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EA SPORTS NHL 21 Drops the Puck October 16; Hockey Legend Alex Ovechkin Revealed as Cover Athlete
All New Creative Gameplay Innovations Create Revolutionary Moments that Define the Future of the Sport; View the Official Reveal Trailer Here NHL® 21 Will
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[{"type":"text","content":"\nAll New Creative Gameplay Innovations Create Revolutionary Moments that Define the Future of the Sport; View the Official Reveal Trailer Here\n\n\nNHL® 21 Will Arrive on PlayStation® 4 and Xbox One with Longtime Fans Eligible for a Veteran Bonus\n\n REDWOOD CITY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--\nElectronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: EA) announced today that EA SPORTS™ NHL® 21 is coming to the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One on October 16 and unveiled a first look at Stanley Cup® winner Alex Ovechkin as the game’s cover athlete, for the second time. Ovechkin has been one of the most influential and impactful players in hockey and has become something of a muse for the development team, mapping the game’s innovation against the game-changing impact he has had on the sport. This iteration of the franchise brings to life a revamped Be A Pro experience, expanded creative gameplay, the new Hockey Ultimate Team (HUT) RUSH, and World of CHEL additions offering players the opportunity to create an Ovechkin-esque style and legacy.\nThis press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20200824005162/en/(Photo: Business Wire)\n\n“It’s a huge honor to be on the cover of NHL 21 for the second cover in my career,” said Alex Ovechkin. “More importantly, I’m glad I’m looking just as good on the cover this year as I did in 2007!!!”\n\n\nNHL 21 delivers a fresh feel to the franchise with an overhauled Be A Pro mode. The brand new Be A Pro experience enhances the game’s narrative and quality of life, giving players the chance to live the life of an NHL star, both on and off the ice. Impress the front office, go early on draft day, and chase greatness as players earn a spot on the first line, compete for the Stanley Cup, and become the league’s next best. Players can work their way from a chippy bottom six forward to a must-see superstar.\n\n\n“Our community has been asking for an invigorating Be A Pro experience that puts them in the same spotlight as their favorite NHL stars, like Alex Ovechkin,” said Sean Ramjagsingh, Executive Producer of NHL 21. “Ovechkin’s gameplay legacy, on and off the ice, is helping us to bring the next generation of EA SPORTS NHL gameplay to life with NHL 21.”\n\n\nGameplay in NHL 21 has also gotten smarter, faster and a whole lot flashier with innovative moves and massive improvements...