NHL 11 News Post

NHL 11 Demo Available Now, Post Your Impressions Here (360, PS3)

06:32 AM - August 17, 2010 by Lubey

EA Sports NHL 11 demo is now available on Xbox LIVE and the PLAYSTATION Network. Powered by a revolutionary real-time physics engine, the franchise that has won 22 sports game of the year awards over the past three years will showcase two game modes in the demo: Battle for the Cup and the all-new Hockey Ultimate Team.

Battle for the Cup:

In Battle for the Cup, players will experience all the emotion and drama of the third period of Game 7 of the Stanley Cup� Championship between the Philadelphia Flyers and the Chicago Blackhawks. The mode features an all new faceoff system, new quick dekes and the ability to score amazing goals even while lying on the ice.

Hockey Ultimate Team:

The all-new Hockey Ultimate Team brings Online Dynasty play to the EA SPORTS NHL franchise for the first time ever. In the demo, players will be able to pick up a starter pack of cards to build their Ultimate Hockey Team. Take your new team to the ice and play against either the Canadian Hockey League�s Windsor Spitfires, or the NHL�s Chicago Blackhawks and Philadelphia Flyers. Play and win games in the demo with your Ultimate Team and earn up to two additional packs in the full version of NHL 11, when it is released on September 7, 2010.

The demo will also feature an interactive tutorial that will allow those new to the franchise to learn the controls, and allow long-time fans to practice some of the new controls in the game, including Faceoffs.

Game: NHL 11Reader Score: 7.5/10 - Vote Now
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# 641 JezFranco @ 08/27/10 11:49 AM

I don't know... I had some great rocking of the boat with the missus last night. It was actually quite amazing.

But... this morning I woke up, she have her day off, so I didn't wake her up.
So had some time for a few games before work... And, well... I stand by statement.

# 642 savoie2006 @ 08/27/10 03:05 PM

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Originally Posted by JezFranco


	I don't know... I had some great rocking of the boat with the missus last night. It was actually quite amazing. But... this morning I woke up, she have her day off, so I didn't wake her up. So had some time for a few games before work... And, well... I stand by statement.

Thanks so much for the little tidbit on your personal life. It made your post interesting,well somewhat.

# 643 Vikes1 @ 08/27/10 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by JezFranco


	I've noticed this not only in the situation mentioned but many occasions where I hold the puck waiting for someone to pass, my players are moving around, where's in the 10 they'd just go to their default position and stay there... and perhaps moved a bit when I "triggered" a play.

Yep Jez, I've noticed this too.

And really have noticed in all the zones, offensive, defensive, and neutral zone...your AI controlled players are much smarter and active this year.

NHL'10' was a great game. But so many times I caught myself wondering just what is it these higher rated players I had really did for me...if they were worth the $. In many cases, it just didn't seem like they were doing all that much more than the scrubs.

The value of your AI controlled players for '11' seems much greater. This to me also, is a huge improvement.

# 644 DJ @ 08/27/10 04:20 PM

That's going to add a lot to this game if the AI teammates are demonstrating better ice awareness. The CPU definitely seems more aggressive; no more skating around center ice waiting for an opening to bring the puck into the offensive zone. This will only help make NHL 11 better and I really can't wait for the release date.

# 645 Qb @ 08/27/10 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Redskins Pride


	Then again the deke me out of my skates thing might happen on the harder levels so I suppose I should reserve this judgement for the retail version.

Maybe it's me, but I've lost my jock at the hands of CPU on several ocassions playing on All-Star. And it seems to happen more with highly skilled players as well.

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Originally Posted by Djwlfpack


	Anyone else feel like the odd-man rushes are a lot better than previous years? I've had a couple of nice 3-on-1 and 2-on-1 breaks that either resulted in goals or solid shot attempts that were stopped by the goalie. The CPU also looks to take advantage of the numbers as well.

Noticed this as well. Like Vikes said, I think AI-controlled players are much more likely to drive the net in odd-man situations and are more useful in general.

# 646 DJ @ 08/27/10 04:32 PM

Are there any demo videos or instructional videos that cover all the different deke moves you can pull off in this game? My stick skills are probably below-average, and all I can seem to do is just fake one way or another. I'd love to do a toe-drag or another advanced move, but I really don't know how to do them.

# 647 Qb @ 08/27/10 04:41 PM

Toe-drag is hold the puck out to your forehand side, then roll the R-stick to the opposite side while holding left bumper (L1 on PS3). I need to brush-up on some of the others, but that one I have down...

# 648 BPK @ 08/27/10 04:55 PM

Any more tips on how to play defence? I posted this a while back, but I'm still having a heck of a time stopping the CPU. I use the poke check sweep which sometimes work, I also try to get into shooting lanes as much as possible to block shots. Aside from that, I'm giving up a ton of goals. It really seems incalculably easier to play offence than defence in this game (the flaw in most sports games).

