Hi Aljo,
I am in Australia and aware of the fact that there is nothing that can be done with the connectivity due to network latency. Even if you had a server somewhere close by, I don't think there would be enough people to match with. Fifa yes (and there is a server in Sydney), NHL not so much.
You may want to read my original post. The point I was making was a suggestion for players like me who are very far from your servers and cannot play any online mode to have the option to opt-out from online and have objectives and rewards in HUT adjusted to that. I play Squad Battles, Rush, and completing objectives - pretty much all I can do.
Thank you.