Video Gaming News - July 2004
San Rafael, CA (July 14, 2004) - ESPN Videogames today announced that
Martin St. Louis, Tampa Bay Lightning right wing and current NHL MVP, will be
ESPN NHL 2K5's cover athlete.
From ESPN Videogames:
A premier figure in the NHL, St. Louis helped lead the Tampa Bay Lightning to
the 2003-04 Stanley Cup, and was the recipient of the Art Ross Memorial Trophy
recognizing him as the league leader in scoring. As only the eighth player ever
to win the MVP, Art Ross Trophy, and Stanley Cup in a single season, St. Louis
has cemented his place in NHL history.
"Martin St. Louis is the epitome of a great NHL player, exuding unmatched
talent, confidence, and an intense passion for the game," states Greg Thomas,
president of Visual Concepts - makers of ESPN Videogames. "St. Louis has worked
hard to achieve success in hockey, much like what ESPN Videogames has done in
the video game world. His skills on the ice make him the perfect representative
for ESPN NHL 2K5."
Added St. Louis, "Becoming a part of ESPN NHL 2K5 rounds out an incredible year.
It's an honor to be chosen as the cover athlete of the number-one rated hockey
game. Working on ESPN NHL 2K5 gives me the opportunity to reach fans in an
entirely new way."
ESPN NHL 2K5 brings puck fans the most competitive and compelling hockey
gameplay ever experienced. Seamless visuals, enhanced ESPN presentation, and
innovative game features infuse ESPN NHL 2K5.
Available for both PlayStation(r)2 computer entertainment system and Xbox)
videogame system from Microsoft, ESPN NHL 2K5 and all other ESPN Videogames
titles are produced by Visual Concepts-Sega's sports studio.
For more information on ESPN NHL 2K5 and other ESPN Videogames titles, log on
to:
www.espnvideogames.com.
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