# 649 onlybygrace @ 08/27/10 05:58 PM

Well...

My Xbox has made a safe return from repairs and I finally got my grubby hands on the demo!!!

It took me about 3 or 4 periods to adjust to the feel of the game which is much much different from NHL 10 and its 100% for the better.

After an hour or so I moved from Pro to Superstar and lets just say I'm ecstatic with what I'm seeing from the CPU AI. They really scare me now when on breakaways and odd man rushes. My goals have felt rewarding and the hitting is just fantastic. I love how I sincerely feel like anything can happen when playing this game.

I really didn't experience any sort of difficulty winning faceoffs once I understood my options at the circle and the other additions (broken sticks, new dekes, etc) have done wonders for the feeling of polish that this game posesses.

Early on, I'm gonna give this a 9/10.

My only real complaint is that I can hardly read the overlays that I wanted to see implemented to badly. Can't win em all I suppose.

# 650 CS10029 @ 08/27/10 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by onlybygrace


	Early on, I'm gonna give this a 9/10. My only real complaint is that I can hardly read the overlays that I wanted to see implemented to badly. Can't win em all I suppose.

In regards to your score. I think that is about spot on, maybe a little higher if you believe in that whole decimal thing. I think it will be about a 92 on Metacritic, when all is said and done.

EDIT- It's funny that you finally got the demo today. I finally decided to delete it, the demo just makes the time go slower at this point. You are almost lucky that you had to wait this long. Haha!

# 651 actionhank @ 08/28/10 02:23 AM

I just discovered that the restaurant i work in will be closed the day NHL11 comes out.
At first i was super excited, then the owner said "We're closed so they can fix the floors and clean."
And i said "who's cleaning?"
He looked at all of us cooks on the line and laughed and said "You guys".
So i'm hoping my "school day" will get me out of that one.
Although it may not be so bad.
Anyhow, i have plans for a full day of NHL11, and hopefully they don't get crushed.

# 652 CS10029 @ 08/28/10 02:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Segagendude


	What's toe drag, and what's it used for? Passing or shooting?

It is an elusive maneuver. The player, uses the curve of the stick to pull the puck into himself, from one side to another.

Someone else can probably explain it better than me.

# 653 actionhank @ 08/28/10 04:14 AM

Let's allow Mr. St. Louis to explain all.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d5v-lCMHLn8

# 654 norml @ 08/28/10 05:32 AM

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Originally Posted by RealmK


	Speaking of dekes, the kick the puck to the skate then back to the stick, would love to know how to do that one.

Hold in the left bumper (quick deke button) and back or down on the right stick if you're skating up.

# 655 idrisguitar @ 08/28/10 07:38 AM

bought nhl 10 for cheap (never played it (owned and enjoyed 08 and 09 years ago)

i love it. but after playing the nhl 11 demo (even thoguh i have deleted it now) there is something missing while playing. but until i stop having fun i wont make the step up. its nice to enjoy 10 beforehand for �8.50

anyway.

can i ask, for people with the 11 demo, the one thing that bothers me about nhl 10 (in fact if this was fixed i think i would be totally in love with the game) is the lack of pressure in the neutral zone. it seems i can skate into the offensive zone with ease on all-star, and im not good enough to try it on superstar yet.

is nhl 11 different on all-star? do the other team forecheck well and push up and genuinely make it difficult to get into the zone as in real life. as thats the only facet of nhl 10 that seems rather arcadey and unrealistic.

# 656 DJ @ 08/28/10 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by norml


	Hold in the left bumper (quick deke button) and back or down on the right stick if you're skating up.

OK, maybe I'm doing something wrong but it seems whenever to press the LB button that my player loses control of the puck; he'll either push it in front or to the side of where he's skating. I guess I'm holding the button down long enough to complete the moves?

# 657 theglory @ 08/28/10 12:38 PM

Is there a way to force the "body up against the board to stop ring around dumps/passes" animation? I could have swore I did it once on my own but can't recreate it.

# 658 norml @ 08/28/10 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Djwlfpack


	OK, maybe I'm doing something wrong but it seems whenever to press the LB button that my player loses control of the puck; he'll either push it in front or to the side of where he's skating. I guess I'm holding the button down long enough to complete the moves?

Sorry, I think I worded that wrong. It works best if you are coasting. Left bumper and just tap down on the right stick. Less skilled players will miss the puck sometimes coming off their skates. Try it in the deking tutorial.

# 659 ComaFaction @ 08/28/10 01:33 PM

Has anyone seen anyone other than "Niemen" or Leighton win the Conn Smythe?

# 660 idrisguitar @ 08/28/10 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by RealmK


	I wouldn't know about allstar, but there's quite some good pressure from the cpu in the neutral zone on superstar. At least in my experience with the demo.

is it a significant difference from 10 on superstar?

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