You are also able to earn points towards Chel progression here, but I really see it as an impressive tutorial and practice rink for the online realm of Chel. Luck will only get you so far in these Eliminator modes, so it is best to take a moment, or several, to practice and fine-tune your skills within the Pro-Am mode where you can battle against stars from the present and past. Threes Eliminator will require teams to win three matches to be crowned victor and also attain special items. Attaining this glorified position will require players to be victorious across four rounds and each loss will place them back in the first round. Ones Eliminator has 81 players competing, the finalist being crowned victor of the seven kingdoms and awarded rare items. It is impressive to see the addition of a battle royale-like mode entering the hockey world in Ones and Threes Eliminator. The addition of over 900 new pieces of gear will also help each player stand apart on the ice as you perfectly capture your own unique style. Improvements have been made to the customization options as micro-transactions have now been removed for the gear that is acquired through hockey loot bags and is now entirely unlocked through gameplay and completing various challenges. We have the return of EASHL Clubs in NHL 20, a fan favourite team-mode where teams compete with one another online. It is no surprise that they have improved upon those features to slightly enrich the overall package, most likely making Chel the main focus of future releases. The World of Chel was first introduced to us last year in NHL 19 as a refreshing take on competitive multiplayer. Tighten your laces and sharpen your skates as it is time to get back on the ice and prove to the online Chel community that you are player who will do whatever it takes to be victorious.
NHL 20 will keep everyone entertained as we patiently wait for that first home game so we can sport our jerseys to school and work to show our support. The release of the yearly NHL iteration marks not only an exciting moment for gamers, but also for fans of hockey in general as it means the start of a new season is just around the corner.