I need some help

[BBallcoach]

Hey OS, I casually watch hockey but I don't know the intricacies. I recently bought NHL 13 through gamefly and started playing Be A GM mode and I am lost both on and off the ice. Well on I am doing ok, I just suck on defense. Is there a guide or something for Be A GM and does anyone have any pointers for on ice strategies. Also where do I set player roles and all that?

[Cletus]

http://www.operationsports.com/strat...rate-part-one/

http://www.operationsports.com/strat...rate-part-two/

http://www.operationsports.com/strat...te-part-three/


These guides do a pretty good job of teaching you the ropes. As far as setting roles, it is in the Build an AI. you can set different styles for different lines, that's about as detailed as it gets. There's not a way to tell an individual player to play a certain style, unfortunately.

[buzzguy]

Start on the easiest level, maybe slow the game down a bit, and go from there. Hockey is awesome, and with some time with the game, you'll see why!

[DaRK]

basic rules of playing defense imo, this is how i play defense anyways

• take away space - don't go for a big check or a complete stop, moreso take away the space of the opposing player so they can't get a good shot / pass off
• don't pinch often - i'd really only pinch on the power play or when you absolutely need to, no reason to give up a 3 on 1
• block shots - shot blocking is pretty huge in hockey, blocking those big blasts from the point can stop dirty rebound goals
• stay positioned - ties in with pinching, don't give up stupid goals because your defenseman are out of position

pretty general list but as you get better you'll learn the intricate details and understand how to defend well.