Build up momentum with shots that generate bonus pressure on every save.

Fight through pressure by reducing pressure meter gain and fatigue lost on opposing shots and by increasing energy recovery when the puck leaves the offensive zone.

Absorb shots and limit rebound opportunities with an increase ability to acquire the puck on saves and jump on pucks quicker with faster cover speeds.

Unlocks additional windmill reactions and eliminates goalie reactions when hit from shots up high.

Effortlessly block passing lanes using stick or body to get a piece or intercept the puck clean with additional range and increased puck handling.

Unlocks enhanced pickup and interception range with additional skate and stick defensive deflections and interceptions

Lay devastating hip checks on players with improved hit power that punish opposing players with increased stamina loss and a slowing lingering effect after a big hit.

Perfectly lined up hip checks will cause the opposing player to lose their stick.

Distribute punishing shoulder checks on players with improved hit power that leave opposing players with increased stamina loss and a slowing effect after a big hit.

Perfectly lined up shoulder checks will cause the opposing player to lose their stick.

Slap shots create large rebounds and can cause the goalie to react when hit up high with increases to Slap Shot Accuracy and Power.

Create more opportunities for teammates off the draw with faster faceoff draw wins and allows skill based one-timers right off the faceoff.

Unlocks stronger tieup wins which box out opposing players.

Fight through the pain with reduced stamina penalties when body checked or while blocking shots and shrug off lingering slow effects from big hitters.

Unlocks enhanced shot blocking animations, resistant to dropping their stick and makes the player immune to minor injuries

Stretch post to post to make miraculous cross crease saves with increased speed and improved save accuracy while sliding. 

Unlocks additional windmill reactions on one-timer saves and eliminates reaction penalties on Perfect One Timers.



Protect the puck and drive the net with authority with increased strength, agility and balance. Surprise goalies with enhanced accuracy and power with One Handed Shots.

Unlocks enhanced protect puck animations with the ability to fight through stick contact even at extreme angles.

Disrupt and separate players from the puck with improved poke check accuracy, recovery and defensive skill stick speed.

Utilize catlike reflexes with increase Save Accuracy and Readiness when performing reflex saves and consecutive saves. 

Increased ability to see through screens and react to deflections.

Overpower opposing players with additional stick and arm strength and come out with the puck with increased speed and acceleration

Get your team going with body checks that generate additional pressure while also giving a temporary speed and acceleration boost after delivering a hit.

Keep on a roll with increased save accuracy and reaction time for each save made in a row. 

Bonus resets after letting in a goal.

Create chaos in front of the net by taking away the goalie's eyes influencing their readiness. Find and redirect the puck easier with increased accuracy on deflections and additional longer ranged animations.

Unlocks deflections with increased range

Spring your teammates by enhancing that pass receiver with a temporary boost of acceleration. 

Unlocks the ability for these players to perform automatic saucer passes. 

Outlast the opposing team by instantly recovering energy when you become exhausted. 

Must be recovered back to full to trigger again.

Feather saucer passes and make snappy passes in and out of vision with increased Pass Power and Accuracy. 

Unlocks the ability for these players to perform automatic saucer passes. 

Catch opposing players and goalies off guard with increased Backhand shot Power and Accuracy. 

Additionally Backhand Passes are as accurate and powerful as forehand passes

Become the ultimate threat with increased One T Shot Power and Accuracy. 

Allowed to be an additional Skill Based One Timer target when open.

Reverse the fortune on opposing players with stronger reverse hits. Fight through push checks with increased strength and balance.

Rally the team with every action by increasing team energy after every Shot Block, Body Check, or Shot on Net and fully restoring team stamina when accepting a fight.

Create separation using dekes with a temporary boost of speed when using a Deke to successfully get around a Defender. 

Successful Dekes can trigger larger panic reactions on opposing players.

Get shots off lightning quick with an extra fast shot release. Decrease goalies readiness on both snap shots and wrist shots.

Shake off opponents with explosive edge work with increased Acceleration and Agility while performing tight turns and sharp direction changes.

Turn on the jets and blow past opponents after hitting top speed with increased Speed and Acceleration.

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