NHL Slapshot is a hockey video game developed by EA Canada for the Nintendo Wii. Featuring Wayne Gretzky on the cover, the game allows players to experience ice hockey through motion controls and intuitive gameplay. Gretzky also acts as an in-game coach for newcomers, marking a notable return for the legendary player to video game covers after several years.
Wayne Gretzky is the game's cover athlete, and also serves as the in-game coach for beginners. This marked the first time that the EA Sports NHL series featured a retired ice hockey player on the cover as well as Wayne Gretzky's first appearance on a cover of a video game since 2006