Trofie and I set it up. Send a request if you want to join. Team Name: The Mainboard Trofie Me (Gt: BuhLAKE)
I wasn't a huge fan at first, but now that I've gotten used to the skating and hitting system, I really like it. EA really has done a good job making the game more & more like real hockey. The new skating system makes it a different game, which has frustrated people who were expecting to be able to abuse the same shots. Goalies are MUCH better at saving cross-crease one-timers, to the point of just being absurd.
Got my d-man up to monster status already, 92 checking/80 poke/85 D.awareness. Has a nasty slapper as well
Anyone want to play later ton? 10 ish central. Need some games. I'm getting much better though. Need to get some club games but buhlake and I need more members.
I really like this game...but i havent started a season yet until the lockout ends and the rosters get updated with whatever moves get done. But i agree, the skating makes it feel much more real, which is a good thing in a lot of ways. However there is something to be said for 'fun video game hockey' vs 'real hockey'. NHL 94 isnt realistic but the end to end hockey-like-gameplay is/was amazing. If some people are turned off but it being more realistic, i wont necessarily blame them if they were looking for more 'video game hockey'