Gretzky NHL 2006 for PlayStation 2 retakes the virtual ice with popular gameplay options including Practice Mode, Exhibition Mode, and Online Mode with 64-team tournaments. Additionally, an overhauled Franchise Mode lets gamers run the show as owners of NHL and AHL teams, while an expanded Rivalry Mode tracks and records statistics from head-to-head battles over the lifetime of the rivalry. For gamers who want to get in the game, EyeToy functionality offers the opportunity for gamers to take a snapshot of themselves, put their face into the game and suit up as or against their favorite NHL player.