Who is on the cover of NHL 13?

“The EA SPORTS NHL Franchise has had a rich tradition of outstanding cover athletes and quality games, and we feel privileged to introduce Claude Giroux as the face of NHL 13 as selected by the fans.

Who is on the cover of NHL 14?

For the first time since NHL ’97, a goalie will be the face of the EA SPORTS NHL franchise. And that goalie will be New Jersey Devils netminder Martin Brodeur, who defeated Sergei Bobrovsky to take the NHL 14 cover.

Who is on the cover of NHL 10?

Who is on the cover of NHL 16?

Jonathan Toews of the Chicago Blackhawks is the official cover athlete, marking his second appearance on an NHL cover, following NHL 11.

Who wears number 18 in the NHL?

18 – Denis Savard. Hall of Famer Denis Savard scored at least 100 points five times in his career.

Can anyone wear 99 in the NHL?

No, you cannot wear the number 99 in the NHL. The league officially retired the number on behalf of Wayne Gretzky in 2000.

Can you wear 0 in the NHL?

The NHL no longer permits the use of 0 or 00 as the League’s database cannot list players with such numbers, and in 2000 the League retired the number 99 for all member teams in honor of Wayne Gretzky.

Is 66 retired in the NHL?

No. 66 isn’t retired League-wide like No. 99 is for Wayne Gretzky. Two players have worn it since Lemieux retired from the NHL in 2006: Ho-Sang and Calgary Flames defenseman TJ Brodie in 2010-11.

Can NHL players wear 69?

Fun fact: Desjardins and forward Melvin Angelstad (two games with the Washington Capitals in 2003-04) are the only players in NHL history to wear No. 69.

Why did Gretzky pick 99?

It was with the Greyhounds that Gretzky first wore the number 99 on his jersey. He originally wanted to wear number 9—for his hockey hero Gordie Howe—but it was already being worn by teammate Brian Gualazzi. At coach Muzz MacPherson’s suggestion, Gretzky settled on 99.

What numbers can’t you wear in the NHL?

19, 25, 36, 41, 45, 50, 70, 72, 74 and 88 are all worn by at least one player at each position. Of course, 66, 69 and 99 are not worn by anybody. 80, 84 and 94 are the three numbers not worn by any player that would be available.

Why is there no number 69 in the NHL?

Why has Crosby never been on an NHL cover?

Crosby doesn’t seek attention and has a very private personal life, so it makes sense why he’s turned down EA Sports. He’s also very superstitious, so that could play into it as well. A video game cover is nice, but Crosby will take three Stanley Cup rings in real life any day.

Why do hockey jerseys have laces?

Sweaters have a loop of fabric sewn into the inside back, called a “fight strap” or “tie-down”, which must be secured to the player’s pants during a game, to prevent the sweater from being pulled over the player’s head in a fight.

Why do hockey players not pick up their sticks?

Not picking up a stick so you stay in position

Hockey is a rough contact sport so it is quite common for a player to lose his stick in the normal course of play. If a player accidentally drops his stick, he is allowed to go pick it up because it has not broken – he just dropped it!

Why do NHL teams wear dark jerseys at home?

The Home-white, Away-dark color scheme was the basis for the whiteout. Everyone in the arena, including the players, would wear white, and the effect was nothing short of dazzling. In 2003, the NHL switched the jersey scheme, so that the home teams started wearing their dark jerseys.

How many pairs of skates do NHL players go through?

So, how often do players in the NHL get new skates? It varies from player to player. Victor Hedman of the Tampa Bay Lightning says he uses a new pair of skates every ten games. Patrick Marleau of the San Jose Sharks said he used to get a new pair of skates four to five times a season.