Be A Pro – International Tournaments, World Championship, Medals & Trophies
Be A Pro – International Tournaments, World Championship, Medals & Trophies
I would like to suggest a major immersion and career-depth improvement for Be A Pro that many players have been asking for years:
fully integrated international tournaments with real medals and trophies, especially the IIHF World Championship.
🌍 1. National Team Selection Based on Performance
National team invitations should be earned, not scripted.
Selection should be based on:
Season performance (points, TOI, +/-)
Recent form
Team role (top line, power play, leadership)
Good season = invitation
Poor season = no invitation
This would make performance truly meaningful.
🏒 2. Full International Tournaments Inside Be A Pro
International tournaments should be a real playable part of the career, not just a cutscene.
Examples:
IIHF World Championship
World Juniors (U20)
Olympics / World Cup of Hockey (when applicable)
Features:
Group stage + playoffs
Full statistics tracked
Medal games (gold / bronze match)
Tournament MVP and awards
🏆 3. Real Medals and Trophies (Not Generic)
Winning medals should feel special.
Realistic gold, silver, and bronze medals
Authentic World Championship trophy
Proper medal ceremony:
Podium
National anthem
Captain lifting the trophy
These should not be generic items but true-to-life 3D models, similar to the Stanley Cup presentation.
📊 4. Medals Stored in Career Profile (Player Legacy)
Medals and trophies should be:
Saved in a Career Trophy Cabinet
Visible in:
Player profile
Season history
Career highlights
Each medal should show:
Year
Tournament
National team
Player stats from the tournament
This builds a real sense of legacy and career history.
📈 5. Real Impact on NHL Career
International success must matter.
Examples:
Better contract offers
Higher role in team (top line, PP1, captaincy)
Increased player reputation
Media recognition as an “International Star”
Example:
Gold medal + MVP = superstar status
Poor performance = minimal impact
🎮 6. Why This Is Realistic to Implement
NHL already has:
Stanley Cup
Individual trophies
IIHF content already exists in the game
This feature mainly requires:
UI expansion
3D models
Career logic integration
This is a low-risk, high-impact feature that would massively improve Be A Pro depth and replayability.
✅ Final Thoughts
Be A Pro has huge potential, but currently lacks long-term immersion.
Adding international tournaments with real medals and trophies would bring it closer to a true hockey career simulation and finally make performance outside the NHL feel meaningful.
This would be a perfect addition for NHL 27 and beyond.
