EA Sports NHL 17 will feature new ways to play your favorite modes, according to a new blog post.

[center][quote][left][i]"Take your EA SPORTS Hockey League team to the next level by progressing through ranks to unlock customization items and give your uniform a unique look, or use the all-new Arena Creator to build the home ice you’ve always wanted. Celebrate career defining Moments in Be a Pro and immerse yourself into the most exciting Hockey Ultimate Team ever with the introduction of team Synergy, completely changing the way you build and play your dream team."[/i][/left][/quote][/center]

There are several new additions to already popular modes which are detailed in the blog post:

• EASHL - New EASHL Player Rank System which allows you to earn badges and unlock new customization items.
• EASHL Arena Progression -  Start off in a community rink and grow your following and arena into an internationally renowned cathedral.
• Arena Creator - The new arena creator (which is an obvious addition given the above) will feature customization options from the ice surface, goal lights, scoreboards, and arena sounds.
• Team Editor - New editing tools for uniforms, logos, and more.
• Career Definining Moments - From things such as your first goal, first fight, etc. -- you can now look back on these moments in your Be a Pro and other modes to celebrate career milestones.
• HUT Synergy - The most played mode in NHL is introducing an all-new team building system which will challenge you to pair player strengths together to get perks for your roster across lineups.
• HUT Dynamic Sets - Collect sets to unlock rewards, including thematic sets, to constantly build and upgrade your team.
• ECHL - The ECHL is debuting this year with 27 teams, jerseys, and rosters all authentically reproduced.

What do you think of the improvements to the various modes in NHL 17?