2015-08-13
Electronic Arts

Whether your thing is going bar down from the slot, shutting down the opponent’s star player, or making that huge save in the dying seconds, how you play in NHL16’s Be A Pro determines the player you’ll become.

Your career begins by creating your customised pro, and choosing the position and player-type you prefer. From there, it’s time to decide your path to the show. Prove yourself in the junior ranks to earn a high draft position, or head straight to the pros and battle for your spot in the NHL.

Be A Pro’s revamped player progression system puts the future in your hands, allowing your on-ice style to directly influence the type of player you’ll grow into. If you want to develop into a skill player like Claude Giroux or Tyler Seguin, then focus on finesse and stick handling to evolve in those areas. Prefer the physical side of the sport? Playing the body and battling in the dirty areas of the ice will progress your player in a much different way. NHL16 gives you the control to shape your legacy how you see fit, and the ability to sim directly to your next shift means you’ll never need to take a break from the action again.

Your player’s development doesn’t end on the ice, either. All-new off-ice training helps take your progression to the next level, allowing you to manage your weekly workout time and ensure you’re always building your player’s skillset to stay at the top of your game.

To help you perfect your skills, we’ve introduced all-new Visual On-Ice Training. Visual aids project shooting targets, passing lanes, open teammates, and more. Whether you’re new to the NHL series, or a grizzled vet of the game, this adaptive training tool will help players of all skill levels. No matter what type of player you are, and which career path you choose, the end goal is always the same, and that’s to lift the Stanley Cup. How you achieve that – and how you’re remembered along the way – is up to you.

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