EASHL Is Incredible

by pastapadre
Posted September 12th, 2008 at 11:37 pm

After spending all night playing EASHL in NHL 09 it is clear that this is one of if not the best feature a sports game has ever offered. I sat down in the early evening and didn’t expect to play for very long. Six hours later I was still online. It was probably the most fun I’ve had playing a video game in years. It easily topped the Online Team Play experience from the 08 games thanks in part to having the games count and having your own self to play for.

When the game starts up you create your player which you can edit later. But that is your identity when playing in the EASHL. Your name is on the back of the jersey and you’re gaining attribute points to distribute. As a member of a club you have access to the “Dressing Room” where you meet up with teammates. From there you head into games against other clubs. You can choose any position to play, you aren’t locked into what you had set for your player. In this mode you are controlling just yourself on the ice and are assessed based on performance for your particular position. This means if you get a penalty you’re literally watching the action from the box. At the end of the game you’re graded on your performance. You’ll carry a grade along with your stats which are tracked for numerous categories. All club games count towards the club’s record and placement within the ranking system. Performance wise there was no lag even in the biggest game that was participated in which totaled nine users involved.

If you’d like to join club Pasta Padre (Xbox 360) than leave a comment with your gamertag. Please only those who will be actively playing on a regular basis. The club isn’t about winning but just about having fun. I decided this even before losing seven straight games (current record: 2-9). We can especially use people who know how to score goals. When I get a chance I’ll send out club invites. Please know that an invite can only be sent to gamertags that have played NHL 09. You accept an invite by pulling up your player HUB from within the game.

I went ahead and recorded videos of some of the games. I’ll be posting a few of them on Saturday morning/afternoon.

Tags: eashl

http://pastapadre.com/ sdot

more hockey NO

just kidN

if ur NOT 1st ur LAST
http://pastapadre.com sdot

more hockey NO

just kidN

if ur NOT 1st ur LAST
http://pastapadre.com/ sdot

I CAN’T LIE I REALLY DON’T like HOCKEY

but after cN vidz
playin da demo &
readin PASTA’s POST dis game sounds aight

still WOULDN’T buy dis game (my blackness won’t permit dat) but soundz like sumthin I could rent/play instead of Madden til those B-BALL gms come out

@Padre now I kno you sed itz NOT about winning but who’s was da reason you LOST 9 gns

wuz it sum1 on ur team or just NOT bein dat familar wit da controls yet
http://pastapadre.com sdot

I CAN’T LIE I REALLY DON’T like HOCKEY

but after cN vidz
playin da demo &
readin PASTA’s POST dis game sounds aight

still WOULDN’T buy dis game (my blackness won’t permit dat) but soundz like sumthin I could rent/play instead of Madden til those B-BALL gms come out

@Padre now I kno you sed itz NOT about winning but who’s was da reason you LOST 9 gns

wuz it sum1 on ur team or just NOT bein dat familar wit da controls yet
http://www.pastapadre.com/ pastapadre

That we couldn’t score. We got two goals in one game, won the other in a shootout, and were shutout in the rest.
http://www.pastapadre.com pastapadre

That we couldn’t score. We got two goals in one game, won the other in a shootout, and were shutout in the rest.
Eric

It’s one of these moments, in the age of getting constantly let down by Madden, where a sports video game (run by EA nonetheless) actually steps up and delivers an incredible product.

The Be A Pro mode is so awesome, I haven’t even played a regular game (out of probably 50 games). It’s as much fun as it could sound, even if you don’t win every game.
Eric

It’s one of these moments, in the age of getting constantly let down by Madden, where a sports video game (run by EA nonetheless) actually steps up and delivers an incredible product.

The Be A Pro mode is so awesome, I haven’t even played a regular game (out of probably 50 games). It’s as much fun as it could sound, even if you don’t win every game.
http://pastapadre.com/ sdot

so were the people ya’ll played against that good meaning they had REALLY GOOD DEFENSE or was 2night just their night

also in case I actually pick dis game up is there anybody building a club like yours but 4 PS3 you could recommend?

thx 4 ur time
http://pastapadre.com sdot

so were the people ya’ll played against that good meaning they had REALLY GOOD DEFENSE or was 2night just their night

also in case I actually pick dis game up is there anybody building a club like yours but 4 PS3 you could recommend?

thx 4 ur time
drebo87

we need to make a PS3 pastapadre league
drebo87

i mean club but i dont wanna set it up i will just join….my PSN is Drebo87
drebo87

we need to make a PS3 pastapadre league
drebo87

i mean club but i dont wanna set it up i will just join….my PSN is Drebo87
NJNETSFANFORLIF

Wow this actually looks great, i should have my copy of NHL 09 later this week,i can help ya out with the goals,i already got u as a friend Padre on XBL,so i’ll just hit u up.
NJNETSFANFORLIF

Wow this actually looks great, i should have my copy of NHL 09 later this week,i can help ya out with the goals,i already got u as a friend Padre on XBL,so i’ll just hit u up.
Darren

Send me a invite, my tag is Pigskin11. Im on your friends list already and will be on all the time.
Darren

