HUT

Hockey Ultimate Team

From HUT Wildcard to a single XP progression system, NHL 25 brings all-new ways to build your dream roster.

NHL 25 HUT Video

In-game menu shot of a roster in NHL 25 HUT Wildcard Mode, with Mark Jankowski in focus.

HUT Wildcard

HUT is about to get WILD! The all-new Wildcard Mode implements unique rulesets per competition cycle — like different salary cap systems, having a specific number of players from a particular team or nation, and more — keeping players on their toes and ready to adapt with each and every cycle.

In-game shot from NHL 25 HUT's Wildcard Mode, showing XP season progression and player rewards.

HUT XP Progression System

All XP earned in Squad Battles, Rivals, and Wild Card are combined into a single progression path, meaning that every HUT mode rewards you the same, no matter where you play. Plus, you'll now receive those rewards instantly when you reach new levels.

In-game screen from HUT's Wildcard mode showing offense player items in the new tiering system.

Reworked Card Tiering

NHL 25 features a completely reworked card tiering system and player grades:

74 OVR and below are now Bronze

79-75 OVR are now Silver

80+ OVR are now Gold

In-game shot from NHL 25's HUT Wildcard mode, showing a red X-Factor card alongside player items on a dark background.

X-Factor Series

X-Factor cards are back for NHL 25, some with a discounted AP cost for their abilities. New X-Factor cards will be released throughout the year, so keep an eye out for more.

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In-game shot from HUT's Wildcard mode, showing player items for the Hughes brothers (Quinn, Jack, and Luke).

Day 1 XP Progression Path

Begin the Day 1 XP Progression Path to acquire 5 different XP Season 1 players that can be upgraded to a max of 85 OVR.

Features

Screenshot of Utah Hockey Club Right Winger Clayton Keller in NHL 25, holding a hockey stick and ready to compete.
Image showing the NHL 25 logo in white and the EA SPORTS World of Chel (WOC) logo on a blue background.
Image featuring in-game content from NHL 25's Arcade Mode with the NHL Arcade, NHL Arcade Plus, and NHL Frenzy logos in the foreground.

ICE-Q

Built on an all-new logic-driven animation system, ICE-Q responds to contextual events on the ice with unprecedented authenticity and is the foundation of Chel’s gameplay overhaul.

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Presentation

The all-new Grudge Match System keeps track of the competitive history between teams and the introduction of SAPIEN Technology to the NHL franchise takes character likenesses to a whole other level.

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Franchise Mode

Franchise Mode gets a revamp in NHL 25. Starting with the Franchise hub, streamlined navigation gives players access to new, relevant, and easy-to-digest information. We’ll reveal more Franchise updates in the coming months.

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WOC Live Events

Get ready for all new ways to play through an expanded World of Chel Live Event schedule. We’ll keep you up to date with all the details closer to launch.

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EA SPORTS NHL Arcade

Arcade mode returns to the NHL franchise for the first time since 2017, bringing a fun, high-energy way to play NHL 25.

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