Home
Reply
 
Thread Tools
Old 10-05-2012, 12:43 PM   #1
Executive Editor
 
RaychelSnr's Arena
 
OVR: 57
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Oklahoma City, OK
Posts: 4,846
Blog Entries: 490
NHL 13: Powerplay Strategies


With the new skating engine, prominent poke-checking and super-powered goalies, the powerplay looks a little bit different in NHL 13. A lot of strategies from previous years will still find success here and there, but the emphasis has definitely been placed on perimeter play — or at the very least, creating an opening through a cycle so that you can get to the slot.

To start with, the strategies on offer during the powerplay remain the same as in previous years, with the “overload” highlighting skilled forwards, the “umbrella” emphasizing play off the half-boards, and the “shooting” formation for booming point shots. There is also a slider to set the AI tendency for carrying or dumping the puck on the powerplay, which can be useful when you are locked to a position or playing in coach mode. You can also still customize defensive formation on the PP, with “collapsing,” “staggered” or “tight point” options.

Read More - NHL 13: Powerplay Strategies
Platform: Xbox 360 / PS3
RaychelSnr is offline  
Reply With Quote
Advertisements - Register to remove
Old 10-05-2012, 01:25 PM   #2
Just started!
 
OVR: 0
Join Date: Oct 2012
Re: NHL 13: Powerplay Strategies

ShankmarDunka is offline  
Reply With Quote
Old 10-05-2012, 01:44 PM   #3
MVP
 
OVR: 16
Join Date: May 2004
Re: NHL 13: Powerplay Strategies

This is good stuff. Is there a FORECHECK / Defensive guide out there as well?
Steven547 is offline  
Reply With Quote
Old 10-11-2012, 11:51 AM   #4
Rookie
 
Mikey88's Arena
 
OVR: 5
Join Date: Aug 2005
I use shooting on the PP.. seems to work pretty well, i get lots of deflection goals off of point shots.
Mikey88 is offline  
Reply With Quote
Old 10-11-2012, 06:50 PM   #5
MVP
 
actionhank's Arena
 
OVR: 4
Join Date: Jan 2010
Re: NHL 13: Powerplay Strategies

I'm glad they've toned down the clearing for the PK as the CPU, it's still a bit ridiculous at times, but it's definitely better than in NHL12 where as soon as the AI touched the puck it was launched down the ice.
actionhank is offline  
Reply With Quote
Advertisements - Register to remove
Old 10-13-2012, 04:34 PM   #6
The Kaptain
 
gopher_guy's Arena
 
OVR: 22
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota
Posts: 7,390
Re: NHL 13: Powerplay Strategies

I wish there was a way to practice the PP. Like, you can play 5 on 4, but can't practice setting up a PP. Unless I am missing it.
__________________
University of Minnesota Golden Gopher Hockey
Minnesota's Pride on Ice: 1974, 1976, 1979, 2002 & 2003 NCAA National Champions

"The name on the front of the jersey is a hell of a lot more important than the one on the back."
-Herb Brooks
gopher_guy is offline  
Reply With Quote
Old 10-13-2012, 04:37 PM   #7
MVP
 
OVR: 16
Join Date: May 2004
Re: NHL 13: Powerplay Strategies

Quote:
Originally Posted by gopher_guy
I wish there was a way to practice the PP. Like, you can play 5 on 4, but can't practice setting up a PP. Unless I am missing it.
Don't have the game up, but couldn't you do this in the practice mode?
Steven547 is offline  
Reply With Quote
Old 10-13-2012, 04:58 PM   #8
The Kaptain
 
gopher_guy's Arena
 
OVR: 22
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota
Posts: 7,390
Re: NHL 13: Powerplay Strategies

Quote:
Originally Posted by Steven547
Don't have the game up, but couldn't you do this in the practice mode?
I tried, but I don't think so. You can practice in the offensive zone 5 on 4, but it's just offensive zone practice. You can't set up a PP. Again, unless I am missing it somehow.
__________________
University of Minnesota Golden Gopher Hockey
Minnesota's Pride on Ice: 1974, 1976, 1979, 2002 & 2003 NCAA National Champions

"The name on the front of the jersey is a hell of a lot more important than the one on the back."
-Herb Brooks
gopher_guy is offline  
Reply With Quote
Reply


« Previous Thread | Next Thread »

« Operation Sports Forums > Hockey > EA Sports NHL > EA Sports NHL Legacy »



Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is On
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are Off



All times are GMT -4. The time now is 01:35 PM.
Top -