Official NHL 11 CAG Team - CheapyD All Stars - Hockey Nights Tue @ 10e / Fri @ 8e

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Yeah, ridiculous night, guys. Going into the night, we were already on a 6 game winning streak, and after destroying our first opponent 8-0, we decided we should really go for the "win 10 consecutive games" accomplishment. So, we were a little choosey with what teams we played. But it's good practice for trying to win that banner because that's exactly how we should do it.

Here's the pics I grabbed, along with some final numbers.

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We finished the night 10-0.
We had 9 straight shutouts, finally giving up a goal in our last game of the night.
We outscored our opponents 46-1.
We had 5 DNF wins in a row (and I think 6 or 7 overall)
Overall, the CAG team is on a 16 game winning streak, outscoring our opponents 67-6.
We're also 19-1 in our last 20 games.

We actually even had another game thrown in there that we got cheated out of when the other team quit with us winning 8-1 in the 2nd period (this game was right after our two 8-0 wins and would have been our 9th win in a row). So, that would have shortened our shutout streak, but the results didn't count. Looking at those numbers, Alan made the comment "it almost looks like we're boosting", haha. Hopefully we can just keep that going into the playoffs.
 
I think it's insane that Thursday night, we sorta just all clicked together. Like, something in brains just switched on. It's crazyness! It's almost PUDDINGNESS!
 
Yeah, I really don't get EA's formula for determining which division you're in. Here's four of the teams we beat last night with their division and records. How the hell is TCC Trojans a pro team and Btown Burrrs isn't?

CheapyD All Stars - 3 - 0 - The Bed Intruders (Pro / 59-34-10)
CheapyD All Stars - 3 - 0 - Btown Burrrs (Amateur / 51-36-5)
CheapyD All Stars - 5 - 0 - Mike Tysons Punch Out (Elite / 35-26-2)
CheapyD All Stars - 3 - 0 - TCC Trojans (Pro / 10-9-1)
 
[quote name='Vulcan2422']I think it's insane that Thursday night, we sorta just all clicked together. Like, something in brains just switched on. It's crazyness! It's almost PUDDINGNESS![/QUOTE]

I was thinking about this some more today and what I really like about our regular playoff group is that we've got two beastly defensemen, but our forwards have also learned to play a pretty damn stoutly defense. Our forecheck is usually pretty effective, but if they even manage to get past us, God help them on getting into our zone with the way you guys hold the line.

I meant to add it to my summary of the night, but I know we had at least 4 or 5 games where we had as many goals as they had shots. It's not even like we have guys on the team shooting 20% and up. We built our team on fundamental hockey...and it's finally coming together. We just gotta keep it sharp and bring that damn banner home.
 
Yeah, I can probably play tonight around 10 EST. The website shows that the playoffs start in 3 days and 3 hours, so that's Thursday night. It would be great if we could go for the banner that night for two reasons. 1. The earlier we play, the more teams that will still be in it. And 2. If we take care of the playoffs on Thursday, that would leave Friday as a regular Hockey Night and everybody could get back in and play. Of course, it's going to depend on everyone's availability, but hopefully Thursday will work.
 
So, who's playing tonight? I can do 10 EST or a little earlier if anyone is around. We've dropped 80 spots just by not playing since Friday (currently ranked 815). Can you believe that? Gotta keep that 16 game winning streak going! :)
 
Not a particularly great Hockey Night last night. Goalie play seemed weak right from the get go, but I don't think our defense was as sharp either. We've gotta watch ourselves going for big hits along the boards and leaving odd man scoring chances if they maintain possession. I don't think we moved the puck as well either. Made some bad passes and had some turnovers that led to breakaways.

Really, we just need to make sure we stay focused and think about making the smart play. We ran into some of those teams last night where if you give them a chance with the goalie, they score every time. Mistakes are magnified x100 in those kinds of games. We ended up going 5-4 and stayed in the top 1000 of Elite, so that's not terrible. Just gotta make sure everybody is well-rested and playing smart for the playoff run tomorrow though.
 
Yeah, I was really just running off of caffeine last night, and I think I fell asleep a few times during the last game. I'm off tomorrow and Friday, so hopefully I'll be more focused.
 
