In this edition, the changes affected mainly the technical layer of the product. The developers offered the players a completely new physics engine – NHL 12 Player Collision Physics which is responsible for the realization of collisions between the players during the game. Thanks to it, the clashes between players or violent body-checks present themselves similarly to reality. The players will also appreciate the Real Puck Physics tool changing the behavior of the puck on both the surface of the ice, as well as in the air.