Thread: NHL 12 news

Originally Posted by Palffy3314

Am I the only one who noticed that they are adding things that were in previous versions of the game? Hits over the boards, goalie fighting...might as well break out the NHL 2004 disc and skip out on this year's game.

No kidding! How long until we see them re-introduce the "gamebreaker" feature?

EA Producer Blog: NHL 12 Gameplay - Operation Sports

* Before we move into Offensive and Defensive AI, let’s take a quick look at other gameplay improvements in NHL 12:
* Improved puck physics – the puck will roll on end from rebounds, saves and dump-ins; players with lower puck control ratings will need a split second extra to corral the puck
* Smoother cycling down low – players working in the corners can curl and grab the puck without losing speed
* Skate with intent logic – players will automatically skate quicker breaking through the neutral zone towards open ice
* New hustle/fatigue skating animations – skaters will pump their legs faster but will also drop their head and skate slower if tired
* Line changes – Forwards and defenseman will enter and exit through the appropriate door; defenseman using the door closest to their own end and forwards the door further up ice
* Authentic helmet rules – If a player loses their helmet in an NHL game they will keep playing; in the CHL they will automatically leave the ice.
* One-knee specialists – snipers; sharp-shooters; you can find these players shooting one-timers from one-knee on the off-wing, e.g. Steven Stamkos, Corey Perry
* Setup man – playmaker; loves to distribute the puck and is great at it, e.g. Henrik Sedin, Joe Thornton
* Net agitators – kings of the front of the net; live for the tough areas and banging in garbage goals, e.g. Tomas Holmstrom
* Drives the net – goes hard to the net to create rebounds, e.g. Ryan Kesler
* Shoots on the rush – over the blueline, quick move then snipe, e.g. Alexander Ovechkin
* Dump and chaser – your text-book 3rd and 4th line grinder; persistent and strong board play, e.g. Chris Neil, Aaron Asham

Originally Posted by Dexter

Anyone else notice Sasquatch behind the bench roaming around?

that was the funniest **** i am laughing so hard!!!

Stamkos is the cover athlete for nhl 12. Atleast it is not another blackhawk.
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Originally Posted by EKings84

Stamkos is the cover athlete for nhl 12. Atleast it is not another blackhawk.
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Or another team with a red jersey.

(Yes, I realize the NHL 11 cover is the using the alternate Jersey, but I associate the Hawks with the red jersey)

Wish they would of gone with Tim Thomas

I like Stamkos as the cover athlete.

The reasons why i would of liked Thomas:

1. havent been goalies on the cover for quite some time if at all? (i only remember the 2k series having Turco)

2. He stole the cup from vancouver