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A hockey player skates toward the goal under bright arena lights during a fast-paced game.

NHL 07 Review: Two Games Wearing One Title

NHL 07 split into two games: a rebuilt Xbox 360 version with analog stick control and puck physics, and unchanged ports for Xbox, PC and PSP.

By mitch·4 min readSeptember 16, 2026

A hockey player absorbs a heavy hit from another player on the ice.

Game Reviews7.8/10

NHL 14 Nails the Hockey, Then Trips Over Its Own New Ideas

NHL 14 review: EA's 2013 hockey sim shipped with the Fight Night-style Enforcer Engine, FIFA collision physics, and a fan-voted Martin Brodeur cover.

By mitch·6 min readSeptember 16, 2026

A player executes a spinning fake move upon the ice as the puck gleams beneath the arena lights.

Game Reviews7.9/10

NHL 19 Review: Outdoor Nostalgia, Legends, and a Closed Rink

NHL 19 review: EA's pond-hockey experiment with World of CHEL, RPM Tech, 200+ legends and Gretzky — plus why its 2023 server shutdown matters.

By mitch·4 min readSeptember 16, 2026

A hockey player executes a precise body check against an opponent on a brightly lit professional ice rink.

Game Reviews8.7/10

What NHL 12’s interactive goalie control changed about playing the position

NHL 12 review: EA Canada made goalies interactive and crushable in the crease, plus physics, Be a Pro and Season Ticket changes. Score: 8.7/10.

By mitch·5 min readSeptember 15, 2026

A player carries the puck toward the goal while spectators watch in the arena.

Game Reviews8.4/10

EA’s NHL 13 Cover Vote Let Fans Pick the Face of the Franchise

NHL 13 shipped September 11, 2012, with Claude Giroux on the cover, the franchise's best first-week sales, and the first real female players in the series.

By mitch·6 min readSeptember 14, 2026