Isn't this interference? Example inside.
My last rage post after the tuner mentioned overly-aggressive defensive AI. After the tuner I experienced this twice last night.
So, isn't this interference? Because I know if someone isn't near the puck and I push up on the stick to hit, I'm going to get a penalty. Let's also ignore the fact that it puts me in an animation where I can't move and destroys my stamina each time he hits.

So, isn't this interference? Because I know if someone isn't near the puck and I push up on the stick to hit, I'm going to get a penalty. Let's also ignore the fact that it puts me in an animation where I can't move and destroys my stamina each time he hits.

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Maybe @NHLDev could put in his 2 cents.
When stationary, or at very slow speed, the hit stick is a shove function.
This isn't a case of a player getting steamrolled at high speed. Look at the video again. The player is obviously hitting or shoving.
Really? When I am in front of the net and actually can tie up a player, I do so for about 3 seconds before letting go. So long as he is close to the slot, I don't get called for interference and that is when I anticipate a pass coming to him. He doesn't have the puck and I don't get a penalty.
Next time you play, if you're playing 1v1 like HUT or VS. pay attention to the AI defenders in front of their net and see how long they tie up their players for.
Sadly I only play EASHL, so I am guessing rules are a little different. When I tie up a player, I cannot say if he is anticipating a pass or not, but I tie him up anyways. So long as it is a short period, I don't get called. They just don't trigger as easily as 18 and prior. Sometimes they just don't happen, no matter what I do or for
how long.
Then explain why his "shoving" takes away nearly 25% stamina, which is basically the same as a decent body check. Look again at the video, It isn't the defensive player that is shoving, but rather the offensive player.
Simple, the AI can abuse certain physics in the game. How many years now can they destroy you with a body check with almost no momentum? No human player is as effective as that with body checks unless great momentum or velocity is used.
I'm not in front of the net though. I'm literally being checked and I can't move. The distance from my body from the puck is the circumference of the entire faceoff circle and I'm still being pushed nearly behind the net. The only reason the AI stops pushing me is because his team got control of the puck.
What is happening here is literally the NHL definition of interference.
Rule 625. Interference. Interference is defined as when a player uses his body ("pick" or "block") to impede the progress of an opponent (non-puck carrier) with no effort to play the puck, maintain normal foot speed or maintain an established skating lane.
Which is hilarious because we all asked them to tone it down and the beta they were so much improved. Every year. Every damn year. I gave them the benefit of the doubt cuz they said they weren’t catering to the casual players and then they screwed over the die hards. I learned my lesson. Never pre-order. Never ever pre-order with this company. Second hand is the life for me cuz they ain't takin no more of my moneyyyy
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