Product Review
Use every skill in your arsenal to experience the explosive power of hockey with NHL 08. Combine the elements of power, speed and finesse like never before as you develop from an up-and-coming player into an electrifying NHL superstar. Use the enhanced skill stick to shoot anywhere on net, deke past opponents or check rivals into the boards as you become the league's most dominate player. Take any team into practice mode and train them to run custom rush and in-zone plays in game.
- Skill Stick Movements - Shoot, deke and pass your way from one end of the ice to the other on offense and throw crushing body checks and knock players off the puck on defense with a simple flick of the right analog stick
- AHL Integration - Choose your favorite from all 29 AHL team and see if you have what it takes to skate away with the Calder Cup
- Improved AI - Goalie AI will have net-minders anticipating one-timers and poke checking offensive scoring opportunities, while CPU logic improves player puck control and gliding changes
- On-ice Authenticity - Each athlete is rendered with a meticulous attention to detail, from player likeness to the equipment being worn, for a truly authentic hockey experience
- Deeper Franchise Mode - Everything you need to take your team to the top, including fantasy draft, contract negotiation feedback and trophy leader boards
