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Just my two cents...
I am pushing fifty and I have played just about every video hockey game known to man. I mainly play franchise mode so my opinion on the game will be directed thusly. So far I feel this is by far the best video hockey game ever. It should also rank in the top ten of all sport sim games. If you are on the fence about buying the game based on recent failed releases, don't be. This game is spot on.