Basic Strat-O-Matic Hockey

Introduction to Strat-O-Matic Hockey components and gameplay.

[@azmendozafamily]

I keep coming back to this video because of the cool editing.

[@michaelromano1557]

Njice game. Strat is the best in all sports games.

[@mikecleary9376]

Great video, Dave. I just bought Strat Hockey and I'm ready to start playing. This video is a big help learning the game.

[@thehulkmadsmash6716]

thank you so much for making this. there was nothing about strat hockey on here.

[@matthewbenham684]

Dave, very nice job. A nicely broken down set of information and steps for the game.

[@TSNAnnotator]

I started playing Strat Baseball a few weeks ago and love it, got my hockey board yesterday, so thank you for such a great tutorial!

[@ChristopherWalrath]

Thanks, Dave. Wanted to let you know you have inspired me to finally become a four sport Stratter. Just placed an order for, among other things, a Selector Set Hockey game. So, It is time to final get to center ice and let her rip.

[@everhat]

Great video and really great explanation of how the game plays. It's been too long since I've played this - this has inspired me to get this on my table tomorrow.

[@seanfavata519]

Dave - thank you for the post. Excellent explanation! Sounds like a lot of fun to play. I appreciate it.

[@alfredo5693]

I know this video is a few years old but I just got into Strat Hockey after playing Strat BB for years and needed a tutorial and by far this is the best produced and informative intro to the game at the basic level which I'm at thanks for the instructional video hoping you would post more in the future for the newbies Thanks

[@S_e_a_n]

Great explanation on how to play the basic version! I appreciate it. I just purchased the game. Cheers!

[@1346colin]

Thanks for the video Just purchased SH and this introduction has been very helpful.

[@michaelfrazier9537]

I've been playing the advanced and super-advanced version. But, I think I might try the old school game again. Love your videos, Dave.

[@Milcom34]

Great Video Dave, I Really had No idea on how you would Play Strat Hockey....Pretty neat. Have not Watched much hockey Lately, But I Might now...Boston Bruin Fan Too and Your Right, Bobby Orr was the Greatest!!!!!! Thanks Again.

[@daves1249]

Thanks Jerry

[@michaelfrazier9537]

Ok, so I watched the video and purchased the Hockey game. I've never played hockey, but I do know the basics. My game is on delay because Strat is waiting for game boxes. Hopefully, today or tomorrow. Thanks for the video!

[@marijanacomely3469]

your videos are excellent

[@DaveGardnervideos]

This is great. Just what I needed to get started.

[@RonEmch]

Very good job with the video. Hope you get to the advanced and show that also.

[@daves1249]

I have now posted an advanced rules intro video, thanks Ron.

[@madmantrader]

I love stratomatic hockey played since I was 15.

[@TJS1028]

great stuff Dave...i will be buying the game!

[@jimschneider4134]

Great work retro man! !!

[@pjet8042]

Excellent presentation.

[@lazywarlock8]

Nice! I hope you put out some more videos

[@DaveGardnervideos]

Just watched this again. Gonna finally dive into this game.

[@daves1249]

Just a warning it gets addictive. Have a great time!

[@DaveGardnervideos]

I’m really looking forward to playing this. All levels. Your videos are great.

[@antchili1254]

Thanks for helping me out I am making modern players for strat hockey

[@spirral9]

Great video! Just started playing the game again after a few years away. One question. For example, when a defense rating shows: DEFENSE - 4 (3), what does the 3 in parenthasees represent? Thank you.

[@daves1249]

You would ignore the first number and use the number 3 inside the parentheses when the player is on the short handed team during a penalty.

[@TheBennyBlades]

Dave great job with the video! Can you do one just like this one for Strat Baseball?

[@daves1249]

When I'm done the advanced rules video I'll give baseball a shot.

[@theequalizer9614]

I've started playing Strat in the last week and I love it. The flow is great and I am going to give the advanced rules a try. I do have one question. Is it my imagination that there seem to be an inordinate amount of shots on goal? It seems as though every shot is either a shot on goal or a goal as opposed to some shots that don't require a save by the goalie.

[@cardsanddicetabletopsports2798]

Great video...Thank you very much

[@clurnmonster7505]

Great video, but there's a glitch in the audio. A couple of times it sounded like you said Bobby Orr was the greatest player ever. I'm sure the audio was simply garbled and you actually said Wayne Gretzky. LOL. Just kidding. Thanks for an excellent video.

[@thefrase7884]

Dave Jones ......sorry Dave but the greatest player ever is, without a shadow of doubt, not even close to a shadow of doubt, is Dave Shultz!

[@jamiehomewood7733]

You’re both wrong. The greatest ever is, and always will be.... Ilya Bryzgalov

[@clurnmonster7505]

@@thefrase7884 I actually saw him play for the Kings in person!

[@clurnmonster7505]

@@jamiehomewood7733 Or Ilka Sinasalo, take your pick.