[quote name='moojuice']Yeah, I was really just running off of caffeine last night, and I think I fell asleep a few times during the last game. I'm off tomorrow and Friday, so hopefully I'll be more focused.[/QUOTE]

It's cool. That "last game of the night" is always kind of a toss up on how you think you can play vs. how you actually play. We've all been there.
 
I'm sure having me in there for a few games threw things off too, that one team we played though, they were scoring ridiculous goals.
 
I've moved to a place that is free of all the bullshit and neighbors (You're gonna need a ladder to bang on my bedroom window now, bitch!) but I've been without internet access for 2 weeks. Going shopping for pudding tomorrow. I'm very happy to hear you guys have done so well recently (last night aside, I guess) after all the work you've put in.
 
[quote name='jza1218']So are we doing a playoff run tonight? What time?[/QUOTE]

Yeah, we should. The earlier the better. I can do 8 PM EST on. I'm not sure specifically what time the playoffs start (I think it's usually around 8 PM EST), but if everybody just wants to post the earliest they can play, we can figure out what works.
 
I am off today and tomorrow and got my running around done earlier so I will be on most of the night. Got a new disc and installed it already so I am good to go.
 
Well, we've heard from everyone but Gary. I know a lot of nights during the week he can't get on until 10 PM EST, but hopefully he'll be able to make it at least a little earlier. I can be on at 8 to help Sean boost, but really, we'd need 2 legend card guys to do it (one to control goalie, other to play defenseman to turn the puck over). I'll be on early though for anyone who can get on.
 
Well, after our best regular season ever, we had a disappointing playoff run. Even though this was our first time finishing in the Elite division, it was at least our 3rd or 4th time being knocked out of the playoffs by an Elite team. Our idea was to return the favor and try to find a lower team to get matched up with, but in about 20 different match up attempts, we didn't run into a single team that wasn't Elite, many of them ranking really, really high (300 or better).

After a good 15 minutes of searching we finally found an Elite team who was "only" about 25 games over .500 (around our level), so we just decided to give it a shot. We played them pretty well, but ended up losing 2-1 on a goal that hit off one of our defensemen and went in.

Personally, I'm kinda disheartened with the playoff system right now. Appearances seem to indicate that EA finally has it working as it should...only matching you up against teams in your same division. But that doesn't make me feel any better about the time we were eliminated from the Amateur playoffs by an Elite team. Sure, it would have been great to win an Elite banner, but at this point, we probably could have won SOME kind of banner had it not been for shitty matchmaking.

I almost wish that for their division system, instead of basing it on your record each month, EA made it to where everyone starts at Amateur, and you move up once you win a banner. Then the next season, you start as a Pro team. And when the playoffs start, you play other Pro teams. Then when you win two banners, you move up to Elite. They could even create more divisions if they wanted to to make it almost kind of a "leveling up" system. The way it stands, I'd rather win an Amateur banner than make the Elite playoffs again.

Anyway, that's my rant about it. At least we got it done so everybody can play tonight. I know several people were on last night and couldn't get in on a game, so hopefully you guys can make it tonight too.
 
Honestly though, we might have lost but I don't feel once ounce of bad about it. We did fucking great this season. I mean, who can contest our 17 game win streak? It was amazing. Sure I got into a bit of slump cause I wasn't holding the line, but once alan told me that I held it and we did amazing again. I sorta forget how to play if I don't keep up with it really. Anyways, we should be damn proud, with or without a banner. Hell we have a Elite finish trophy to show for it. Damn proud of us and nobody can take that away from us EVER! Well, untill EA shuts down the servers, but till then....NOBODY!


But, your right Nate. I think that is a great ranking system really. Makes you want to do better every time.
 
Yeah, kinda sucks that they fixed the system once we decided to exploit it, but it's not like we played horrible.

As for the next playoffs, I'd be willing to sit out so that other people can get in on the cheesemint.
 
Nice pep talk, Gary! Thanks for that. We really did play well, and were holding our own against some good teams all night. After you left, Alan played another game, then got dropped from another. I think we finished the night 5-3-1 (including the playoff game). And every single game was against a team with a winning record. Looking forward to some relaxed play tonight. Hopefully we'll have enough on to play private lobby matches since the club games won't count anyway.

