Some of my favorite co-op memories involve the Sega Genesis and games of NHL 95 with my buddy.  Sports games are a natural co-op occurence and most games will let you play locally with at least two players vs the AI.  Sure we've had a few games that have added a dedicated online co-op mode, but these modes so far haven't been persistent.  All of that looks to change with NHL 13's new mode called GM Connected.

Hockey is back! NHL 11 is upon us and EA's next entry into the series is a fully featured hockey simulation packed with new features. But what about the co-op? Last year there were slim pickins, did EA listen to our feedback and add in the much needed online mode? Read our review to find out.

The weather is getting colder, the trees are changing color, and baseball season is coming to an end. That can mean only one thing...HOCKEY! EA Sports is back with their latest NHL title, but does it live up to the expectations we have for its co-op mode?