What happened to pokes?
my pokes will go right through the puck carriers blade and nothing will happen.
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EA_Aljo
Community Manager
Community ManagerHey there. Was this in WoC? Players are unlocking additional AP caps so builds are getting stronger. That could be the reason you're seeing this more now. Regardless, I'll forward the video on.
No amount of stats or x-factors should stop that puck from being poked. Offensive player just mindlessly skating right at the defender not protecting the puck in any way whatsoever, in no world is that clip an acceptable outcome. This is the exact same problem that's been in the game for years now, pokes like that need to work every single time.
- EA_Aljo
No amount of stats or x-factors should stop that puck from being poked. Offensive player just mindlessly skating right at the defender not protecting the puck in any way whatsoever, in no world is that clip an acceptable outcome. This is the exact same problem that's been in the game for years now, pokes like that need to work every single time.
I'm not seeing there's no room for improvement and this is perfect. Hopefully, we'll see these situations handled more realistically in the future. Currently though, pokes are working a lot better than they used to. And pokes in this situation are very frequently working. There's of course the option to use your body to separate them from the puck.
I get the debate over this particular play. However, there are also a ton of pokes knocking the puck away. Ability scores need to matter as well. Even the most skilled players aren't going to land every stick check. Both player's abilities are factored in to these plays.