NHL 08 is a hockey simulation video game developed by EA Sports, released on September 11, 2007 for PlayStation 2. The game introduces the Skill Stick System, enhancing puck control for players. It allows for advanced maneuvers, including 1-on-1 dekes. NHL 08 is notable for being the initial entry in the series to launch on PlayStation 3, broadening its audience.
NHL 08 is a video game released on September 11, 2007 in North America; the Xbox 360 version was supposed to be released on the same date as the Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 2 and PlayStation 3 versions,[1] but was delayed for a day due to shipping issues. NHL 08 features the Skill Stick System which EA says will allow gamers to more easily control the puck.[2] There is also a way to release the puck and control your player around the defender then retrieve the puck to perform 1-on-1 dekes. It was the first installment of the NHL series to be released on PlayStation 3.