cut from NHL 15 in the jump to current-gen, other features like Draft Champions are firsts for the series and are legitimate additions players can get excited about. Other general improvements include better passing, better hitting and over 20 new goal celebrations. NHL 17 will also have “authentic” goaltending, in which goalies will make smarter decisions based on their positioning although for longtime fans, this promise of better AI goaltending is nothing new. EA promises authentic battles, tie-ups and stick play, which could make games much more interesting when you don’t have possession of the puck. On the gameplay front, NHL 17 adds Net Battles, which touts a more realistic fight for positioning behind or in front of the net. EA did not announce whether or not this mode will have local or online multiplayer. The new International Tournament Mode will tie in with this year’s World Cup of Hockey where players will pick a national team and compete for the World Cup. This will force players to make tougher decisions on who to include in a line-up, and can increase a compatible skater’s value in the HUT market. When certain skaters are paired with complementing players on the same line, it looks like they will unlock certain perks your team, such as better deking or passing. Hockey Ultimate Team is receiving an added layer of depth with HUT Synergy. On the individual level, players can earn additional badges which reward them with more customization options for their skater and arena. In EA Sports Hockey League, as a club progresses through the divisions and gains prestige, their arena will grow in size, providing successful franchises with a tangible sense of progression. This is an alternative for HUT players who would rather start with a stacked team than slowly gain quality skaters over a long period of time. Draft Champions is an extension of HUT, where players build a team in a 15-round draft from a pool of elite NHL players to compete for the Draft Championship. In Be a GM, players can even go as far as adjusting the ticket prices and guiding marketing campaigns for their own NHL franchise.Īll-new to the NHL series is Draft Champions, a carry-over from EA’s Madden 16. GMs can design their own team colors and logos, their own arenas and even relocate their franchises. The headlining features for NHL 17 have been revealed by EA, which include more customization options, new mechanics in Hockey Ultimate Team, and a World Cup of Hockey mode among other additions.Īcross all game modes, NHL 17 will feature increased team customization.
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