NHL Esports: Competing at the Highest Level in Virtual Hockey
The National Hockey League has been a fan favorite since its inception in 1917. As the popularity of esports has grown in recent years, the NHL has been quick to join the crowded arena. The NHL in cooperation with the NHL Players’ Association, has created a groundbreaking esports league for NHL fans. NHL esports has quickly grown into one of the most competitive esports leagues in the world.
The NHL esports league consists of two exclusive online events: the NHL Esports Series and the NHL Pro-Am Events. In the NHL Esports Series, the best professional and amateur players from around the world compete for cash prizes and glory. This tournament takes place annually and is broadcast on major networks like NHL Network and ESPN. Meanwhile, the NHL Pro-Am Events give players the opportunity to compete against each other for cash prizes and to potentially move on to the NHL Esports Series.
The NHL esports games are played on the popular EA Sports NHL 20 platform. This platform allows gamers to experience NHL hockey like never before. Players can customize their team using real NHL team logos and logos, choose player ratings, and customize their arena with the same complexity of real NHL arenas. Moreover, the NHL 20 platform allows players to make real-time plays using intelligent Artificial Intelligence, as well as integrate popular NHL features such as the 3-on-3 overtime.
The NHL esports games have attracted some of the best professional esports gamers in the world, such as Team Liquid’s Thomas “Tank” LaRussa, New York Excelsior’s Josh “josh” Kim, and Paris Eternal’s Joon “Ozone” Kim. The level of play that can be seen in the NHL esports games is truly amazing, with some gamers making plays that would not look out of place in the actual NHL. And, with the best players competing in the NHL Esports Series, the level of competition is only increasing.
NHL esports is a great way for NHL fans to connect with their favorite teams and players, while also experiencing the excitement and competitiveness of professional esports. Whether you are a professional esports gamer or an amateur NHL fan, there is something for everyone in NHL esports. So, if you want to take your virtual hockey to the next level, be sure to check out the NHL Esports Series and the NHL Pro-Am Events.
