''NHL 07'' is an

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, which was released in 2006. The game improved the series' gameplay with more realistic features, such as stickhandling and a wider variety of controller schemes. As NHL 07 was released on the

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, this is the first game in the ''NHL'' series to be released on a seventh generation console. It was also the last NHL game to be released on the

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and the only installment to be released on the

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Gameplay

''NHL 07'' features 4 European leagues -

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's Elitserien,

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's SM-liiga, and the

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's Tipsport Extraliga. ''NHL 07'' for the

features analog stick control and a brand new physics system which eliminates the magnetic type possession of the puck which had been used in past NHL games. Commentary is provided by

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and Bill Clement for the Xbox 360 version of the game, however, Jim Hughson and Craig Simpson return for the sixth generation and PSP versions.

Reception

The game received "generally favorable reviews" on all platforms except the PC version, which received "average" reviews, according to the review aggregation website

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. Metacritic gave ''NHL 07'' a 79% rating, stating that "Stellar graphics and a great new stick/shooting system are the hallmarks of this title". ''NHL 07'' received an 8.7 out of 10 from IGN, praising the new skill stick and improved puck physics system.

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