"It is such a tremendous honor to be the first woman on the cover of the EA SPORTS NHL franchise,"
Nurse said in a press release.
"Hockey is really for everybody and I'm excited that NHL 23 is celebrating the diversity and inclusivity of the sport. I hope that the increased representation of women in such a prominent game will inspire young girls everywhere to know that there is a place for them in hockey."
"As someone who has played EA SPORTS NHL since I was kid, it is a dream come true to be on the cover this year with Sarah," Zegras said in the same press release. "I can't wait to play this year's version with my friends and teammates, and I am equally excited to see fans unleash my Michigan flip pass, which the team at EA SPORTS has managed to get into the game."
Zegras had 61 points (23 goals, 38 assists) in 75 games last season and was named a finalist for the Calder Trophy as NHL rookie of the year.
His two lacrosse style goals made him a viral sensation during the season.
Nurse helped Canada win the gold medal in the 2022 Beijing Olympics. She set records for most assists (13) and points (18) at a single Olympics.
NHL 23 is set to be released Oct. 14.
