There are a few reassuring signals/moments that help remind people that NHL hockey is just around the corner with each passing season. Training camp, the preseason, and even the end of August all serve as encouraging reminders.
But for the fans that still play video games on a regular basis, the annual edition of EA Sports’ NHL franchise is probably the most enticing signal.
For a college student like myself, the yearly NHL video game helps keep me entertained between the beginning of school and the beginning of the actual regular season. It’s a great way to get people into your room and also relieve stress whenever you and your opponent feel the need to knock the snot out of each other (in the game, of course).