NHL 25 - NHL HUT Draft Event

Hey NHL 25 players. We’ve got something exciting lined up, and if you’ve been with us for a while, you might remember it. We’re bringing back the ability to earn rewards for next year’s game early. That’s right, during the NHL Draft 25 event (which is now live), you’ll be able to complete special objectives in NHL 25 and unlock rewards in NHL 26. It’s been a while since we offered this kind of cross-season content, and we know a lot of you have been hoping for its return.

This limited-time event runs from June 20th through July 4th. It’s a great opportunity to step into the future of hockey by playing with this year’s top draft prospects, completing objectives, and unlocking rewards designed to give you a head start once NHL 26 launches.

How to Earn NHL 26 Rewards

NHL 26 Jump Start Objectives are now live within NHL 25, giving you a chance to earn rewards for both games simultaneously. Here’s what you can expect:

Objective 1: Open a Pack

Reward:

• 2x NHL Draft 25 Collectibles (untradeable)
• NHL 26 2025 Calder Finalists Choice Pack (untradeable)

Objective 2: Complete 3 Games in Rivals, Squad Battles, or Champs using any NHL Draft Event Player Item

Reward:

• 3x NHL Draft 25 Collectibles (untradeable)
• NHL 26 Jump Start Pack (untradeable)

Objective 3: Complete 10 Games in Rivals, Squad Battles, or Champs using any NHL Draft Event Player Item

Reward:

• 5x NHL Draft 25 Collectibles (untradeable)
• NHL 26 Jump Start Pack (untradeable)

Week 1 Featured Prospects

These are the standout draftees available this week to help you complete your objectives and earn rewards for NHL 26.

Featured Event Items (96 OVR)

The top-tier prospects of the week, featured as high-impact Featured Items:

• Matthew Schaefer (D) — Erie Otters
• Michael Misa (F) — Saginaw Spirit
• James Hagens (F) — USA WJC
• Porter Martone (F) — Brampton Steelheads
• Victor Eklund (F) — Djurgårdens IF

Event Base Items

Additional future stars available through Draft Base items, each can be used to complete objectives:

• Brady Martin (F) — Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds — 95 OVR
• Carter Bear (F) — Everett Silvertips — 95 OVR
• Benjamin Kindel (F) — Calgary Hitmen — 94 OVR
• Cole Reschny (F) — Victoria Royals — 94 OVR
• Malcolm Spence (F) — Erie Otters — 93 OVR
• Cameron Reid (D) — Kitchener Rangers — 93 OVR
• Blake Fiddler (D) — Edmonton Oil Kings — 93 OVR
• Joshua Ravensbergen (G) — Prince George Cougars — 92 OVR
• Nathan Behm (F) — Kamloops Blazers — 92 OVR
• Luca Romano (F) — Kitchener Rangers — 91 OVR
• Peyton Kettles (D) — Swift Current Broncos — 91 OVR
• Philippe Veilleux (F) — Val-d'Or Foreurs — 91 OVR

Don’t Miss Out

The NHL Draft Event is more than just a celebration of the league’s next generation,  it’s your first chance to make progress toward NHL 26. Whether you’ve been grinding all year or stepping back in for the summer, now’s the perfect time to jump into NHL 25 and earn rewards that carry forward into the next game.

From June 20th through July 4th, complete objectives featuring this year’s top prospects and take an early step toward building your NHL 26 team.

It’s a great time to get back on the ice, we’ll see you out there.

WHEN AND HOW TO REDEEM CARRYOVER REWARDS IN EA SPORTS NHL 26. 

Carryover rewards earned in EA SPORTS NHL 25 HUT will be available at worldwide launch of NHL 26. All carryover rewards earned will need to be redeemed within one month by logging in to HUT in NHL 26 using the same EA Account used to earn the rewards in NHL 25. Players who earn carryover rewards but do not log in to their new HUT within one month of NHL 26’s launch will not receive their carryover rewards.