Wondering when to use your tough guys and what intimidaton is all about?

Let me quote EA's NHL producer Rammer:

Using your tough guys and grinders to finish your checks will start to wear down and intimidate the other team. The first, second or third big hit might not cause a turnover but eventually you will notice intimidated players rushing passes and D-men slapping the puck around the boards after dump ins instead of trying to pick up the puck and make a tape to tape pass. You’ll also see intimidated players bobble pass receptions if they’re about to be hit. When you notice that your players are being intimidated, that’s your cue to get a tough guy out on the ice and try to start a fight to stand up for your team and mitigate your team’s intimidation level.

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Clicking the L3 button will make your player skate faster. You can do this up to three times, but it will also drain energy.

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EA Sports explains the new dekes:



Here's a kick deke I did in an online shootout:



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Wondering how different attributes affects your player?

Here's a list: NHL 11 Attribute Explanation

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