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TBL Rosters

TBL Rosters v9.0b Released

We are delighted to announce that the first 2016/17 roster update of the season is now available to download! Numerous rosters in numerous leagues are now updated and many players re-rated thanks to the huge effort of Manimal and the many users who have contributed to the roster update. A massive thank you to them all. A rough/non-exhaustive changelist is posted below. Note that the game currently has a 2015/16 ruleset and so the 2016/17 league structures are not currently implemented in this database. We will release an updated version once the 2016/17 ruleset is available in-game. In the meantime,...

Eastside Hockey Manager 1

Patches & Releases

Eastside Hockey Manager 1 Patch v1.3.0 Released

Patch version 1.3.0 for Eastside Hockey Manager 1 has now been released! The patch will be automatically applied when next loading the game in Steam. Database Import changes:[apply to new games started with newly imported databases only] —————–– Import config now allows for 2016 start date on custom database imports Gameplay changes:—————–– Fixed players on Injured Reserve not to count against roster limit when trying to call-up a junior player from a junior affiliate– Fix to players returning from training camp try-outs when they had been assigned to junior affiliates before the try-out– Fixed AI teams to call up players...

Franchise Hockey Manager

Franchise Hockey Manager 3 – Out Now

Franchise Hockey Manager 3 is now available on Steam and eSellerate (there is a 10% discount on Steam until 7 November). We have a discussion thread running here: http://www.ehmtheblueline.com/forums/vi … 13&t=17196

Franchise Hockey Manager

Franchise Hockey Manager 3 – Coming on 17 October

The release date and features of Franchise Hockey Manager 3 have been announced today. The game will be releasing on 17 October but those who pre-order will have access to the gold beta on 14 October and will get 25% off the retail price (the retail price is $39.99 and the pre-order offer price is $29.99). FHM 3 is the first version to include an NHL licensing of the team names, logos, etc. The features announced so far are: Officially licensed by the NHL®! Teams will have their real logos, insignias, and uniforms along with the Stanley Cup® Championship and...

Eastside Hockey Manager 1

Patches & Releases

Eastside Hockey Manager 1 Patch v1.2.2 Released

Patch version 1.2.2 for Eastside Hockey Manager 1 has now been released! The patch will be automatically applied when next loading the game in Steam. – Fix to simulated stats not being restarted correctly between seasons in some cases (in old saves where this was occurring the stats are restarted mid-season if possible, by latest next season)– Fix to “Motivating” attribute defaulting to 1 on non-players other than physios when starting a new game– Fixed a crash on a news item when a non-player accepts a contract offer– Fixed a crash with Swedish League relegation playoffs in rare circumstances when...

1998/99 Rosters

New version of the 1998/99 roster update released

A new version of the 1998 DB for EHM has been released today. This is a very significant update with the database essentially rebuilt from the ground up. The database is no longer “NHL centric” but is now truly a worldwide database! The database features authentic teams, players and staff from the NHL, AHL, ECHL, Major Junior and European/Russian Leagues as well! The database no longer includes “modern players/staff” and a huge amount of detail has been added to the historical players. The database includes player histories and authentic future prospects from 1998 up to the present!). In addition to...

Eastside Hockey Manager 1

Patches & Releases

Eastside Hockey Manager 1 Patch v1.2.1 Released

Patch version 1.2.1 for Eastside Hockey Manager 1 has now been released! The patch will be automatically applied when next loading the game in Steam. – Fixed national team selections issue in the national season following World Cup– Fix to processing end of loan contract– Fixed previous screen not clearing correctly when using “no background” in preferences– Fixes to entry level contracts not sliding in some cases– Fixed crash which occurred at times when assigning a scout to a team– Adjustment to AI roster management when evaluating re-assignment of goalies in lower affiliates– Fixed crash on “Quit to Start Screen”...

Eastside Hockey Manager 1

Patches & Releases

Eastside Hockey Manager 1 Patch v1.2.0 Released

Patch version 1.2.0 for Eastside Hockey Manager 1 has now been released! The patch will be automatically applied when next loading the game in Steam. New features:————-– Added option to Quit to Start Screen (replacing old Restart Game option) when already running a game– Added option to Load Game when already running a game– Added option to disable all extra staff generated at the start of the game– Added option to disable all extra players generated at the start of the game– Added key league dates (transfer/trade deadlines, free agency start, drafts etc.) to be displayed on the league dates...

Eastside Hockey Manager 1

EHM on sale!

EHM is part of Steam’s “Weeklong Deals” this week. It’s only $5! If you know anyone that hasn’t bought it yet, tell them to buy it now!

Eastside Hockey Manager 1

Patches & Releases

Eastside Hockey Manager 1 Patch v1.1.1 Released

Patch version 1.1.1 for Eastside Hockey Manager 1 has now been released! The patch will be automatically applied when next loading the game in Steam. – Fixed crash on game day when multiple human managers have games on the same day in hot-seat mode– Fixed an end of season crash (end of June) related to continental competition team selection when running certain combination of leagues