"We did have some of the women join us onsite [at the NHL 25 community day] and they were super excited to be part of it, kind of relaying the stories about them playing and now having their likeness represented in-game is definitely something that they're incredibly excited to see, as we are," EA NHL franchise senior producer Chris Haluke told Polygon. "It's definitely a step in the right direction for us too in terms of inclusiveness, authenticity, and just bringing that representation to life."
Schnur's serendipitous discovery of emerging artist Lola Young reflects a modern effort to curate diverse video game soundtracks that resonate with a wide audience.