PK Subban will grace the cover of the latest edition of EA Sports’ popular hockey video game.
It was revealed during this year’s NHL Awards on Wednesday that the Nashville Predators defenseman received the nod to appear on the cover of NHL 19.
.@PKSubban1 will be gracing the cover of @EASPORTSNHL NHL 19! pic.twitter.com/VSKccgvUxm
— NHL on NBC (@NHLonNBCSports) June 21, 2018
Subban took the stage at the ceremony to talk about the honor and expressed thoughts that him being on the cover represents the “growth in the game and embracing of different personalities.”
Congratulations @PKSubban1 for landing the cover of @EASPORTSNHL 2019! Too bad he wasn’t allowed to give his classy thank you without interruption. pic.twitter.com/jHLmMSllO1
— Jim Chandler (@JimChandler1075) June 21, 2018
Subban has twice been named an All-Star and took home the Norris Trophy, awarded to the NHL’s top defense player, in 2013. In addition to being one of the league’s more talented (and controversial) players on the ice, he has shown immense talent away from it as well. During this year’s Stanley Cup playoffs, Subban provided commentary during NBC’s broadcast coverage. Subban is certainly a person worth marketing to promote the NHL, and EA Sports is doing just that.