Count me in for what Alan said too. Even though we were one and done, we played better than most of our other playoff runs. So, stepping aside this coming month to give others a chance to play in the playoffs is fine with me. Maybe that'll get more people playing the game again, and we can have some real competition for the playoff spots in March.
 
[quote name='SeanAmI']Are we still playing tonight? If anyone would help me boost my guy I would appreciate it.[/QUOTE]

Yeah, actually, tonight's focus SHOULD be getting you your legend card. Honestly, that will be the biggest thing we can do since the games won't count record wise anyway. How many games are you at?
 
have to work tomorrow morning at a big industry event, if I can play at all I'll jump on, but I might just hit bed early. If you see "me" online playing Plants vs. Zombies, I'm asleep and the wife is online.
 
Funny I was going to step aside next month so someone else could get a playoff shot. I should be around tonight but I don't know what time.
 
Also I'm expecting a call from someone I need to interview, and frankly the way this story has gone I wouldn't be surprised if he calls at 10 pm my time. So if I quit in the middle of a game you know why.
 
Shit... I was going to join your party last night after my Madden game, but I didn't want to distract you during a playoff game. Had I known you were done, I would have popped in to talk pudding.
 
I was going to step aside also so somebody can get the cheesemint as well. We really shown what we were made of this month and we did fucking awesome! Time to let the others shine now as well. There is always is next month. Not like I'm going to be traded this in at all this year! :)
 
[quote name='Vulcan2422']I was going to step aside also so somebody can get the cheesemint as well. We really shown what we were made of this month and we did fucking awesome! Time to let the others shine now as well. There is always is next month. Not like I'm going to be traded this in at all this year! :)[/QUOTE]

I read your last sentence as you thought you wouldn't be traded lol.
 
[quote name='jza1218']I read your last sentence as you thought you wouldn't be traded lol.[/QUOTE]

Lol. Damn Android Smartphone for you and my fat chubby pudding fingers. Not a great mix :p
 
[quote name='Vulcan2422']I was going to step aside also so somebody can get the cheesemint as well. We really shown what we were made of this month and we did fucking awesome! Time to let the others shine now as well. There is always is next month. Not like I'm going to be traded this in at all this year! :)[/QUOTE]

[quote name='moojuice']I hear the GameFAQS's team has an extra goalie and could use a quality defenseman...:whistle2:\"

j/k of course, lol[/QUOTE]

Ouch. But maybe they have some pudding they could toss in.
 
I'm getting on tonight. Yes, for real this time. I can get on whenever people are ready to play, but I obviously can't help Sean since I haven't attained my legend card.
 
It was a good night last night. Some awesome trick goals (even if they were in their own net...) and some competitive club games. If only my goalie skills were better in that last game. We should of won...

I'll be down for Monday night. Might try a few drop-in games as goalie and see what happens.
 
I had a lot of fun last night. I was the weak link and I obviously need to practice and get back in the swing of things, but everyone knew that already. I was just grateful that I was able to enjoy a good old fashioned hockey night with Team Snack Pack.
 
The biggest thing with this game (well, with any online game that you're trying to play competitively really) is the more often you play it, the better you'll get. I mean, that's not even considering the difference in skater ability when you have guys with their legend cards facing guys with pro or veteran cards. But just consider that a lot of the teams we run into are full of guys who play the game probably no less than 3 times a week.

If you're somebody who comes in for 3-4 games every other week, you just have no chance. I'm not saying that to be discouraging or anything, but that is the reality of it. It's the same reason I get my ass handed to me if I try to play a ranked Madden game online...and the same reason I stay away from multiplayer FPS's altogether. I know I don't put in the time to compete with the hardcore players. If you want to get better at a game, you just have to play it more.

Obviously, there's a difference between playing to win and playing for fun though. Having said that, I had fun just boosting and screwing around last night. But with the club games, it's a totally different atmosphere. Those games are like "rape or get raped", lol.
 
Ok, I got my skater to the threshold of the legend card, but keep running into retards in drop-in games. If you could help me now Nate, it would be awesome.
 
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