NHL 16 Release: 9 Important Details

New NHL 16 Features

What's new in NHL 16? Here is a look at some of the biggest NHL 16 features that EA announced already. The most well-known is EA Sports Hockey League or EASHL. This online team mode was the focus of the NHL 16 beta and it requires players invest time to build skill and to play as a team.

Other upgrades include the 6 v. 6 Online Team Play and Online Couch Co-op. With the online team play option you can control all players, including the goalie. With Online Couch Co-op you can play with friends locally to practice ahead of an online match.

The videos above walk through the new Be a GM features and Be a Pro features. After that close look and a EASHL walkthrough you'll get a look at the new control options that will help you be a better player.

EA includes tips on the ice that will help you learn how to play NHL 16 if you re new and help with tougher tasks if you are a veteran player. There are also new NHL 16 player customization options and improved arenas and presentation in NHL 16.