SNIPER
Strengths
♦The perfect class for when you need some scoring touch inserted into your lineup. Snipers have strong shooting abilities.
Weaknesses
♦Lack physical strength and will depend on teammates to create space and scoring chances.
♦Below average defensive skill.
POWER FORWARD
Strengths
♦Excellent balance and strong on the puck. An effective player class for those who use the cycle game.
♦A physical player that uses strength to open space for other teammates.
♦Heavy slap shot.
Weaknesses
♦Average shot accuracy.
PLAYMAKER
Strengths
♦Top-end passing skill. The best choice for the EASHL player who likes to set up their teammates and create scoring chances.
♦Good puck control helps this class keep possession of the puck while teammates look to get open for a scoring chance.
Weaknesses
♦Lacks physical strength and can get knocked off the puck by stronger opponents.
♦Average shot accuracy. This class should always look to make the pass before shooting.
♦Average defensive skills.
GRINDER
Strengths
♦High rated physical skills. This class works well for players who like to engage in the physical side of the game including puck battles, shot blocking or deliver crushing hits.
♦With a strong hand-eye rating, this class will have a higher chance at deflections in front of opposing goalies.
Weaknesses
♦Below average shooting and puck skills. Needs to keep things simple on the offensive side of the puck.
ENFORCER
Strengths
♦An imposing force with top rated physical skills. Can easily knock the puck off opponents by using checking skills.
♦Top rated fighting skills that can help energize the team.
Weaknesses
♦Poor shooting and puck skills.
♦Strong but not skilled.
TWO-WAY FORWARD
Strengths
♦Has elements of both a playmaker and a grinder. An excellent player class for those who deploy a balanced attack strategy.
♦Uses defensive skills to win puck battles and create turnovers which help the team in the transition game.
♦Good passing skills which allow this class to set up teammates.
Weaknesses
♦Good transition game but doesnt excel on the offensive side of the puck compared to other classes.
♦This class needs to keep their play simple on offense as they lack deking ability.
TWO-WAY DEFENSEMAN
Strengths
♦This class provides a good balance of offense and defense from the blue line. They are an excellent player class for those who deploy a balanced attack strategy.
♦Good at the transition game causing turnovers and getting a solid first pass out of the defensive zone.
Weaknesses
♦Average shooting.
♦Average puck control.
OFFENSIVE DEFENSEMAN
Strengths
♦A good choice for those who want to generate offense from the back-end or are looking for a power play quarterback.
♦Great shooting accuracy from the point.
♦Great passing in all situations.
Weaknesses
♦Lack physical skills on offense and can get knocked off the puck more easily than the average player class.
♦Lacks physical skill on defense and will have trouble stopping opponents along the boards or in front of the net.
DEFENSIVE DEFENSEMAN
Strengths
♦The perfect choice for when you want to shut down your opponent.
♦High rated physical and checking attributes.
♦Heavy shot from the point.
Weaknesses
♦Average puck skills. This class can make simple breakout passes, but dont expect them to act as a playmaker.
♦Low shooting accuracy.
BUTTERFLY GOALIE
Strengths
♦Covers the bottom part of the net utilizing the popular butterfly style.
♦Strong rebound control.
Weaknesses
♦More vulnerable to high shots going into the top corners.
STAND-UP GOALIE
Strengths
♦A style that might be rare in todays game, but could be extremely effective in EASHL. Covers the top part of the net more effectively.
♦Can see over screens with a higher vision rating.
♦Strong passing and puck playing ability that can help your team breakout of the defensive zone.
Weaknesses
♦More susceptible to low shots that go along the ice.
HYBRID GOALIE
Strengths
♦Average goalie skill across the board. This goalie class is perfect for the player that like to mix up their playing style as the game goes on.
Weaknesses
♦No major weaknesses.