NHL 08 is a hockey simulation video game developed by EA Sports, released on September 12, 2007, for Xbox 360 in North America. The game introduces the Skill Stick System, enabling enhanced puck control. Players can execute 1-on-1 dekes by releasing the puck and maneuvering around opponents. NHL 08 is notable for being the first in the franchise to appear on PlayStation 3.
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.