The NHL SLAPSHOT Wayne Gretzky Challenge and you could meet the NHL SLAPSHOT cover athlete, Wayne Gretzky

Dubbed The Wayne Gretzky Challenge*, the contest will ask hockey fans to submit either a video or photo submission that showcases their passion for the sport of hockey for a chance to meet the Great One at the NHL SLAPSHOT launch event in September.

Participants will be asked to submit their videos and photos through the contest tab at http://www.facebook.com/EASPORTSNHL. The top 10 finalists, as chosen by the EA SPORTS NHL SLAPSHOT team, will have their submissions hosted on the EA SPORTS NHL Facebook page, with public votes determining the eventual winner.

Contest Schedule:
 
August 8 - Contest submissions open at http://www.facebook.com/EASPORTSNHL
August 19 - Contest submissions close
August 23 - 10 Finalists revealed
August 23 - Fan voting begins
August 26 - Winner announced

NHL SLAPSHOT introduces a revolutionary hockey stick accessory that allows players to shoot, pass and body check just like the pros. In addition to having his likeness on the front of all packaging, Gretzky will be available as a playable character in the game when NHL SLAPSHOT is available in retail stores on September 7, 2010.

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*NO PURCHASE NECESSARY
Void where prohibited.
Eligibility restrictions apply.

Contest starts August 8, 2010 and ends August 26, 2010.

Complete Contest rules can be found at: http://www.facebook.com/EASPORTSNHL