NHL 2K3 is a sports video game developed by Treyarch and published by SEGA, released in 2002 for the Nintendo GameCube. It is part of the NHL 2K series and simulates ice hockey based on the National Hockey League (NHL). The game features several game modes, including season play, playoffs, and exhibition matches, along with a multiplayer option. NHL 2K3 received praise for its realistic gameplay, AI improvements over its predecessors, and its overall presentation, reflecting a genuine hockey experience from that era.