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PLAY NOW
Select PLAY NOW from the main menu to jump right into a game. Select from Play Now, Online
Versus Play, Battle for the Cup Now, and Winter Classic.
Play Now Drop directly into a match with your selected team in single player or
multiplayer matches.
Online Versus Play Head online to battle it out on the ice with other players.
Battle for the Cup Now Tell your story from game to game as you battle to take home the
biggest prize in hockey.
Winter Classic Drop into the Winter Classic mode.
HOCKEY ULTIMATE TEAM
Build, Collect, and Compete against others in HUT monthly seasons and playoffs. You can
play against your friends with legends and current superstars, and compete against other
user-made teams by downloading them with EAUHL 24/7.
Earn EA Pucks to buy new cards to keep upgrading your team. Buy packs of cards or bid in
the Auction House. Packs are also earned in-game with EA Pucks or purchased through
the store.
OTHER GAME MODES
BE A GM
Take on the role of a GM (general manager), coach, and player to run your favorite NHL
franchise for up to 25 seasons.
BE A PRO
Create your own player or take over the career of a real-life NHL or CHL™ player. Look for
pregame and situational tasks from your head coach. Remember, how you play determines the
amount of ice time you’ll receive. Once a shift is done, you may sim to your next one. You can
interrupt the sim at any time.
Can you become a legend? Only time will tell. Break a legend’s record and gain special rewards
to make your mark.
PERFORMANCE TRACKER
Go to the Performance Tracker screen for all your hockey cards, stats, and milestones related to
your career.
BE A LEGEND
Be the next legend in hockey. As the sport’s next superstar, earn every shift on the ice by
completing Coach Tasks. You can also experience the pursuit of greatness and legendary
moments in your playing career, shatter historic records, and cement yourself in NHL history.
PLAYOFF
Choose to take part in any type of post-season series from any professional hockey league
featured in NHL 13.
SEASON
Play through a complete season of any league in NHL 13 including the NHL, AHL, any of the
European leagues, and the CHL.
TOURNAMENT
Throw the world’s best teams into an 8- or 16-team EA SPORTS World Tournament, or choose to
take part in the Memorial Cup Tournament.
PRACTICE
Hone your skills and set individual goals to improve specific parts of your game. Train any team
to run custom rush and in-zone plays.
SHOOTOUT
Be the goalie or take him on head-to-head in a one-player format. You can also compete
against friends.
