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 he boards as you become the league's most dominate player. With the integration of all 29 AHL teams, an improved deking system and analog checking, and innovative gameplay features, no game is ever the same with NHL 08. Skill Stick Moments Shoot, deke, and pass your way from one end of the ice to the other on offense, and throw crushing bodychecks and knock players off the puck on defense with a simple flick of the right analog stick. AHL Integration Choose your favorite AHL team and see if you have what it takes to skate away with the Calder Cup. Improved AI New Goalie AI will have netminders anticipating one-timers an...  (less)

to level players, whereas more technical pros will have use more of finesse), easier player control for skating backwards and gliding after a sprint, Open Ice Control for coordinating players into better passing positions, and improvements to the robust Dynasty mode.  (less)

capture technology, you'll utilize the entire ice surface by simultaneously controlling players without the puck. Open Ice Control adds a new dimension of realism to the gameplay experience. With the addition of choosing play diagrams to select your face-off strategy, the World Cup of Hockey, and the Drill, you can light the lamp like never before. NHL 2005 is the hockey experience that is easy to play but hard to master. Open Ice Control allows players to execute offensive plays such as the Give-and-Go and breakaway passes. Or call for a defensive double team with the touch of a button. A completely overhauled skating engine captures both the explosive speed of offensive skating and the surgical precision of backwards defensive movement. Dynasty Mode goes...  (less)

or losersw in NHL 08? It's up to you. Withvirtually real images, action, and visuals and new gameplay features, move up tothe top with NHL 08! Take on the hardest job in sports and seize control of yourgoaltender with a new 3rd person camera. Stack the pads, butterfly and makeglove saves with your entire team depending on you From player likeness, to thesignature jersey tucks and sock preferences - each athlete is rendered with ameticulous attention to detail to create a truly authentic on-ice experience. The Skill Stick gave you the power to deke the goalie in NHL 07 - now you can own the 1-on-1 matchup and undress opposing defenseman with complete control Use your stick to push ...  (less)

winners or losers in NHL 08? It's up to you. Withvirtually real images action and visuals and new gameplay features move up tothe top with NHL 08! Take on the hardest job in sports and seize control of yourgoaltender with a new 3rd person camera. Stack the pads butterfly and makeglove saves with your entire team depending on you From player likeness to thesignature jersey tucks and sock preferences - each athlete is rendered with ameticulous attention to detail to create a truly authentic on-ice experienceProduct Features The Skill Stick gave you the power to deke the goalie in NHL 07 - now you can own the 1-on-1 matchup and undress opposing defenseman with complete control Use your stick to push the puck ...  (less)