Vladimir Tarasenko Revealed as Cover Athlete in EA Sports NHL 17 World Premiere Gameplay Trailer

The first Gameplay trailer for NHL 17 has been unveiled, revealing the game’s 2017 cover athlete for the first time. This year, Vladimir Tarasenko, forward with the St. Louis Blues is adorning the cover of the game, as chosen by fans. Over six million people voted on Twitter and the official NHL website to choose Tarasenko, who led the Blues in playoff scoring during the recent Stanley Cup Playoffs.

“It’s an incredible honor to represent my teammates and all the Blues fans around the world on the cover this year,” said Vladimir. “As a player, it’s a big deal to be fan selected for something like the Cover Vote, and I’m excited to be involved in the game this year.”