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There might not be an NHL season this year thanks to another pro sports lockout, but that doesn't mean gamers can't have their fill of pro hockey. This year's hockey game, NHL 13, from EA sports is almost a complete reboot of the series, bringing what is perhaps the most realistic feeling hockey game to date. But can a simulation of the game create the thrill of it?

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.