Built with more input from our fans than ever before, NHL 16 steps onto the ice to deliver ways to compete as a team, new features across the most played single-player modes, gameplay innovation at every position on the ice and an unrivalled game day atmosphere.

Hockey is a sport that comes to life in a competitive team-based gameplay experience. Whether it’s through speed, skill, or physicality, every player makes an impact on the ice no matter what position they play or their role on the team. So grab some friends and jump into either 6 v. 6 Online Team Play, Online Couch Co-op, or the reimagined EA SPORTS Hockey League and prove that great individuals can’t beat a great team.

Whether you’re an armchair GM, want to live out your NHL pro fantasy, or build your ultimate dream team, NHL 16 will deliver a single-player game mode for every type of hockey fan - each with new features that you’ve never seen in EA SPORTS NHL.

Whether you play as a forward, defenseman or goalie, NHL 16 delivers a balanced gameplay experience that makes every position on the ice meaningful to team success. With gameplay innovation on offense and defense, players have new tools to not only score goals, but to prevent them as well. 

Finally, NHL 16 brings the game to life with distinct arena atmospheres, the most realistic players yet, and a story-driven commentary package to pull you into the energy of the game like never before.

NEW WAYS TO COMPETE AS A TEAM:

• The New EASHL – Sharpen those skates and grab your buddies because the EA SPORTS Hockey League is back! This fan-favorite online team mode has been reimagined and lets you choose specialized player classes to deliver a balanced competitive experience on the ice. Player skill and your ability to play as a team will now be the determining factor in who wins and loses hockey games.
• 6 v. 6 Online Team Play – Play online with up to twelve skaters including user controlled goalies. Using real-world NHL rosters you can compete in ranked drop-in games against players from around the world or invite your friends to a private OTP session before you step into EA SPORTS Hockey League.
• Online Couch Co-op – The perfect way to play when you and your friends want to jump on the couch, join forces and play some drop-in hockey online. It’s the best place to practice your team play skills before playing OTP or EASHL.  

A WAY TO PLAY FOR EVERY HOCKEY FAN:

• Be a GM: Player Morale – Being a GM is about more than just getting the best players, it’s about getting the right players to play well together. Each player on your NHL and AHL team has a different personality that you will have to manage. Deal with trade demands, teammate relationships, and much more by calling team meetings or adjusting your roster to directly affect your team’s on-ice performance.  
• Be a Pro: Shape Your Legacy – The way you play dictates the type of player you will become in an all-new Be a Pro progression system. On-ice actions directly influence attributes earned, ensuring that your Pro will reflect the way you play. Sim to your next shift and the ability to work your way up from CHL rookie to an NHL Superstar also make a return in NHL 16.
• Hockey Ultimate Team: Single Player Seasons – The most played mode in the NHL series gets even better. Improved player management and the introduction of HUT Single Player Seasons gives you another way to hone your skills before jumping online with HUT Online Seasons or challenging your friends with the Play a Friend feature.
• Visual On-Ice Training – Whether you’re new to the NHL series and looking for pointers or are a grizzled veteran trying to perfect your game, this new training tool will help sharpen your offensive and defensive skills no matter your talent level.  Visual aids project shooting targets, passing lanes, open teammates, and more.    

COMPLETE CONTROL FROM EVERY POSITION:

• Precision Skating – Utilize a new skating tool that allows you to make refined movements with your skater in any situation. On defense quickly jump into passing lanes and intercept the puck, or walk the blueline on the power play and open yourself up for that one-timer in the offensive zone.
• Seamless Puck Pickups – The ability to quickly control a pass or corral a loose puck can be the difference between generating a scoring chance and getting leveled. New puck pickups result in smoother transitions when receiving the puck no matter what your position, giving you more time and control to make your next move.  

