 "NHL 17" is an ice hockey simulation video game powered by the Ignite engine, created by Electronic Arts.It features game presentation in the style of the "NHL on NBC", with commentary being provided by Mike Emrick (play-by-play), Eddie Olczyk (color) and Ray Ferraro (ice-side reporter), with the network's score bug appearing on-screen as well.The game can be played on five different difficulties; "Rookie", the lowest, "Semi-Pro", "Pro", "All-Star", and "Superstar", the highest.