Eastside Hockey Manager (Game)

[Johnny DangerFace]

I just wanted to give a heads up to those of you who enjoy hockey video games.  Eastside Hockey Manager got released for PC (15 dollars) this week and is the most in depth hockey (simulation) game.  Its for those of you who enjoy the GM mode of NHL 15 except more indepth. 

 

 

Just to give you an idea:

 

[Eleven]

That game has always looked interesting, but I think it's always only been available for PC.  

[Johnny DangerFace]

That game has always looked interesting, but I think it's always only been available for PC.

Yea but apparently the last version came out in 2007 and this is the latest release. Iv never heard of it before haha

[qwksndmonster]

I'm intrigued.

 

But. Who has 15 dollars?

[Andrew Amerk]

I'm intrigued.

 

But. Who has 15 dollars?

Leino.

[thesportsbuff]

I bought the game a week or so ago. Friends and internet message boards have been recommending I try EHM 07 for years, but I was always reluctant to buy a game from 2007. When I saw this new version on Steam, I figured I would give it a shot. So far it has not disappointed! 

 

I have always been one of the guys who starts a GM mode on NHL 15 and simulates. And simulates. And simulates. I sim a few weeks at a time, monitor my progress, maybe make a trade or two along the way. I stop at key points in the season like the ASG and near trade deadline, but after taking care of my managerial duties, it was back to simulating. I rarely actually play any games, preferring to try to manage my team to victory based on the game's own sim engine. A lot of people might think that's boring, but I have always enjoyed it as far back as I can remember. The NHL series has been good for this -- but oh my, EHM takes it to a whole new level.

 

It was a little overwhelming at first. You have control of everything you can imagine and it is a lot to take in, but after a few lengthy play sessions I've gotten a good grasp on most of it. I haven't gotten too involved with setting up custom tactics yet because I'm not the biggest X's and O's guy. I hired Mike Babcock to do that for me  :flirt:

 

One thing to note: Because the game isn't officially licensed by the NHL, it uses randomized names for all owners/managers/coaches/players/etc. That would take away a lot of the fun for me. Luckily there is already a roster database available on a third party site (for free) that allows you to use real world players. It is actually quite impressive. 

 

Anyway I could go on forever, but the bottom line is if you're into this kind of game, it is worth it. It's super addicting. I had to self-impose a moratorium on the game this weekend to make sure I spend SOME time with family...  :P

[Johnny DangerFace]

I bought the game a week or so ago. Friends and internet message boards have been recommending I try EHM 07 for years, but I was always reluctant to buy a game from 2007. When I saw this new version on Steam, I figured I would give it a shot. So far it has not disappointed! 

 

I have always been one of the guys who starts a GM mode on NHL 15 and simulates. And simulates. And simulates. I sim a few weeks at a time, monitor my progress, maybe make a trade or two along the way. I stop at key points in the season like the ASG and near trade deadline, but after taking care of my managerial duties, it was back to simulating. I rarely actually play any games, preferring to try to manage my team to victory based on the game's own sim engine. A lot of people might think that's boring, but I have always enjoyed it as far back as I can remember. The NHL series has been good for this -- but oh my, EHM takes it to a whole new level.

 

It was a little overwhelming at first. You have control of everything you can imagine and it is a lot to take in, but after a few lengthy play sessions I've gotten a good grasp on most of it. I haven't gotten too involved with setting up custom tactics yet because I'm not the biggest X's and O's guy. I hired Mike Babcock to do that for me  :flirt:

 

One thing to note: Because the game isn't officially licensed by the NHL, it uses randomized names for all owners/managers/coaches/players/etc. That would take away a lot of the fun for me. Luckily there is already a roster database available on a third party site (for free) that allows you to use real world players. It is actually quite impressive. 

 

Anyway I could go on forever, but the bottom line is if you're into this kind of game, it is worth it. It's super addicting. I had to self-impose a moratorium on the game this weekend to make sure I spend SOME time with family...  :P

 

Same here.  It is very overwhelming so far, but I am getting the hang of it.  I haven't gotten into tactics much either.  The two other areas I am iffy on is player ratings (I don't fully get what is good or not.  There arent' overall ratings like nhl series.....and I don't fully grasp potential/projections of younger players) and practice (I haven't done the practice feature which I think has a lot to do with developing players).  

[matter2003]

Its a great game...

 

EastSide Hockey Manager for Hockey(Franchise Hockey Manager is quite good as well tho)

 

OOTP 16 for Baseball

 

Football Manager 2015 for Soccer

 

All are great GM/Coach management games

[Johnny DangerFace]

Ill have to try out the baseball one, is it similar?

[matter2003]

Ill have to try out the baseball one, is it similar?

It might be the best sim game ever made...it's regularly played by MLB players(Curt Schilling is addicted) and even front office types and owners(Red Sox owner) who are all pretty amazed with the realism...