NHL Arcade Returns Today in NHL 25

With the NHL season underway, NHL Arcade makes its return in NHL 25 as a limited-time event that will reappear throughout the World of Chel season schedule. This updated version offers World of Chel players a modernized 3-on-3 experience of the fast-paced, action-packed arcade classic, complete with over-the-top power-ups that elevate ice hockey to new extremes.

Set in the NHL Arcade Arena—a custom rink without glass, rules or stoppages—the game is a race to five goals or a sudden-death overtime showdown. With all players sharing the same OVR rating and size, power-ups become the ultimate game-changer. Starting today, World of Chel will showcase one of three Arcade mode variations in the weeks and months ahead, introducing fresh power-ups and stadium events to keep the action engaging and unpredictable.

NHL ARCADE

A modern take on a classic. Take control of any of the on-rink players, including the goalie. Release power-ups for the team by landing body checks or raining in shots on goal.

Featured Power-Ups:

• Supershot – An unblockable shot that clears a path to the net and knocks down the goalie, creating a mad scramble for the rebound
• Big Player – Become the ultimate defender by growing in size. Land mega checks that can knock opposing players clean out of the rink
• Freeze – Freeze an opponent and gain a brief player advantage. Frozen players can break out of the ice early by smashing buttons.  
• Banana – A trio of bananas create havoc with the opportunity to take down opposing skaters
• Super Speed – Strap on a pair of rockets and blast around the ice at blinding speeds
• Double Score – As the name suggests, get double the goals while this power-up is active
• Small Goalie – Shrink the opponent’s goalie to increase chances of scoring, but even tiny goalies can make heroic saves
• Big Goalie – Supersize your goalie for mega saves and stop Supershots! Just remember, big goalies have big “five holes” (between the legs opening).

NHL ARCADE+

This spiritual sequel features everything from NHL Arcade, plus four additional power-ups to add mayhem on the ice.

Featured Power-Ups:

• Lightning – Lightning strikes add a jolt of electricity to the game and can electrocute anyone – friend, foe or puck – taking them out for a short time
• Curse – A voodoo doll that drops a curse and reverses the controls
• TNT Puck – Turn the puck into an explosive game-changer, knocking down anyone caught in its blast radius
• Angry Mascot – Receive help from your club’s mascot and let them run wild, smashing anyone caught in their way

NHL FRENZY

NHL action that is literally out of this world. Compete in the hilarious NHL Arcade experience with otherworldly guests who bring a few new surprises.

Featured Power-Ups:

• Abduction Beam – An overhead UFO will blast down a tractor beam onto the ice and any player caught in the beam will be pulled out of play for a certain amount of time
• Laser Attack – An overhead UFO will send down laser beams that zap and split the ice leaving behind trails of fire that will take out any player passing through the area for a period of time

For additional details on NHL Arcade, make sure to read the latest blog. For those who may have missed it yesterday, the PWHL is set to launch in NHL 25 on December 5. All six teams—Boston Fleet, Minnesota Frost, Montréal Victoire, New York Sirens, Ottawa Charge, and Toronto Sceptres—will be available in Play Now, Online Versus, Shootout, and Season modes. PWHL uniforms will also be accessible in World of Chel, and players, logos, and uniforms can be incorporated into Hockey Ultimate Team (HUT). Additionally, the update will introduce The Walter Cup and leverage SAPIEN technology to deliver advanced body skeletons, creating a more authentic PWHL experience.