Send me a invite, my tag is Pigskin11. Im on your friends list already and will be on all the time.
Billy

I’ll join the club. Bdiddy51791.
Billy

I’ll join the club. Bdiddy51791.
http://www.pastapadre.com/ pastapadre

I’ll send out a batch of invites when I get a chance later this morning.
http://www.pastapadre.com pastapadre

I’ll send out a batch of invites when I get a chance later this morning.
regy

GT is r00tabaga (zero’s not O’s) ……..haven’t tried the hockey league yet but I’ve been playin a shetload of OTP. What a fun game!!!!!! Go Sabres-

Sabres…Bills…& Orange in ’09

…Orange B-ball that is! -lol
regy

GT is r00tabaga (zero’s not O’s) ……..haven’t tried the hockey league yet but I’ve been playin a shetload of OTP. What a fun game!!!!!! Go Sabres-

Sabres…Bills…& Orange in ’09

…Orange B-ball that is! -lol
Michael

I’d like to join, my gamertag is floridagatorfan.
Michael

I’d like to join, my gamertag is floridagatorfan.
AzureEffect

Pasta, You know Im down bro

GT: AzureEffect
AzureEffect

Pasta, You know Im down bro

GT: AzureEffect
Alex

GT is Th3 3ped3mic I will be playing a lot online so add me, please.
Alex

GT is Th3 3ped3mic I will be playing a lot online so add me, please.
Alex

I wish madden had that feature, I play a great safety, i average 8 to 10 tackles a game and at week 11 have 9 int, I wonder how my attributes would look like
Alex

I wish madden had that feature, I play a great safety, i average 8 to 10 tackles a game and at week 11 have 9 int, I wonder how my attributes would look like
http://www.pastapadre.com/ pastapadre

I sent out some invites. A handful failed though, I’m guessing that would be due to not having played the game yet. I’ll try those gamertags later.
http://www.pastapadre.com pastapadre

I sent out some invites. A handful failed though, I’m guessing that would be due to not having played the game yet. I’ll try those gamertags later.
Charles Larsen IV

Its really awesome and i had the same expeirence you did. Im not very good at scoring goal but my defense and goaltending is nice
GT July 4 1776
Charles Larsen IV

Its really awesome and i had the same expeirence you did. Im not very good at scoring goal but my defense and goaltending is nice
GT July 4 1776
ryan

pasta, how does NHL 09 compare to NHL 08?

nhl 08 is a great game but is 09 better?
ryan

pasta, how does NHL 09 compare to NHL 08?

nhl 08 is a great game but is 09 better?
http://www.pastapadre.com/ pastapadre

Compared to NHL 08 I think 09 blows that away because of the EASHL and Be a Pro additions. Gameplay wise I’m not the person to break down improvements there. I just know I’m having a lot of fun with it.
http://www.pastapadre.com pastapadre

Compared to NHL 08 I think 09 blows that away because of the EASHL and Be a Pro additions. Gameplay wise I’m not the person to break down improvements there. I just know I’m having a lot of fun with it.
MERACE

This game is incredible! THE best sports game I have ever played.

I’m an old fart but would love to play on the Pasta Padre Team.

-MERACE
MERACE

This game is incredible! THE best sports game I have ever played.

I’m an old fart but would love to play on the Pasta Padre Team.

-MERACE
http://www.whoneedsrules.com/ Scott

Be a Pro is hands down the best mode in a sports video game ever. I would love to see this in other sports titles.
http://www.whoneedsrules.com Scott

Be a Pro is hands down the best mode in a sports video game ever. I would love to see this in other sports titles.
nba2k

[quote comment="36233"]This game is incredible! THE best sports game I have ever played.

I’m an old fart but would love to play on the Pasta Padre Team.

-MERACE[/quote]

Everytime someone plays a damn game they always say its the best game ever. It hasnt even been out that long to go thru everything. The best ever comment is getting old.
nba2k

[quote comment="36233"]This game is incredible! THE best sports game I have ever played.

I’m an old fart but would love to play on the Pasta Padre Team.

-MERACE[/quote]

Everytime someone plays a damn game they always say its the best game ever. It hasnt even been out that long to go thru everything. The best ever comment is getting old.
nba2k

[quote comment="36234"]Be a Pro is hands down the best mode in a sports video game ever. I would love to see this in other sports titles.[/quote]

Here it is again, it is in other sports games Be A Pro started with FIFA.
nba2k

[quote comment="36234"]Be a Pro is hands down the best mode in a sports video game ever. I would love to see this in other sports titles.[/quote]

Here it is again, it is in other sports games Be A Pro started with FIFA.
J-Claw

[quote comment="36235"][quote comment="36233"]This game is incredible! THE best sports game I have ever played.

I’m an old fart but would love to play on the Pasta Padre Team.

-MERACE[/quote]

Everytime someone plays a damn game they always say its the best game ever. It hasnt even been out that long to go thru everything. The best ever comment is getting old.[/quote]

Man I haven’t seen much of that, usually people are more negative than anything. This is the most widespread praise that I’ve seen for a game in a long time. Especially since its coming from people who arent even fans of the sport or the game in the past.
Marvin

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