NHL Beginner

[bhl]

I haven't picked up an NHL since probably 99. I don't really want to play with the old controls. Can anyone recommend the quickest or easiest way or tips to getting accustomed to play? Obviously I will use the practice mode. Does anyone have any other recommendations?

[m_maclean24]

Quote: Originally Posted by bhl

I haven't picked up an NHL since probably 99. I don't really want to play with the old controls. Can anyone recommend the quickest or easiest way or tips to getting accustomed to play? Obviously I will use the practice mode. Does anyone have any other recommendations?

Absolutely use practice mode, and for now, I would recommend using an overhead camera angle until you get the grasp of the controls, as the broadcast modes can make it a bit tricky to pick up on. Also, the one touch dekes will be your friend when you are learning, so remember to use L1 or LB in conjunction with the right stick, as this will pull off the easiest of dekes.

As far as defensively, make sure you use the very few weapons that are at your disposal, and good positioning, otherwise you will get burned on the higher difficulty modes.

Be aware of, and get used to the back swing for slapshots, and the quick flick for wristers, that's the biggest change from the old school holding down the button for a clapper.

[jack72]

After seeing what EA did to NHL15 next gen....my advice is to try Forza 5