AHL featured in Gretzky NHL 2006 video game
Published on September 30, 2005 under American Hockey League (AHL) News Release
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. ... The American Hockey League is proud to announce that as part of its three-year partnership with Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc., the AHL is featured prominently in the recently-released Gretzky⢠NHL® '06.
Gretzky NHL '06 is the first video game that allows users to play with American Hockey League players and teams. Thanks to exclusive licensing with the AHL, Gretzky NHL '06 allows users to bring the stars of tomorrow to the ice today, with a deep and detailed franchise mode featuring American Hockey League team and player names, as well as the ability to play games using any of the league's 27 teams.
Gretzky NHL '06 for the PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system is available in stores now. The independent Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) rates Gretzky NHL '06 "E 10+" for "Everyone 10 and older."
Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc. continues to redefine the entertainment lifestyle with its PlayStation® and PS one⢠game console, the PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system and the PSP⢠(PlayStation®Portable) system. The PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system is set to revolutionize the home entertainment market, offering the most compelling interactive content and the capability to be used as a network terminal in the coming broadband era. PSP is a new portable entertainment system that allows users to enjoy 3D games, with high-quality full-motion video, and high-fidelity stereo audio.
Recognized as the undisputed industry leader, Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc. markets the PlayStation family of products and develops, publishes, markets and distributes software for the PS one game console, the PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system and the PSP system for the North American market. Based in Foster City, Calif. Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc. serves as headquarters for all North American operations and is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.
In operation since 1936, the AHL continues to serve as the top development league for all 30 National Hockey League teams. More than 80 percent of NHL players in 2003-04 were AHL graduates, and in 2004-05, more than 7.1 million fans - an all-time league record - attended AHL games across North America. The American Hockey League's historic 70th season begins on Oct. 5.
American Hockey League Stories from September 30, 2005
- Rivermen Win Again - Peoria Rivermen
- Stars fall in exhibition match - Iowa Chops
- Stars Send Three to Idaho Steelheads - Iowa Chops
- Stars hold open house - Iowa Chops
- Aeros' pre-season game Saturday is sold out - Houston Aeros
- Iowa Stars Assigned Defenseman - Iowa Chops
- Ak-Sar-Ben Knights Release Five Players - Abbotsford Heat
- Kings Assign Hauser To Manchester - Manchester Monarchs
- Stars to hold open house - Iowa Chops
- Iowa Stars to Launch First Hockey Season with STARt-It-Up Celebration - Iowa Chops
- Phantoms announce addition to staff - Adirondack Phantoms
- Blues Assign Forward Colin Hemingway To Peoria - Peoria Rivermen
- John Bartlett selected as Marlies radio voice - Toronto Marlies
- Foster makes his mark on, off ice - Houston Aeros
- Papineau and Gervais assigned to Sound Tigers - Bridgeport Islanders
- Griffins reduce roster by seven - Grand Rapids Griffins
- Cleveland Barons play two exhibitions games - Cleveland Barons
- Bruins tickets on sale tomorrow - Providence Bruins
- Calgary assigns MacDonald to Omaha - Abbotsford Heat
- Rivermen partner with Midamerica National Bank - Peoria Rivermen
- AHL featured in Gretzky NHL 2006 video game - AHL
- Griffins celebrate 10th anniversary opening night - Grand Rapids Griffins
The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.
