NHL 13 Demo Available Today for PS3 & Xbox 360

Hockey fans, unite!  EA SPORTS has officially released the NHL 13 demo today for both the Xbox 360 and Playstation 3 featuring the LA Kings & New Jersey Devils.

The demo weighs in at about 1.3GB, and you can queue it up on your Xbox 360 right now.  The Playstation 3 version should be arriving by 3PM Eastern today.

 Featuring the biggest innovation for the franchise in six years, NHL®13 accurately captures the speed, creativity, and strategy of today’s NHL with revolutionary True Performance Skating. Sync up with friends with the real-world of hockey in GM Connected, the first-ever online multiplayer dynasty mode with cooperative and Online Team Play, or relive the greatest moments from today’s NHL in NHL Moments Live. With core gameplay innovation, connected experiences, and the deepest feature set ever, NHL®13 is the definitive hockey experience.

You’re able to participate in a traditional game between the two teams where the score is randomized for the third period.  Along with the traditional game, you can also choose to practice 1 -on-1 with the goalie to perfect your moves.  With the emphasis on speed and control, it’s worth practicing against the goalie for a bit.

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