Content breakdown
✅
Generally safe
# EA SPORTS NHL 17 - Parent Guide
NHL 17 is a realistic hockey simulation rated for ages 10+, featuring standard sports action with no profanity, sexual content, or graphic violence. Your child can play solo or online against other players. The mild violence is typical of hockey (body checking, fighting), making it generally appropriate for most children in the target age range.
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Online Safety & Strangers
Mild
About the game
Available on
PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One
Age suitability
Ages 6–8
With parent (monitor online)
Ages 9–12
Yes (monitor online)
Ages 13+
Yes (monitor online)
Where to play
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Ratings based on ESRB classification, RAWG metadata, and editorial analysis. Updated March 2026.
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