Final results will be announced in June, before the game launches

Apr 13, 2012 13:17 GMT  ·  By

Video game developer EA Sports has announced the 32 hockey players who are set to take part in the next round of voting meant to determine the cover star for the upcoming simulation NHL 13, which is driven by a partnership with BlackBerry.

The winner of the cover vote will be revealed at the 2012 edition of the NHL Awards, which will take place in Las Vegas on June 20.

The new bracket includes:

Anaheim Ducks - Corey Perry vs. New Jersey Devils - Ilya Kovalchuk Boston Bruins - Tyler Seguin vs. New York Islanders - John Tavares Buffalo Sabres - Thomas Vanek vs. New York Rangers - Henrik Lundqvist Calgary Flames - Mikael Backlund vs. Ottawa Senators - Erik Karlsson Carolina Hurricanes - Jeff Skinner vs. Philadelphia Flyers - Claude Giroux Chicago Blackhawks - Patrick Sharp vs. Phoenix Coyotes - Shane Doan Colorado Avalanche - Matt Duchene vs. Pittsburgh Penguins - Evgeni Malkin Columbus Blue Jackets - R.J. Umberger vs. St. Louis Blues - T.J. Oshie Dallas Stars - Jamie Benn vs. San Jose Sharks - Logan Couture Detroit Red Wings - Pavel Datsyuk vs. Tampa Bay Lightning - Steven Stamkos Edmonton Oilers - Jordan Eberle vs. Toronto Maple Leafs - Phil Kessel Florida Panthers - Stephen Weiss vs. Vancouver Canucks - Henrik Sedin Los Angeles Kings - Anze Kopitar vs. Washington Capitals - Brooks Laich Minnesota Wild - Mikko Koivu vs. Winnipeg Jets - Evander Kane Montreal Canadiens - P.K. Subban vs. Eastern Conference Wild Card - Scott Hartnell Nashville Predators - Pekka Rinne vs. Western Conference Wild Card - David Perron

EA Sports says that more than 10 million votes have been cast so far in the NHL 13 cover vote.

Gamers are invited to vote for another 16-man bracket until April 22 and from then until June 4 a round of 16 will determine the finale cover star for NHL 13.