This game is rated ESRB: Everyone 10+ for Mild Violence.
NHL 17 is a hockey simulation developed by EA Canada, released in 2016 for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. The game features several additions to the franchise, including two new modes: Draft Champions, which builds around constructing a roster through a draft format, and a World Cup of Hockey mode. On-ice gameplay incorporates revised goaltender behavior, a Net Battles system that introduces physical play around the crease on both offense and defense, and updated Collision Physics. The Hockey League mode receives expanded customization options, allowing teams to be shaped more extensively than in previous entries. The game also adds a wider range of goal celebrations. Across its suite of modes, NHL 17 emphasizes both competitive play and longer-term progression, offering options for players focused on quick matches as well as those engaged in ongoing league or career experiences.