[@bigbake132]

I thought he said Gordie Howe myself lol.

[@PatrickAyotte]

Thank you , Thank you , Thank you

[@farpointgamingdirect]

Orr is pretty good, but my favorite player is Gordy Howe...Great video!

[@Doug19752533]

we need strat-o-matic pro wrestling and NASCAR

[@eregrut]

Nice video! What type of scoresheet do you use? Looks to be different that the SOM offering.

[@thefrase7884]

Hi Dave. 25:50..... I think it’s safe to say you became proficient at advanced and super advanced.

[@joycampbell7790]

Question, does the 20 sided die come with the game? Great video. Thanks. I'm ordering mine soon for my Christmas gift for 2020!

[@daves1249]

No sorry it does not but their easily found at any hobby shop. Strat baseball does come with one. You can order the baseball dice set extra for $1.99 or just the d20 for $.99. They can be found in the baseball board game parts section.

[@phareux5135]

Roughly how long is the time period per card? Do you regularly go thru all the lines each period?

[@authenticginger]

Question, when do you use the scoring sheets to the right?

[@bigbake132]

Hmm. I'm trying to figure out which Hockey board game to buy. I've been looking at Hockey Blast and not sure if I should get that or something else. One thing that seems odd is so few line changes in Strat-O-Matic Hockey. If there's 30 cards in the action deck, 20 mins in a period, so each card represents like 40 seconds right? So shouldn't you have a line change like every other card drawn to make it realistic? Just seems odd to have so few line changes per period.

[@DaveGardnervideos]

hey if the goalie card says Save, Breakaway 1-7, or Faceoff, Penalty 1-9, that means I roll again, but which team gets the breakaway or penalty, the goalie's team or the shooting team?

[@giacomobreschi2316]

Thanks for Tutorial. I'd like to buy it but with box can I started? I thought Hall of famers set with 2001-2002 cards set so I have great hockey goalie (my fav position). I hope you answer me... Thanks

[@daves1249]

You can't go wrong with the All time greats set. I would also suggest the Hockey Heroes set as well. All of the hall of fame inducties from 2005 till 2018 are included in the Heroes set. It includes the best goaltenders of all time. Who is your favourite goal keeper?

[@giacomobreschi2316]

I like Vèzina and Ken Dryden but I also like Brodeur, Luongo e Giguere. 😉 Thanks for your answer.

[@giacomobreschi2316]

With hall of famer you can build every team you dream, isn't it? Thanks

[@giacomobreschi2316]

What do you think? Is better baseball or hockey?

[@BaseballDemos]

Dave, this is not Strat hockey related but seeing as you are in Canada I thought I would get your opinion. What would be a good team Nick name for a Nova Scotia team? I am naming one of my History Maker Baseball teams Nova Scotia so there is Canadian representation but having trouble with a clever team name. Thanks

[@daves1249]

The Schooners would be the perfect name. The schooner "Bluenose" was an international racing ship built in Nova Scotia in 1921. It raced undefeated for 17 years and is commemorated on our dime.

[@transitny]

Cheevers lit up by Tiger HAHAHAHA

[@Joaquim.Oliveira]

hello , are you from Boston ? I live in MA .

[@daves1249]

Sorry J I live an hour west of Toronto, I just love Boston. I visit there as much as I can.

[@Joaquim.Oliveira]

Dave S cool ! Have you played APBA Hockey ?

[@daves1249]

Nope J, I've only played Strat. One day I might try APBA just need the coin.

[@daves1249]

No J. I spend all my money on Strat Baseball hockey and football. My wife would disown me if I spent much more on my table top sports hobby.

[@jeremydes100]

Where in MA are you from?

[@christopherkmiecik5200]

Stupid question. What type of paper do you use when you print out the player cards?

[@daves1249]

I use 110lb (199g/m2) Card stock that I purchase at Staples. 250 sheets cost me $20 CAD.

[@christopherkmiecik5200]

Thank You for the information.

[@andyvanleuvan3852]

How many cards are printed on one sheet?

[@Susrek]

Do they still sell updated rosters?

[@daves1249]

Yes the 2017/18 season comes out this September.

[@dp9738]

where is the super advanced rule video and game play ???? :(

[@theequalizer9614]

How does this play solitaire?

[@daves1249]

Amazingly well.

[@briandenison2325]

Why can’t you skate four lines? Only three? I love the Baseball game don’t know about the hockey game.

[@daves1249]

Depends on the card set you buy. If you don't purchase the extra players with your season set or print extra players from the six team reprint .doc file you won't have enough cards to make a complete four forward and three defence lines. If you play historical season teams from the 40's to the early 70's teams only iced 3 lines with 5 defencemen.

[@DaveGardnervideos]

Still waiting on the super advanced. Just sayin.

[@stephanegrimard2687]

The greatest player is Maurice Richard lolll

[@holmeed]

strat has AWFUL customer service, never again