The NHL 21 community is arguably one of the ficklest in the gaming realm. Well, on Thursday, Electronic Arts didn’t announce a major update to the game, but unveiled the new NHL reverse retro jerseys.
The Clapperton, who is EA Sports NHL’s community manager Tweeted some slick up-close images of the jerseys.
Reverse retro jerseys added to NHL 21
Here's a close up of each Reverse Retro jersey in #NHL21 pic.twitter.com/48Lmzhi8im
— Clappy (@TheClapperton) December 3, 2020
In early November the NHL unveiled the latest jersey’s to the general public. There was obviously mixed emotion with some organizations, but that comes with anything done in sports. The modern twist to throwback jerseys are now available at adidas.com, adidas.ca, NHLShop.com, NHLShop.ca and team stores. They will be available at additional retailers beginning Dec. 6. Fans outside North America can purchase them at NHLShop.com.
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After a delay in release, NHL 21 was dropped on October 16.
Some of the key new features of the game are as follows.
- Revamped Be a Pro mode – NHL players can experience what the athletes do on a daily basis, as well as build their background from the ground up.
- Additions of EASHL Club Finals and EASHL Practice.
- CHEL Ranked Seasons expanded to include NHL Threes, ONES, and EASHL Drop-In play.
Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin is the cover athlete of this years iteration of the game.
