NHL games Step into the realistic arenas of * 07 to take the role of both player and general manager. The game features a career-like "Dynasty" mode in which you must negotiate contracts, set salaries, and trade team members as the general manager. On the ice, with the help of an improved game engine, teammates display more realistic movements and position-specific...

Home video gaming's most popular pro hockey line comes to the Microsoft console. While this first Xbox version of EA SPORTS' perennially popular * series follows the basic design of earlier games, a few changes and additions help it to stand out from its predecessors on other systems. Top on the list of new features in this 2002 edition...

Glide around on the ice and give your opponent a nice, friendly check in * 2K7. This year's game features an improved skating engine that enhances offensive and defensive controls, including gliding, turning, stopping, and an overall adjustment of movement on the ice. Advancements made in "ProControl" let you execute drop passes, set up plays on the go, and...

The longest-running hockey franchise in video games returns to home computers with a more robust Dynasty Mode, redesigned color commentary, a new fighting system, and full support of the right analog stick for both deking and checking. Budding General Managers can help upgrade their team's rink, practice facilities, coaching staff, and front office with experience points earned by winning ...

Sega returns players to the owner's box with the "2005" edition of the popular Eastside Hockey Manager. The game's menu-based interface is designed to give virtual managers accessible authority over franchise decisions at all levels, from scouting and salary negotiations to practice schedules and game-time tactics. New features in this year's version include informative depth charts, enhanced player trade ...

Players take charge of their favorite ice hockey teams in this sports management sim from across the Atlantic. The game features over 200 different international teams in total, including all clubs from the * as well as 17 other leagues. Virtual managers have influence over nearly every aspect of team management, from recruiting and trades to practice schedules and...

Superstar Wayne Gretzky represents his sport on PS2 in this hockey game from Sony. Although it pays special attention on its title star, the game is licensed by the NHL and *PA to include all the athletes and teams who would have played in the 2004-2005 season. Unlockable players include different versions of Wayne Gretzky, as he skated through...

EA SPORTS' first hockey game on the PlayStation 2 features 50 * and international teams, including the 2000 expansion Columbus Blue Jackets and Minnesota Wild. Single Game, Season, Playoff and Tournament modes are available, as is a team creation mode. While the gameplay is an evolution of the PlayStation series, the graphics and AI have been improved and tweaked...

The 2001 edition of 989's well established hockey series features all of the team and roster updates that fans have come to expect from a first-rate line of annual sports titles. Expansion teams from Columbus and Minnesota are available, as are eight international clubs. This version of the game also offers new modes of play, including a practice mode ...

Modeled after true-to-life hockey physics, * FaceOff 2002 includes all 20 * teams and arenas, more than 1,000 animations, and commentary by announcing veterans Mike Emrick and Darren Pang. Gamers can track individual and team stats and compete for any of 15 * awards or titles, including the Stanley Cup.

After winning critical acclaim and a larger market share with its previous year's edition, the * 2K series returns to the ice for 2006, with a release that comes just prior to the real-life sport's return to play -- following the league's widely bemoaned lock-out hiatus in the 2004-2005 season. * 2K6 introduces an "On-the-Fly Coaching" system, designed to allow...

Glide around on the ice and give your opponent a nice, friendly check in * 2K7. This year's game features an improved skating engine that enhances offensive and defensive controls, including gliding, turning, stopping, and an overall adjustment of movement on the ice. Advancements made in "ProControl" let you execute drop passes, set up plays on the go, and...

The second game in Midway's arcade-style * Hitz series offers a franchise mode, complete * schedule, and a beginner's tutorial called Hockey School. The fast-paced action continues with the same three-on-three competition found in * Hitz 20-02, but the rinks are now larger and include an on-ice referee, bigger crowds, animated coaches, and functional scoreboards. The Season mode has...

Sony's winter sports series receives a facelift with the release of * FaceOff 2003, the PlayStation 2's second hockey title under the 989 Sports brand. The game engine has been retooled to offer more than 700 new animations, and both the player models and 3D arenas have been redesigned for more realism. The enhanced engine complements the features fans...

Midway Sports overhauls its popular arcade-style hockey series to bring it closer to the * experience with the release of * Hitz Pro. Professional teams now have full 23-man rosters, a choice of authentic offensive and defensive formations, and five-on-five action on the rink. The hard-hitting hockey title also features a complete list of penalties and violations, and PlayStation...

"The Great One" returns to the PS2 ice in this follow-up to his launch title debut. Features new to this "'06" version include commentary by Mike Emrick and Darren Pang, and an arcade-style "Wayne Vs. Wayne" mode. Like earlier editions, the game is fully licensed by the league and players association, and includes all of the *'s real-life teams,...

* Hitz offers an extreme interpretation of ice hockey in terms of both gameplay and presentation. Just as Midway's popular NFL Blitz games caricature professional football with exaggerated personalities and arcade-style gameplay, * Hitz presents professional league hockey with an emphasis on fast action and amazing plays over a strict interpretation of the rules or an overly sophisticated interface. Features...

EA Sports returns to the ice for another season with its 13th annual edition of the popular * series. While designed to maintain the winning mix of playability and accuracy for which the series is known, * 2005 also adds a few notable features. Gamers who master the new "Open Ice Control" system will be able to switch quickly...

The "06" edition of EA Sports' classic hockey series hits the ice with a number of new features. The "Skill Stick" control option is designed to allow players to aim their shots more accurately, with a quick flip of the right analog stick. The game's "Real Puck Motion" ("R.P.M.") physics system is designed to accurately reflect the sheer power ...

* 2003 continues EA SPORTS' ten-year hockey franchise with a variety of enhancements designed to improve key areas of gameplay. New players can jump right into the action by setting the skill level to beginner and then listening as a series of audio cues teach them how to shoot, pass, and check. Up to eight different dekes can be...

Microsoft shores up its sports lineup with the release of * Rivals 2004 on Xbox. In addition to a Single Game, Tournament Mode, Playoff Mode, and Season Mode, * Rivals features online play via Xbox Live. Online members can track both individual and team stats, view leaderboards and win-loss records, and compete in a variety of events, including team,...

Sega's * 2K series moves from the Dreamcast to next-generation systems with * 2K3. The most notable addition is the option to play multiple seasons in Franchise Mode, where players can hire various scouts and coaches, conduct a fantasy draft, and manage rosters by signing free agents, releasing high-priced veterans, or trading for a young superstar. Players can also...

After winning critical acclaim and a larger market share with its previous year's edition, the * 2K series returns to the ice for 2006, with a release that comes just prior to the real-life sport's return to play -- following the league's widely bemoaned lock-out hiatus in the 2004-2005 season. * 2K6 introduces an "On-the-Fly Coaching" system, designed to allow...

Glide around on the ice and give your opponent a nice, friendly check in * 2K7. This year's game features an improved skating engine that enhances offensive and defensive controls, including gliding, turning, stopping, and an overall adjustment of movement on the ice. Advancements made in "ProControl" let you execute drop passes, set up plays on the go, and...

Grab you hockey stick and hit the ice with one of the most intense hockey games of the year. Sony brings you ever bone-jarring check amazing glove save and killer slap shot in * Faceoff 98. Pick any of the 26 * teams and begin your quest for Lord Stanely's Cup. See authentic uniforms arenas and team logos. The 1997 teams rosters include rookies recent trades and the latest...