NHL: Eastside Hockey Manager 2007 Demo

Hockey may not be as popular as other sports, such as soccer or tennis, but there are some places where it is practically adored, such as Canada. There are foreign hockey teams as well, while the NHL is one of the largest sports leagues out there, with thousands of athletes that compete against each other for the big title.

NHL: Eastside Hockey Manager 2007 is a simulator that allows you to get a taste of the competition and be a part of the hockey world, by becoming the manager of the most legendary teams in the sport. In case you want to bring an underdog under the spotlight and steal the show, there are many other leagues to choose from, complete with original rosters and player information.

Speaking of which, the game features a truly huge database, filled with data about thousands of players and teams, as well as staff members, salaries for each one of them and a lot of other information that might come in handy at some point. However, as you might expect, NHL is by far the most complete of them all, as well as the most challenging to play in.

In order for your team to succeed, you need to use the appropriate tactics and make the right changes in the squad, in order to take full advantage of every player and their abilities. However, the strategy must also be changed depending on the opposing team, since the same formations and attacks may prove to be quite ineffective against other clubs, which might be prepared to deal with your tactics.

After you are done organizing the team and deciding upon the desired strategy, you can enjoy the fruits of your labor by simulating the matches using the built-in 2D engine. While the graphics quality is obviously nothing to be amazed over, its purpose is more to provide you with a visual component, as well as a way to see the positioning of the squad out on the court and point out the flaws in your approach.

In the end, NHL: Eastside Hockey Manager 2007 will have you staring at statistics and team information more than actually viewing the matches, which is why the friendly interface comes in handy. Moreover, everything is easy to reach and you can quickly get the hang of the game, as long as you know how the world of hockey works.