NHL 08 Online (PS2)

How did I play last night? I tried to play "smart" hockey but don't know if I really did. I tried dumping the puck on offense when I had a slow line on the ice and went for the breakaways when I had a fast line on the ice (Elias & Gionta).

Originally posted by Jason How did I play last night? I tried to play "smart" hockey but don't know if I really did. I tried dumping the puck on offense when I had a slow line on the ice and went for the breakaways when I had a fast line on the ice (Elias & Gionta).   I have no idea if my defense played "real" hockey.

You won both games right?  It looked like a hockey game to me.  If you are adjusting your tactics to which line is on the ice then you are doing  a better job strategically than I am so far.  At this point I'm trying to study your play and find some weaknesses.

I wouldn't worry about if I was playing "real" hockey.  It is a video game and as such a representation.  If there are tactics that work in the game that wouldn't in real life I would definitely still use them and vice versa that if there were tactics that were highly effective in real life, but not in the game I would avoid them.  The dump in 07 was a prime example of the latter and thankfully is a much better tactic in 08.

Edit:  I just had a look over the old tactics and tutorials I wrote on hockey and realized there wasn't anything in there about defense.  Perhaps I should write something up.

Do I have to use the new controls?  I would like to use my own custom controls if that is ok with you.  I just can't get past fumbling with that shot stick and want to just play.

I'm fine with that.  I've tried and tried and I just don't want to learn the new tricks.

I agree.  Two more exhibition games tonight if possible.  I'll be using Vancouver and bringing a bucket full of aggression.