Archive · 27 May 2025
Red Wings Partner with NHL for Esports and Learning Pilot Program
The Detroit Red Wings, along with other NHL teams, are teaming up with the NHL and NHLPA to create a program called 'Game On' for young people.
This program combines playing the EA SPORTS NHL 25 video game with learning important skills.
Kids aged 13-21 can join and play in tournaments, learn about teamwork, and even meet team players and mascots.
The goal is to help kids learn how to lead, communicate, and work together through fun, competitive gaming experiences.
The program will also have events in the spring and summer.
The program hopes to help students in multiple ways by building skills.
The Detroit Red Wings are participating in the 'Game On' esports initiative.
The program aims to enhance digital literacy, leadership, and collaboration skills in students.
It combines EA SPORTS NHL 25 gaming with life-skill building and community events.
The program will host student-oriented events and a national tournament.
PlayVS is the implementation partner and focuses on social connection and organized play.
- Who
- The Detroit Red Wings, Los Angeles Kings, and New Jersey Devils are partnering with the NHL and NHLPA.
- What
- A pilot program called Game On, integrating competitive esports with youth education and activity.
- When
- The program is in its pilot year, with team-sponsored events in spring and summer, and a national tournament from June 13-15.
- Where
- Various locations within the Detroit Red Wings' region and a national virtual tournament.
- Why
- To enhance digital literacy, leadership, and collaboration skills among students, creating a new generation of hockey fans.
- Program Name
- Game On: An NHL/NHLPA Scholastic Gaming Initiative
- Participating Teams
- Detroit Red Wings, Los Angeles Kings, New Jersey Devils
- Implementation Partner
- PlayVS
- Target Audience
- Students aged 13-21
- Focus
- Digital literacy, leadership, collaboration skills
- Tournament Platform
- Stadium (PlayVS)
- Game Title
- EA SPORTS NHL 25