Hockey fans, regardless of whether their loyalty lay with the Bruins, Flyers, Sabers or Canadiens, have one thing in common: they're super pumped for the 2011/2012 NHL season to begin early this October. Honda is psyched, too. For, the automaker has just renewed its partnership with the NHL and will continue to stand as the league's official auto.

With the comfort and seating configuration of a four-door sedan and the hauling power of a big truck, the Honda Ridgeline suits the sensibilities of outdoorsy urbanites and country folks alike. A relatively new addition to the Honda lineup, it launched only five years ago. However, Honda thought it best to spruce up the consumer favorite for the 2012 model, amplifying not only its overall visual appeal, also its fuel efficiency ratings. And, that's just half of it...