EA has announced that NHL 14 will hit Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 on September 10th in North America and September 13th in Europe.
The game will be built on FIFA’s Player Impact Engine for enhanced collision physics and will use Fight Night’s Enforcer Engine for new third-person fights. According to EA, “this new technology delivers, for the first time in the NHL franchise, true size and strength differentiation between players, new jostling mechanics and much more to create the most authentic and electrifying experience yet.”
NHL 14 will also offer “improved acceleration, explosive first-strides, quicker pivots and enhanced lateral skating” via True Performance Skating as well as one-touch dekes using the left stick and a single button. The game will also offer a newly redone Be a Pro Career Mode, which will allow you to “truly live the life of an NHL player” including interacting with teammates, media interviews and more. According to EA, “each choice you make will affect your relationship with fans, teammates and management, influencing your skills and progression.
From: http://www.ign.com/articles/2013/04/15/nhl-14-release-date-announced