There may not be an NHL season this year due to the collective bargaining agreement expiring that doesn’t mean we can’t live out our on ice fantasies with NHL 13. To celebrate the recent NHL draft electronic arts released several screenshots showcasing Indian action.

NHL 13 is not a mere upgrade includes new AI rules in the form of EA sports hockey IQ – a new AI system where computer-controlled teammates and players replicate the real clays used by the pros. Newton this year’s game is also a brand-new presentation style dubbed “team first presentation”. Team first looks to promote your favorite team, as selected when you first that the game, and can be fully customized by the player.

Check out several of the screenshots below and we’ll have more on NHL 13 as it approaches its September release.