Electronic Arts Incannounced today that 3 on 3 NHL? Arcade - an all-new downloadable experience from EA SPORTS Freestyle? - is in development at EA Canada by the team that produced the critically acclaimed NHL 093 on 3 NHL Arcade is a no rules, fast paced, hockey experience that gamers of all types can enjoyThis fresh take on the NHL Hockey franchise will be available as a download in February 2009 on Xbox LIVE Arcade and the Playstation Network for 800 MS Points and $9.99, respectively

"Available through a simple digital download, 3 on 3 NHL Arcade is perfect for sports fans who want to experience the thrill of NHL hockey at a great value without worrying about the rules of the sport," said Dave McCarthy, vice president, EA SPORTS"Accessibility is really importantWe have worked to make sure that come February, 3 on 3 NHL Arcade is a lot of fun for players of all skill levels."

With fast paced action, crushing hits and loads of room to experiment, 3 on 3 NHL Arcade will have gamers from all walks of life excited about hockeyWith no rules to hinder the action, deliver devastating checks that send your opponent over the boards and watch as he has to skate back onto the iceIf the goalie comes out of his crease to play the puck, check himExaggerated player-looks take center stage with 40 of the top NHL stars, representing every team, skating around the miniature rinkWith game-changing power-ups falling on the ice throughout each session, serious is not the name of this gameFly down the ice with a super-speed skater, and beat a giant sprawling goalie with a trick move for that highlight reel finish

With two control schemes to choose from, players can pick between button controls that allow gamers of all skill levels to pass, shoot, hit and break out the all-new trick moves with ease, or the more advanced Skill Stick controls from NHL 093 on 3 NHL Arcade also brings the online experience players have come to expect from EA SPORTSIn addition to standard ranked matches, 3 on 3 NHL Arcade allows the ability for three players on one console to play three other players on another console anywhere in the world