NHL 23 HUT Beginner's Guide: How to get started in Hockey Ultimate Team

Getting started in NHL 23 HUT is pretty simple but its good to know what exactly is out there, especially for beginners.

Because of this, we're going to put together a beginner's guide that will help you out and get you used to some of the new stuff.

So, what do you need to know and where should you start?

NHL 23 HUT Beginner's Guide

One of the first things you'll do when you get into NHL 23 HUT is open packs and there are several to choose from.

However, you'll need to choose wisely on which cards to keep and which ones to throw away. Of the first set, the Spotlight Choice Packs are our personal favorites.

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CHOICE PACKS: Choose which 84 OVR player will lead your NHL 23 team.

There are several options to choose from and depending on which edition you pre order, you should receive additional NHL 23 HUT items.

If you haven't placed a pre order, you still have a little bit of time and can use our link below to do so.

PRE ORDER NOW: Secure your copy of NHL 23 before it arrives

Single Player Challenges HUT 23

This is the area where several NHL 23 HUT players will want to spend their time. These challenges give you several chances to earn rewards.

Right now, the Training Camp challenge is what we're completing to earn all of the Training Camp packs which contain players and items.

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X-FACTOR REWARDS: Earn tons of NHL 23 HUT items with an X-Factor pre order.

Along with winning packs in NHL 23 HUT, you'll win coins as well. There are new challenges added each day, one of the most recent was the Power Up Icons Challenge.

Regardless of the challenges you complete, you'll need to earn all of the rewards you can to be competitive this year.

NHL 23 HUT Deep Dive

It might be good for an NHL 23 HUT beginner's to check out the Deep Dive that EA did earlier this week, this should give you a bit more information.

Within this video, you'll learn about the tiered rewards system and the new changes to HUT Rivals. Check out the video below:

With the new changes, players will have the chance to earn instantaneous rewards and weekly rewards, giving you a reason to actually play HUT Rivals.

Here are the new HUT Rivals events available:

  • HUT Rivals 3v3
  • HUT Rivals Burst
  • HUT Rivals International
  • HUT Rivals Sim
  • HUT Rivals Burst 3v3
  • HUT Rivals International 3v3
  • HUT Rivals Classic 3V3
  • HUT Rivals Arcade
  • HUT Rivals Burst Arcade
  • HUT Rivals International Sim

For beginners, this mode in 3v3 can really help you get a feel for NHL 23 HUT gameplay. Now, let's take a look at how to use the Auctions.

How to use the Auctions in NHL 23

The Auctions in NHL 23 is where you'll go to purchase the NHL 23 HUT cards that you want and haven't picked up in packs.

Navigating the Auctions in the game is pretty easy. All you'll need to do is navigate over to the Exchange area and then you can enter the Auction House.

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AUCTIONS: Filter the Auction House specifically to find the player your're looking for.

Within the same area is where you'll see the sets that you can complete to earn extra rewards in NHL 23 HUT as well.

At the moment, the Training Camp set is available to be completed. All you'll need to do is exchange your Training Camp collectibles to receive rewards.