It is developed by Sports Interactive (SI Games) and published by Sega.
The game adds a number of features such as a fantasy draft and a new real-time 2D engine.
The game database includes about 45,000 players and staff, 3,000 teams, and 20 playable leagues to choose from worldwide, including the NHL, AHL, QMJHL, WHL, OHL, German DEL, SHL, and Finnish SM-liiga.
While the game was received well among the fans, Sports Interactive decided not to develop new games in the series, blaming high piracy rates.
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