NHL 2005

EA SPORTS lights it up in the 13th season of world championship hockey with EA SPORTS NHL 2005. Delivering top shelf gameplay that captures the speed; finesse; and hard-hitting action of pro hockey; NHL 2005 challenges gamers of all skill levels to lace up their skates and create open ice.

New EA SPORTS Open Ice Control allows players to execute offensive plays such as Give-and-Gos and breakaway passes or call for a defensive double team with the touch of a button. A completely overhauled skating engine captures both the explosive speed of offensive skating and the surgical precision of backwards defensive movement.

EA SPORTS Dynasty Mode™ goes even deeper with a new; easier to navigate interface; and more interactive GMowner relationships; including a deep new e-mail system.

NHL 2005 also delivers all the action of the World Cup of Hockey; with International Teams and venues from North America and Europe. In addition to all 30 NHL team