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ECHL, Idaho Steelheads to be featured in NHL videogame

Idaho Steelheads goalie Philippe Desroslers stops the puck on a rebound shot by Allen American left wing Vincent Arseneau in Game 4 of the ECHL Western Conference quarterfinals April 22, 2016, at CenturyLink Arena in Boise.
Idaho Steelheads goalie Philippe Desroslers stops the puck on a rebound shot by Allen American left wing Vincent Arseneau in Game 4 of the ECHL Western Conference quarterfinals April 22, 2016, at CenturyLink Arena in Boise. Darin Oswald doswald@idahostatesman.com
BOISE

The league’s 27 hockey teams, including the Idaho Steelheads, will be available for play in the upcoming release of EA Sports NHL 17.

The game will include each club’s authentic home, road and third jerseys, and also feature ECHL players and rosters in conjunction with the Professional Hockey Players’ Association, allowing fans to play as some of their favorite young stars, following them throughout their career in the game as they progress to their American Hockey League and National Hockey League affiliates.

This story was originally published June 7, 2016 at 11:24 PM with the headline "ECHL, Idaho Steelheads to be featured in NHL videogame."

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