Open Roster from your club to choose who plays. Check each player’s position, overall stars and stamina before moving a reserve into the lineup.
Know the screen
Your starting five skaters. Three forwards and two defenders.
Five more skaters who can come on during match line changes.
The G slot is separate from both skater lines.
Your reserves. Move them into a line or the goalie slot to use them in a match.
Read both
A highly rated player can still be tired. Look at both parts of the card before choosing a replacement.
For attributes, XP and growth, read how player development works.
Make a change
You choose the player to replace. The two players exchange places, and the other lineup slots stay as they were.
Start from the Bench section at the bottom of Roster.
Eligible cards get a gold outline. You can choose a matching position in either skater line.
The reserve takes that exact slot. The replaced player moves to the reserve’s bench place. Releasing away from an eligible card cancels the move.
| Reserve | Eligible slots |
|---|---|
| Forward (F) | LW, C or RW in either line |
| Defender (D) | LD or RD in either line |
| Goalie (G) | The goalie slot |
A forward can move between the three forward positions. A defender cannot replace a forward, and a skater cannot replace a goalie.
Match readiness
Low stamina reduces a skater’s speed and acceleration. Their overall stars stay the same.
Skaters on the ice use stamina. Skaters resting on the match bench recover it, and line changes bring in players from the other line.
The reserve Bench on the roster screen is separate. A reserve must join the lineup before they can play.
The results recover part of the stamina lost in that game. This does not guarantee a full bar for the next match.
Check the roster again before you start.
Medical staff improve recovery after games. The trainer adds a smaller recovery boost. Medical Center upgrades also increase how much fatigue is restored.
A sample decision
These are the two forwards from the roster above. Their stamina values were set up for this example.
Line 1 · Left wing
Higher attributes, but low stamina is reducing his skating.
Bench · Forward
Lower attributes, with much more stamina available for the match.
If you want a fresh forward in this slot, bring in Pucktersson. His F position lets him take Jarvi’s LW place. Jarvi moves to Bench with his rating and remaining stamina intact.
Keeping Jarvi is also a choice. His stronger attributes may matter to you despite the fatigue. Open both player cards and compare their Speed and other attributes before deciding.
A fuller stamina bar alone does not prove that Pucktersson will skate faster or give you a better chance of winning.
After signing
A newly signed free agent joins your reserve Bench. Signing them does not choose a lineup slot for you. Return to Roster, check their position and stamina, then swap them in when you are ready.
Read free agents and contracts for signing costs and contract details.
Once they are in the lineup, the player development guide explains match XP and growth.
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