: This is the primary "paper" document for the game. It is crucial for understanding the EA Sports Skill Stick , a revolutionary feature introduced in this installment. The manual details how to execute "between-the-legs" shots, bat-ins, and signature dekes using the right analog stick.
: Due to an early release schedule to beat competitors, the game famously lacks the 2005 draft class by default, meaning stars like Sidney Crosby and Alexander Ovechkin are not in the base roster. Perspectives on the Game NHL 06
: If you are researching the competitor title from Sony, the Gretzky NHL 06 Manual is the standard reference for that specific arcade-style game on PlayStation 2. Notable Game Features and Reviews : This is the primary "paper" document for the game
If you are writing a "paper" (essay or review) on the game, these historical points are key: : Due to an early release schedule to
: A reader poll from IGN highlighted that while NHL 06 won for its "pretty" graphics and fun factor, some purists preferred the simulation style of its rival, NHL 2K6 .
: Reviewers at GameFAQs noted that the Skill Stick gave players a feeling of being "in control" that was missing in previous entries.