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Snipers
These guys excel at finding a happy home for the puck in
the back of an opponent’s net. Snipers aren’t the most physical
players in the game, but their finesse and accuracy make them
formidable threats to any goalie.
Spin-Around
Snipers can execute
this move with the puck to
evade opposing players.
Stick Clip
This move without the puck lets snipers disrupt the
shots of opposing players.
Balanced
These are the well-rounded players who make up the bulk
of every team’s roster. Although they don’t excel at any one skill,
their versatility makes them invaluable parts of every team.
Protect the Puck
Balanced players can use this move with the
puck to shield it from stick checks while they have possession.
On-the-Fly Coaching
Control doesn’t stop with the individual player.
NHL Rivals 2004
gives you command of your team’s in-game strategy, including
line changes, aggression levels, and specific team plays. You can
change in-game strategies by using
?
.
Team Plays
Do you like to crash the net? Are you conservative about killing
penalties? Here’s where you decide.
1. Select
Options
from the
Main Menu
.
2. Select
Team Manager
.
3. Select
Team Strategy
.
4. Select a team.
You also can adjust your team strategy by selecting
Team
Manager
from the
League Home
menu and then selecting
Team
Strategy
. Additionally, you can make in-game adjustments by
selecting
Team Options
from the
Pause
menu.
Breakout
Wings Low
This is a conservative breakout play intended to
get the puck safely out of the defensive zone.
Wings
This is a normal breakout play designed to get
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the puck out of the zone more quickly than the
Wings Low play.
Wings High
This is an aggressive breakout play designed to
get the puck out of the zone very quickly
and pressure the other team.
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