TheVisualizer
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Marvie_3 said:
im down for some practice or whatever, just msg me if you get on tonight
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NHL 11 EASHL Team (360)
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im down for some practice or whatever, just msg me if you get on tonight
bumpkin
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Good practice games last night, Vis, Denogg and swimmer. I was kind of expecting the experience to be a bit more... Structured? I hadn't been able to mess with club practice until last night, so it was news to me that it was basically a game against the CPU with no consequences to losing (or winning). To that end, it seemed like we weren't really working well together, especially in that game where the CPU was in the attacking zone for minutes on end. They were passing like crazy and we weren't really able to stop any of it. I suppose shutting down a passing game is ultimately inconsequential in a game against human opponents since the mantra of most teams is wrist early, glitch often though. :lol
After we finished our games, I played a drop-in game where I initially intended to work on playing center, but got stuck being goalie. The funny thing is regardless of whether it was beginners' luck or our opponents having weak offense, I almost shut them out. The even funnier thing is I think my team had 7 shots on goal, but they had 20. We won the game 2-1 with them not scoring their only goal until there was less than 4 minutes left to the game. I could tell they were getting frustrated, but I know I felt like a bad-ass.
I kept a close eye on the puck, stopped a late wraparound attempt, and even shut them down on a few one-timers that were right across the crease. It was pretty satisfying. I even got named the 3rd star of the game (I bet I'd have been 1st if I had shut them out).
After we finished our games, I played a drop-in game where I initially intended to work on playing center, but got stuck being goalie. The funny thing is regardless of whether it was beginners' luck or our opponents having weak offense, I almost shut them out. The even funnier thing is I think my team had 7 shots on goal, but they had 20. We won the game 2-1 with them not scoring their only goal until there was less than 4 minutes left to the game. I could tell they were getting frustrated, but I know I felt like a bad-ass.
I kept a close eye on the puck, stopped a late wraparound attempt, and even shut them down on a few one-timers that were right across the crease. It was pretty satisfying. I even got named the 3rd star of the game (I bet I'd have been 1st if I had shut them out).Well to be fair to us, the CPU are a whole 'nother level better than playing against your average human opponents. They know when to pass, where to be at on the ice, and how to shoot, all without making any mistakes. If I recall correctly, they never out shot us by a large margin, they just had a lot more possession time. Don't let that get your expectations down, 90% of people don't play like that.bumpkin said:Good practice games last night, Vis, Denogg and swimmer. I was kind of expecting the experience to be a bit more... Structured? I hadn't been able to mess with club practice until last night, so it was news to me that it was basically a game against the CPU with no consequences to losing (or winning). To that end, it seemed like we weren't really working well together, especially in that game where the CPU was in the attacking zone for minutes on end. They were passing like crazy and we weren't really able to stop any of it. I suppose shutting down a passing game is ultimately inconsequential in a game against human opponents since the mantra of most teams is wrist early, glitch often though. :lol
After we finished our games, I played a drop-in game where I initially intended to work on playing center, but got stuck being goalie. The funny thing is regardless of whether it was beginners' luck or our opponents having weak offense, I almost shut them out. The even funnier thing is I think my team had 7 shots on goal, but they had 20. We won the game 2-1 with them not scoring their only goal until there was less than 4 minutes left to the game. I could tell they were getting frustrated, but I know I felt like a bad-ass.
Grats on goalie. Playing G in OTP really can give you a lot of practices with odd man rushes since hardly anyone plays defense in OTP :lol
DenogginizerOS
BenjaminBirdie's Thomas Jefferson
I can play some C as well. I won 19 of 29 faceoffs in the one game I played against the CPU practice team.
bumpkin
Member
I've toyed with the idea of removing myself from the front lines and playing in net for our club games. Though I play okay defense and occasionally make a good play or score a goal, I've got nothing on any of our leading scorers. I don't really feel as though I consistently contribute in the goal or assist department; faceoffs are about the only stat I make an impact in (when lag isn't killing my timing). Of course the idea of playing goalie usually goes away when I remember that victory (or defeat) could be squarely on my shoulders; especially in low-scoring games.zsswimmer said:
So I dunno... Thoughts? Comments? Analysis?
TheVisualizer
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bumpkin said:
goalie is a hard position to play, I'd rather not play with a human since they put us at a huge disadvantage in all areas except breakaways/penalty shots. Nonetheless if you like playing it we can give you a shot to prove your skills (but not in the playoffs)
as far as you not thinking you are not contributing, there's more to contributing than scoring goals, like a real hockey team you need to find your niche. Look at zsswimmer, hes played like 100 games but has only scored like 10-15 goals, but he knows his role, play good defense, intimidate the opponents with big hits, fight to take good players off the ice and occasionally get in on the scoring.
ultimately do whatever is most fun for you or what you feel you do best, if nothing stands out there's no shame in being a jack of all trades / grinder.
TheVisualizer
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Kave_Man said:I agree, at first I wasn't sure what my role was but Marvie let me realize my true power as the token black.
I skate out there with pride now.
yeah I read about that unlockable "token black" position in NHL11, make sure you buy the boost pack for it too
DenogginizerOS
BenjaminBirdie's Thomas Jefferson
I am good for Saturday. Staying up late during the work week is not smart when your job involves scalpels.
TheVisualizer
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im a no go for tonight, you guys can play without me if you have enough people
if you don't play tonight, saturday I should be good, but you don't need to wait on account of me
if you don't play tonight, saturday I should be good, but you don't need to wait on account of me
TheVisualizer
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ive decided that im not going to play in this month's playoffs, I wanna give my spot up so that someone else has an opportunity to play
Tomorrow sounds like its going to work best, except for the few that have said they couldn't make it.
Who can play tomorrow, so we can get a lineup set? Viz, I know you can make it tomorrow night.
I was thinking this:
Practice: 6pm EST
Playoffs: 7pm EST
We can get a couple practice sessions in before we start playing and hopefully clear up any problems we might run into before we get into a game.
Who can play tomorrow, so we can get a lineup set? Viz, I know you can make it tomorrow night.
I was thinking this:
Practice: 6pm EST
Playoffs: 7pm EST
We can get a couple practice sessions in before we start playing and hopefully clear up any problems we might run into before we get into a game.
I can make it tomorrow at those times.Marvie_3 said:Tomorrow sounds like its going to work best, except for the few that have said they couldn't make it.
Who can play tomorrow, so we can get a lineup set? Viz, I know you can make it tomorrow night.
I was thinking this:
Practice: 6pm EST
Playoffs: 7pm EST
We can get a couple practice sessions in before we start playing and hopefully clear up any problems we might run into before we get into a game.
bumpkin
Member
I should be able to make it.Marvie_3 said:Tomorrow sounds like its going to work best, except for the few that have said they couldn't make it.
Who can play tomorrow, so we can get a lineup set? Viz, I know you can make it tomorrow night.
I was thinking this:
Practice: 6pm EST
Playoffs: 7pm EST
We can get a couple practice sessions in before we start playing and hopefully clear up any problems we might run into before we get into a game.
TheVisualizer
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Dmorr07 said:
yup, we can only practice together, or try to jump in drop-in games at the same time, but no regular games until the playoff game
TheVisualizer
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Marvie_3 said:
we gotta try to set up a GAF 5-on-5 or 6-on-6 game one of these days
Zaraki_Kenpachi
Member
I can play tomorrow.
I'm gonna leave this video here to inspire us for tomorrow.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LJkHm2WtSsk
Learn it. Know it. Live it.
Old time hockey.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LJkHm2WtSsk
Learn it. Know it. Live it.
Old time hockey.