NHL 06: Gameplay, Platforms and Key Facts

NHL 06 (2005) is a simulator, sport video game developed by EA Canada, available on XBOX, NGC, PC, PS2. It holds an aggregated critic and player score of 82/100 on IGDB.

What is NHL 06 about?

Hit the ice with EA Sports' NHL 06 for the XBOX. This entry in the NHL series builds on the 2005 version by adding new rules and an up to date rooster that includes just about every big name in the National Hockey League. NHL 06 includes everything from NHL 05, including the revamped shooting controls. New to the 2006 version is the use of the left analog stick for deking, which in hockey terms means to dodge and fake out defenders. The right analog stick is used to pull off fancy moves like a spin or between the legs pass. These fancy moves will distract goalkeepers, giving the gamer an opening to shoot. The drawback to these moves is that only superstar characters can pull them off regularly. The game includes many of the traditional hockey game modes, including dynasty mode. In dynasty mode, gamers will control their own hockey team and have to deal with outside pressures, sponsors, a

Key details

NHL 06 was released in 2005 and supports single player, split screen. Platforms: XBOX, NGC, PC, PS2. Developer: EA Canada.

Should you play NHL 06?

A solid 82/100 aggregate score makes NHL 06 a safe pick for fans of simulator, sport.