EA aims to light the lamp again with the '08 edition of its annual hockey game. This year, runs on an all-new skating engine, which means new analog speed control of the left stick that gives you the variance you need to glide into the zone with control or get a burst of speed to step up on a defender. You have the control to perform crossovers to maintain speed or carve tight turns for an immediate change in direction. Also added are new Skill Stick Moments, where you have more control over 1-on-1 matchups. Use your stick to push the puck into space and walk around your defender. Once you're all alone in front, improved stick handling and shooting accuracy will give you the toolset to beat your goaltender for that decisive goal. On the sim side, players can develop AHL players from all 29 minor league AHL teams -- play favorites rising stars or be a GM and manage a team as they develop into candidates for the pro circuit.

NHL 08 Review - September 10, 2007
The most realistic hockey game to ever hit the ice, but does that also make it the best?

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Pre-GC 2007: NHL 08 Extended Hands-On - August 16, 2007
If it's in the game, it really is in the game.

Pre-E3 2007: Hands-on NHL 08 - July 6, 2007
We step onto the ice with the most intuitive, realistic NHL effort yet.

NHL 08 First Look - June 7, 2007
Last season, the skill stick evolved videogame hockey. Will EA score again?

Game of the Month: September 2007 - September 28, 2007
This was an easy decision.

Insider Video Features: Grudge Match: NHL 2K8 vs. NHL 08 - September 17, 2007
The two bitter rivals clash again, this time with the coolest show on earth as the setting.

NHL 08 Blog: Dynasty Mode - August 23, 2007
This year's NHL title has a nice bit of extra depth to offer.

NHL 08 Player Ratings - August 23, 2007
Full rosters and stats for every team in the league.

NHL 08 Blog: Create A Play and On The Fly AI - August 2, 2007
EA talks about two new features included in this year's NHL title.

NHL 08 Blog: The Coolest Game On Earth - June 12, 2007
Movement, the Skill Stick and other improvements are all covered in the first blog for NHL 08

Sports: EA Predicts San Jose to Take Stanley Cup - September 27, 2007
NHL 08 simulation calls Sharks as 2008 champs.

NHL 08 Demo Hits the Ice - August 30, 2007
Try the game now on your 360 -- PS3 demo coming soon.

Eric Staal to Grace NHL 08 Cover - June 12, 2007
The Caroline Hurricanes center is the new face of EA's hockey game.

Games: NHL 08 Skates Onto Store Shelves - September 11, 2007
Gentleman, grab your hockey sticks.

Games: NHL 08 Demo Hits Xbox LIVE - August 30, 2007
Experience videogame hockey at its best before it ships.

Games: EA Names Cover Athlete for NHL 08 - June 12, 2007
Eric Staal of the Carolina Hurricanes to grace cover of latest installment.