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RaychelSnr · 11-24-2008, 10:18 AM

It is a scenario that has long been a dream of mine. It's also a dream that has been shared by many Canadian hockey fans as they grew up.

It begins in the defensive end as I lift my opponent's stick not once, not twice but three times. It is a thing of beauty. I watched Esa Tikkanen do it once a game growing up. After pulling off a move you see at least 20-30 times a game in the NHL every night, I knock down the defenseman who outweighs me by 50 pounds. I obliterate him into the boards. Hey, the puck was between his legs after I lifted his stick. Fair game, right? After he bounces off the glass and lands in a heap, I take off down the ice, bobbing and weaving.

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GSW · 11-24-2008, 10:27 AM

this makes me want to pick this game up

RaychelSnr · 11-24-2008, 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by GSW


	this makes me want to pick this game up

If you haven't played last year's NHL game either and if you are any bit of a hockey fan...it is more than worth your time. Even if you aren't a hockey fan, you'll probably still have at least some fun with the game.

JR360 · 11-24-2008, 11:13 AM

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	Now if only there was a way to penalize people on the other team who screech at you on the position select screen: "PICK A GOALIE!"

Assuming you are on 360 I highly recommend using the new Party chat feature so that you don't have to hear the other team at all. Sure it is slightly anti-social but my experience setting up games has been much more enjoyable since we began using it.

Great article!

original6 · 11-24-2008, 01:32 PM

While they may have fixed the 'big hits' issue online, they still have yet to fix the fact that interference is not called. Consequently, online games are still check-fests and unrealistic. Same goes for offline play as well, except that offline hits are still big as ever.......ugh.

Money99 · 11-24-2008, 01:34 PM

Great article. I need to pick this game up again after selling my 360 for a PS3.

LP · 11-24-2008, 05:09 PM

Nice read. I don't really play EASHL, but even offline, the patch has helped this game tremendously.

sk88z · 11-25-2008, 02:32 AM

Well written. Glad the patch has made the game much more enjoyable for you. I've heard the same thing on other boards as well.

11-24-2008, 10:18 AM	#1
RaychelSnr Executive Editor OVR: 57 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 4,846 Blog Entries: 490	How the Patch Saved the H in EASHL It is a scenario that has long been a dream of mine. It's also a dream that has been shared by many Canadian hockey fans as they grew up. It begins in the defensive end as I lift my opponent's stick not once, not twice but three times. It is a thing of beauty. I watched Esa Tikkanen do it once a game growing up. After pulling off a move you see at least 20-30 times a game in the NHL every night, I knock down the defenseman who outweighs me by 50 pounds. I obliterate him into the boards. Hey, the puck was between his legs after I lifted his stick. Fair game, right? After he bounces off the glass and lands in a heap, I take off down the ice, bobbing and weaving. Read More: How the Patch Saved the H in EASHL Platform: Xbox 360 / PS2 / PS3 / PC

11-24-2008, 05:09 PM	#7
LP Johnny Canuck OVR: 19 Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,281	Re: How the Patch Saved the H in EASHL Nice read. I don't really play EASHL, but even offline, the patch has helped this game tremendously.

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11-24-2008, 10:27 AM	#2
GSW Simnation OVR: 40 Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 8,041	this makes me want to pick this game up

11-24-2008, 01:32 PM	#5
original6 Pro OVR: 17 Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Twin Cities, MN Blog Entries: 1	While they may have fixed the 'big hits' issue online, they still have yet to fix the fact that interference is not called. Consequently, online games are still check-fests and unrealistic. Same goes for offline play as well, except that offline hits are still big as ever.......ugh.

11-24-2008, 01:34 PM	#6
Money99 Hall Of Fame OVR: 37 Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Kingsville, ONT Blog Entries: 6	Great article. I need to pick this game up again after selling my 360 for a PS3.

11-25-2008, 02:32 AM	#8
sk88z EA Community Manager OVR: 17 Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 23 Blog Entries: 14	Well written. Glad the patch has made the game much more enjoyable for you. I've heard the same thing on other boards as well.