The champion of video game hockey is back! NHL^® 2K6 continues its legacy as the #1 rated** and now #1 selling** NHL game with more control, more emotion and more detail than ever before. ProControl^TM lets you take command of the offensive zone with tape-to-tape icon passing, behind the net plays and precision give-and-go attacks. Display your raw aggression to maximize the Enforcer System^TM and throw opponents off their game. Take in the awesome spectacle of NHL caliber goaltending, skating, checking and puck handling with the deeply enhanced animation system. Featuring all-new presentation elements, cut-scenes, and commentary from legendary broadcast team Bob Cole and Harry Neale, NHL^® 2K6 brings the ice to you.

• Xbox 360-Exclusive Features -

o Real-time ice degrades with lifelike detail, showing ruts, spray and reflections.
o Player Models are brought to life with improved animations, high-resolution detail and improved physics.
o New net physics bring glory to the cage with animation for every goal scored.
o A fully 3D crowd enhances the experience, bringing all the intensity of a true NHL game, including section-specific reactions, right to your living room.
o Arenas rendered top to bottom recreate your favorite NHL arena in impeccable detail.
o The most current rosters available let you enjoy your favorite teams with their latest big transaction players and hot new rookies.

• ProControl^TM action – Play like the pros with our revolutionary icon-based passing system. All-new combo passing and shooting controls let you queue up give-and-go attacks, tic-tac-toe passing, puck cycling, behind the net plays and more!
• On-The-Fly Coaching – Play your style of hockey at both ends of the ice by calling team strategy during the action. Crash the net, screen the goalie and pinch defensemen on offense. Then, counter the attack by clearing the crease, clearing the zone, or setting up a break out for an offensive rush.
• Enforcer System^TM - Throw opponents off their game by bringing out your checking line. Now, bigger and more aggressive players weigh into the outcome of a game as much as your leading goal scorers, as physical play will lower opponents' performance ratings.
• Maximum Goaltending^TM - Take matters into your own hands by swapping into the cage and utilizing your right analog stick to make quick, intuitive saves when it counts the most.
• PureMotion^TM Animations - Hundreds of new NHL-caliber animations to feast your eyes on, including spectacular saves in goal by Marty Turco.
• Franchise Perfection ¬– An unsurpassed franchise experience hinges a team's success on your ability to schedule workouts, scrimmages and manage team chemistry.
• Gold Standard Presentation – Immerse yourself in the impeccable presentation system with all-new commentary featuring Bob Cole and Harry Neale, broadcast standard overlays, innovative camera angles, new cut-scenes and more.
• The Online Experience - 2K Sports continues to lead the online gaming revolution as NHL^® 2K6 brings you seamless online play and the most comprehensive online feature set anywhere, including completely online stat tracking, buddy lists management, and online leagues.