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: Allowed players to continue checking and scuffling after the whistle, often leading to brawls or penalties.
: Included the Hockey Shop , where players could use experience points to unlock equipment boosts like improved shot accuracy or speed. Presentation & Atmosphere NHL 10
: Featured a rewritten trade AI that was remarkably realistic for its time, even putting players on the trade block just before they were traded in real life. : Allowed players to continue checking and scuffling
: While introduced in '09, NHL 10 refined the online team experience with improved matchmaking and monthly seasons to crown the best virtual clubs. NHL 10
: Introduced the ability to pin opponents against the boards to stall play or kick the puck free to a teammate.