The Big Quiz On EA NHL Games

"NHL 09" included an All-Star team called the "Centennial Canadiens" to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Montreal Canadiens. This suggests that the team being celebrated is the Montreal Canadiens, as they are the only team mentioned in the question. The other options, New York Islanders, Anaheim Ducks, and Washington Capitals, are not relevant to the question and do not have any connection to a 100th anniversary celebration.

Post-Whistle Action is the correct answer because it specifically mentions the new feature in "NHL 10" that allows players to pick fights after the ref blows the whistle. This feature adds an element of realism and intensity to the gameplay, as players can engage in physical altercations even after the play has stopped. It enhances the overall experience for players who enjoy the aggressive and competitive nature of ice hockey.

The correct answer is 20th. The question asks about the anniversary that EA's "NHL 11" celebrates in the series. Since "NHL 11" is a specific game in the series, it can be inferred that it is not the first game in the series. Therefore, options like 5th and 8th can be eliminated. The correct answer is 20th, indicating that "NHL 11" celebrates the 20th anniversary of the series.

EA's "NHL 07" was the first release in the "NHL" series to include the PSP platform.

Eric Staal is the correct answer because he was the center for the Carolina Hurricanes during the time when "NHL 08" was released. Being featured on the cover of a video game is often a recognition given to popular and successful players, and Staal's performance and popularity at the time made him a suitable choice for the cover.

"NHL 09" is a video game developed by EA. The correct answer is Sep-08, which stands for September 2008. This indicates that the game was released in September of the year 2008.

Dion Phaneuf was featured on the North American release of "NHL 09" as a Calgary Flames defenseman.

Patrick Kane was the cover athlete and official spokesman for "NHL 10" because he was a right winger for the Chicago Blackhawks at the time. He was a highly skilled and popular player in the NHL, making him a suitable choice for the cover and spokesperson role for the video game.

EA released the "NHL 10" soundtrack in the form of an Imix on iTunes. This means that the soundtrack was made available for purchase and download on the iTunes platform, allowing users to create their own customized playlists using the songs from the soundtrack. This digital format provided convenience and accessibility for fans of the game to enjoy the music on their preferred devices.

Mark Streit is the correct answer because he is a Swiss-born professional ice hockey player who played for the New York Islanders. He appeared on the covers of the Swiss release of "NHL 09", "NHL 10", and "NHL 11".

EA released the first "NHL" game, entitled simply "NHL Hockey," in 1991.

NHL 07 was the first release of EA's "NHL" game for the X360 platform. This implies that prior to NHL 07, there were no previous versions of the game specifically designed for the X360 platform.

"The Walking Wounded" is the correct answer because it is a song by rock band Bayside that is featured on the "NHL 08" soundtrack.

The tagline "Good Old Hockey" was used for EA's NHL 10 game.

In "NHL 06" and onward, the "World Cup of Hockey" was renamed as "EA Sports' World Tournament".