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.