UNRIVALLED GAME DAY AUTHENTICIY:

• Distinct Team Arena Atmosphere – Best in class arena authenticity gets even better with the inclusion of authentic arena effects and props including team specific celebrations, mascots, chants, and even signature props like the Lighthouse at the Xcel Energy Center in Minnesota.
• Story Driven Commentary – Doc Emrick, Eddie Olczyk, and Ray Ferraro are back and now call the game with even more emotion.  Hear Doc’s voice rise and fall with the action on the ice and get analysis from Eddie & Ray on the peaks and valleys of a NHL season.  An expanded NBC SPORTS broadcast package and new pre-game intros brings the drama to life in more ways than ever before.
• Superstar Authenticity - Enhanced facial features and new equipment details synonymous with the league’s top players adds another layer of player authenticity. Use these new equipment elements to customize your own created character giving them a unique look, from custom stick tape, colored skate laces, tinted visors, and more.         
• Playoff Beards – One of the oldest and most iconic traditions in hockey has arrived. With accurate representations of beard patterns, length, thickness, and growth rates for individual players, the road to the Stanley Cup just got hairier.      

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About the Xbox One Console

It’s more fun on Xbox One.

Welcome to a new generation of games and entertainment. Where games push the boundaries of realism. And television obeys your every command. Where listening to music while playing a game is a snap. And you can jump from TV to movies to music to a game in an instant. Where your experience is custom tailored to you. And the entertainment you love is all in one place. Welcome to the all-in-one, Xbox One.

The best games.

Xbox One was built by gamers, for gamers. With the best exclusive titles and all the biggest blockbusters you want to play, Xbox One takes gaming to a whole new level. Stunning realism. Advanced AI that adapts to the way you play. And a new generation of multiplayer that is both smarter and faster. Xbox One is simply the best gaming console we’ve ever made.

Xbox One is the only place to play the best exclusives and all the biggest blockbusters of the year.

Xbox One was built by gamers, for gamers. The perfect balance of power and performance, Xbox One takes gaming to a whole new level. Stunning realism. Advanced AI that adapts to the way you play. And a new generation of multiplayer that is both smarter and faster.

The most advanced multiplayer.

Powered by over 300,000 servers, with millions of players around the world, and more than a decade of multiplayer experience, Xbox Live is the proven place to play the best exclusive titles and all the biggest blockbusters. And now, everyone is invited to experience smarter matchmaking, less waiting, and better performance with Xbox Live on Xbox One. You can even record and share your moments of glory, or live broadcast your gameplay with Twitch.

Play on one of the world’s largest cloud infrastructures dedicated to multiplayer games.

With millions of players around the world, and more than a decade of multiplayer experience, Xbox Live is the proven place to play. And now, everyone is invited to experience smarter matchmaking, less waiting, and better performance with Xbox Live on Xbox One. You can even upload your best game moments or broadcast your gameplay live.

Games plus entertainment.

With the best games, TV, movies, music and sports all in one place, you don’t have to compromise. Snap a game, live TV, or apps like Skype and YouTube side-by-side, and quickly switch from one to another. And use Bing search to find the entertainment you are looking for on your console, in an app, or on the web.

Breakthrough technology that keeps getting better.

Xbox One is designed to start ahead and always stay ahead. Experience cloud-powered performance and intelligence on Xbox Live. Get instant recognition and enhanced voice control with our 1080p HD Kinect Sensor. And with our industry-leading controller with immersive Impulse Triggers, nothing will hold you or your games back.

Never miss a moment.

With the best games, TV, movies, music and sports all in one place, you don’t have to compromise. Switch instantly from one experience to another, or snap a game, live TV, or apps like Skype and Youtube side-by-side. Get multiplayer invites while you watch TV, so you never miss out. It's all the entertainment you love. All in one place.

All your favorite apps on Xbox.

Get access to popular apps on Xbox One, including all your favorites, like Netflix, Hulu Plus, Twitch, Crackle, Amazon Instant Video, Machinima, and more! On Xbox One, you can do two things at once by snapping a game, live TV, Skype, a movie or apps side-by-side, and switch instantly from one to the next with the sound of your voice (Only with Kinect™).

What is included with your Xbox One?

• Xbox One console
• Power supply
• Power cord
• Wireless controller
• Two AA batteries
• Chat headset
• One HDMI cable
• User manual