VSN NHL 09 Hockey Tournament!

[killgod]

Ok.

Rather than trying to dive back into a league, with a newly patched game, and a group of users that's not entirely familiar with each other....I feel a tournament would be the best place to start.

Lets do something small, complete it...and build on it. (MY goal is to run a couple small tournaments, and once the NHL brackets are set, we'll do a VSN NHL Playoff and maybe I'll bug Len to let me blog it on the front page!)



This is what we we'll be doing for now.

NHL Clubs only.

Olympic/Euro Cup style tournament. (4 -16 teams, must have even number of teams)

We'll be split into 2-4 groups, RR with 1 game per opponent and and top 2 advance per group to a single game playoff.


Nice. Simple. Short.


This thing will kick off when (or shortly after) the Patch drops for the Xbox 360, as this will be a 360 tournament. (Sorry I don't own NHL on PS3!)

Between now and then, we need to determine who is involved, and what team they will be.


If you want to play in this nice lil shindig, reply below and give me your team. originally was asking for top 5 but since almost everyone's #1 was different you all just have been given those teams, a couple guys have to settle for #2. boo fucking hoo, it's just a tourney

Once we've set the amount of users, i'll use a randomizer to pick a draft order and assign teams based on your choices below.

That way I don't have to hound you when it's your turn and things progress quick and smooth.

The due date to enter will be the day the patch drops, as that day will probably be the day teams are assigned and we kick this thing off. (4-8 days I'm guessing)

Invite other players if you can!

-kg



also, as mentioned in the other thread. be aware of the upcoming patch changes! (http://forums.ea.com/mboards/thread.jspa?threadID=493498&tstart=0)



players confirmed and potential teams (15/16)

_kg_ - LA Kings
tailback U - San Jose Sharks
lanteri87 - Boston Bruins
eaglesareownage - Philadelphia Flyers
airforce - Toronto Maple Leafs
metsfan1575 - New Jersey Devils
JaminLemon - Calgary Flames
Ravin - Montreal Canadiens
Leaffan - Buffalo Sabres
LC AAU - New York Rangers
Heelsox - Washington Capitals
rainbowunicorn - Chicago Blackhawks
bweiss - Pittsburgh Penguins
krebsG4L - Detroit Red Wings
Townie33 - Vancouver Canucks



Group Layout

 

[Tailback U]

1. Sharks
2. Rangers
3. Canucks
4. Devils
5. Flames

 

[Lanteri]

1) Bruins
2) Flames
3) Hurricanes
4) Blue Jackets
5) Flyers

 

[Roogy]

1. Blue Jackets
2. Sharks
3. Rangers
4. Bruins
5. Maple Laughs

 

[killgod]

I'll add my top 5 as well I guess

1) Kings
2) Coyotes
3) Panthers
4) Leafs
5) Blackhawks

 

[Ravin]

I'll roll in it. Tourny's are fun and quick.

1. Canadiens
2. Penguins
3. Capitals
4. Lightning
5. Flames

 

[killgod]

9 signups so far! that's wicked.


funny thing is, no 1 pick dupes.

right now everyone is looking to get their #1 seleciton.

 

[leaffan]

I'll play. I really don't care what team I'm given.

Buffalo, Anaheim, Minnesota, New York Rangers or Carolina.

Just give me whoever.

 

[killgod]

I'll play. I really don't care what team I'm given.

Buffalo, Anaheim, Minnesota, New York Rangers or Carolina.

Just give me whoever.

Whoever eh? You get the Islanders then. :happy:

 

[LC AAU]

Blackhawks, Rangers, or Flames please.

 

[celtsxpatsxsox]

Damnit, I wish I didnt get rid of NHL 09 now. Might get this from gamefly so I will keep you posted if I want to join.

 

[killgod]

We got 12 players so far. Only allowing 4 more before a wait list in case anyone drops.

:screams:

 

[Lanteri]

Unrelated note..

I got my old gamertag back, but now I gotta redo all my custom audio, cause naturally it doesn't transfer.

Oh and apparently your saved dynasties are tied to your gamertag too. WTF.

 

[RainboUnicorn]

I want in with the blackhawks

 

[killgod]

I want in with the blackhawks

do you have any other choices as two guys have already put them as their #1 choice.

 

[Tailback U]

Nice, few more and let's do this.

 

[Ravin]

The only issue coming is, the patch is going to ruin the game. Buddy of mine and leaf has a PS3 and has been playing with it, and the penalties are massively jacked up. To the point where it is just stupid now. Like if you hit someone without the puck (even after they just passed it) you're getting called for it. If you're in the corner and you hit them, called again. The way our buddy put it was "they turned it up from calling 5% to calling 95%".

 

[BWEISS]

I'll do it

I Want the Penguins

 

[killgod]

just 2 spots left. patch will be out this week so we should start before the weekend.

 

[Tailback U]

The only issue coming is, the patch is going to ruin the game. Buddy of mine and leaf has a PS3 and has been playing with it, and the penalties are massively jacked up. To the point where it is just stupid now. Like if you hit someone without the puck (even after they just passed it) you're getting called for it. If you're in the corner and you hit them, called again. The way our buddy put it was "they turned it up from calling 5% to calling 95%".

Whatever, let's see how it is for ourselves before we start saying that it is going to ruin the game.

If that is the case then it will take some time to adjust. If it's really that bad, and I wouldn't rule it out because this is EA we are talking about, then that will suck but let's give it a shot.