EA Sports has agreed a partnership with Helsinki Jokerit rythanks to which the official Jokerit shirts are available in NHL 23 through theno update. The official shirts of the Jokers per the 22-23 season will be added to NHL 23 EASHL and Hockey Ultimate Team game modes.
In the EASHL mode players can create their own character and join a team as a skater or goalkeeper. In the HUT game mode players can build your own team from current or former licensed professional players. The last time the Jokerit was part of the NHL game series was in NHL 14published in 2013. Here is the statement from Jason Nikkinen, Sr. International Marketing Manager of EA SPORTS:
Jokerit is still one of the biggest European hockey brands. It’s great to offer youth players and the entire supporter community this chance to represent their team in EA SPORTS NHL 23.
Below is an overview via the PlayStation page:
Bring together the world’s best players in one roster with the introduction of mixed men’s and women’s teams in HUT. The arrival of cross-platform matchmaking for WOC players on same-generation platforms in November 2022 will offer higher player counts, shorter wait times and more teams to play against. Plus, now you can also make other spectacular plays with over 500 new Last Chance Puck Movement gameplay animations, which allow you to control the flow of actions after contact, making passes after stumbling or trying desperate shots. Improved strategy systems allow you to easily plan and hone your playmaking skills. Gather your friends and get ready for the most dynamic, connected and graphically rich version of Chel yet.
NHL 23 is available on PlayStation 5 e Xbox Series X|Sas well as up PlayStation 4 e Xbox One.
