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

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

Xbox Live Gamertag: xEntityx
masmd

XBOX live gamertag : MASMD

getting the game this am hopefully
masmd

XBOX live gamertag : MASMD

getting the game this am hopefully
Anthony

gamertag DoubleOT for the club
Anthony

gamertag DoubleOT for the club
Big Country

Pasta…

I’m already in a club, but you should keep an eye out for “Big Country”. He’s a 6’9″ Power Forward.
Big Country

Pasta…

I’m already in a club, but you should keep an eye out for “Big Country”. He’s a 6’9″ Power Forward.
clivo360

Scored a hat trick is my only EAHL game. So if you need goals, hit me up. Gamertag: LiVorio
clivo360

Scored a hat trick is my only EAHL game. So if you need goals, hit me up. Gamertag: LiVorio
Details

This sounds really cool. I wasn’t planning on getting a hockey game, but I might reconsider.

The goal should be to exceed expectations. It sounds like NHL 09 does that.
Details

This sounds really cool. I wasn’t planning on getting a hockey game, but I might reconsider.

The goal should be to exceed expectations. It sounds like NHL 09 does that.
Mnofsteel34

send me an invite….mnofsteel34
Mnofsteel34

send me an invite….mnofsteel34
http://www.the337.com/ Gossennator

Pasta,
I am making my own club and I was wondering do you have to use NHL and other minor league teams jerseys or can you import them from create-a-team?
Thanks
http://www.the337.com Gossennator

Pasta,
I am making my own club and I was wondering do you have to use NHL and other minor league teams jerseys or can you import them from create-a-team?
Thanks
pastapadre

[quote comment="36252"]Pasta,
I am making my own club and I was wondering do you have to use NHL and other minor league teams jerseys or can you import them from create-a-team?
Thanks[/quote]

I believe you have to use one of the team jerseys and can’t create your own.
pastapadre

[quote comment="36252"]Pasta,
I am making my own club and I was wondering do you have to use NHL and other minor league teams jerseys or can you import them from create-a-team?
Thanks[/quote]

I believe you have to use one of the team jerseys and can’t create your own.
Travis

My Gamertag is TDiddilicous. I don’t have the game right now as we speak, because I was expecting the release to be later on in the year. I should be getting the game either tonight or Monday afternoon. I would love to have a good group to play with soon.
Travis

My Gamertag is TDiddilicous. I don’t have the game right now as we speak, because I was expecting the release to be later on in the year. I should be getting the game either tonight or Monday afternoon. I would love to have a good group to play with soon.
Atom1

im winnin
Atom1

im winnin
CoreySA

I’ll join your team if you’re kind enough to send an invite my way. I too enjoyed the hell out of the mode and although I lost all 3 games I participated in, it was good fun regardless. I plan to play continuously throughout the winter.

My gamertag is CoreySA
CoreySA

I’ll join your team if you’re kind enough to send an invite my way. I too enjoyed the hell out of the mode and although I lost all 3 games I participated in, it was good fun regardless. I plan to play continuously throughout the winter.

My gamertag is CoreySA
pastapadre

Alright I’ve got a bunch of invites out now. I’m gone most of the day (going to the Oklahoma-Washington game). For those who wanted in but don’t have the game yet be sure to drop a comment when you do get the game and I’ll make sure to send an invite your way the next time I log in.
pastapadre

Alright I’ve got a bunch of invites out now. I’m gone most of the day (going to the Oklahoma-Washington game). For those who wanted in but don’t have the game yet be sure to drop a comment when you do get the game and I’ll make sure to send an invite your way the next time I log in.
MERACE

Sorry if you “hear that all the time” but it is the FIRST time that I have ever said it about a video sports game.

-MERACE
MERACE

Sorry if you “hear that all the time” but it is the FIRST time that I have ever said it about a video sports game.

-MERACE
http://pastapadre.com/ sdot

HI HATER

as far as my av i’m NOT gonna explain dat N e again

if U wanna kno Y i got dat pic check da other topics
http://pastapadre.com sdot

HI HATER

as far as my av i’m NOT gonna explain dat N e again

if U wanna kno Y i got dat pic check da other topics
MERACE

One more comment about NHL 09 (if that’s ok with you nba2k). This will be the first year that I won’t be buying both hockey games.

-MERACE
MERACE

One more comment about NHL 09 (if that’s ok with you nba2k). This will be the first year that I won’t be buying both hockey games.

-MERACE
ddRick

I’d like to join… ddRick

I wonder if they would ever put this mode in Madden online. That would be awesome if everyone actually plays their position….
ddRick

I’d like to join… ddRick

I wonder if they would ever put this mode in Madden online. That would be awesome if everyone actually plays their position….
Atom1

Pasta, I dont think I had a Profile set up wehn you sent out the invites, but its set up now, so please resend. Look forward to playing with all you guys……
(GT= im winnin)
Atom1

Pasta, I dont think I had a Profile set up wehn you sent out the invites, but its set up now, so please resend. Look forward to playing with all you guys……
(GT= im winnin)
Aaron

I’m on everyday pasta and am a long time nhl player. I can score some goals. my gamertag is simmons44blue.
Aaron

I’m on everyday pasta and am a long time nhl player. I can score some goals. my gamertag is simmons44blue.
Balding Bear

i’ll join. i bought the game the other day. it’s outstanding. blows madden 09 out of the water.

my xbox 360 gamertag is: Balding Bear
Balding Bear

i’ll join. i bought the game the other day. it’s outstanding. blows madden 09 out of the water.

my xbox 360 gamertag is: Balding Bear
amedawg00

Pasta,
EA should let u market this game. I just picked up the game based on your ethusiasm, even though Im not a huge hockey fan….my GT is amedawg00 on xbox 360…Shoot me an invite please.
amedawg00

Pasta,
EA should let u market this game. I just picked up the game based on your ethusiasm, even though Im not a huge hockey fan….my GT is amedawg00 on xbox 360…Shoot me an invite please.
pastapadre

Just sent out some more invites.
pastapadre

Just sent out some more invites.
MARC

I’d like to join my gt is KLDVTA2077
MARC

I’d like to join my gt is KLDVTA2077
Eric

Im in Jules187
Eric

Im in Jules187
Steve Walker

Pasta, hit me up with an invite for your club…SteveW949

Thanks
Steve Walker

Pasta, hit me up with an invite for your club…SteveW949

Thanks