In NHL Hitz 20-03 , you're part of the NHL with its same three-on-three style from Hitz 2002 . The game features larger rinks, bigger crowds, a referee, and animated coaches. All 30 teams are represented with motion-capture animation, allowing you to build your own players using the Create-Player option. The Season mode now includes trades, stat tracking, and player awards.
Play against up to three other opponents in exhibition mode, or play through a standard NHL schedule with Season mode. You can also choose a shorter season or play specific hockey-related minigames like keep-away. In Franchise mode, you create your team, name your players, and compete against other teams to earn experience points. Use these points to upgrade your players in categories such as toughness, speed, passing, and agility.