And if you don't stress too much, you play much better as well." That's something I'm really trying to do nowadays when I play in tournaments, to just enjoy the moment. "It was such an awesome experience looking back on it. "I was 19 back then and the tournament really built up my confidence," Tammenpaa recalled. He went on to win the NHL's first Gaming World Championship in 2018 in Las Vegas, earning $50,000 along with the title of world champion. I realized that this might be something I could do." "I ended up finishing second which was a huge surprise for me," Tammenpaa said. He casually played video games with his friends as a teenager - unaware of his exceptional abilities and capability to compete professionally - until he tried his first tournament just for fun at age 17. The Finnish native said his background as a goalie growing up helped him mentally while developing his competitive edge. "So nowadays I just try to play as much as possible against anybody to prepare." "I avoided it in the past actually, but I've had tournaments where I've noticed that maybe I haven't practiced against the best players enough," Tammenpaa said. He believes it's helpful for his own game to face other top players in Europe before actual tournament play. Preparation looks different for every gamer, but Tammenpaa benefits from playing his rival in scrimmages. Tweet from Erik ���EKI��� Tammenpaa, representing the captures his fifth European Title after a thrilling overtime victory in EA SPORTS NHL 23 European Championship. Now with the World Finals coming up, I've started to grind again and will continue to do that until the Finals." I played a little bit, but nothing too crazy. After the European Finals, I took two weeks off. "Playing for big money when the games are very short, you have to be prepared mentally. "For me, it's always been 50% mental and 50% gameplay," Tammenpaa explained. I could have played a lot better in general, but of course the result was what I wanted."Ĭoming off his fifth European Championship, Tammenpaa is utilizing seven weeks to regroup and prepare for the World Finals. "I ended up winning in overtime and it felt amazing. "Game Three was our rock fight," Tammenpaa said. In the deciding matchup, Tammenpaa scored the game-winner in thrilling fashion with a goal in overtime. Karvonen took Game One of the European Final, while Tammenpaa retaliated with a Game Two victory. "But the matchup was so even across the board." "I know my experience was probably my biggest X factor in the European Final," Tammenpaa said. To earn his fifth European title on May 6, Tammenpaa defeated long-time rival in the tournament, Teemu "Temppanen" Karvonen, who represents the Anaheim Ducks. We're thrilled to have him there representing us on the largest stage possible." "He continues to excel, growing his game year by year, and now he's able to represent the Islanders in the World Finals. "Erik has competed for us for two years now, winning in Game Three overtime in back to back European Championships," said Islanders Esports Strategy Lead, Jordan Zelniker. Cya in Nashville for the World Finals □ /60cODPg8cP Read more here.Tweet from #NHL23WC European Champion □□□□□□□Jobs not finished. Refunds are only processed based on fulfillment errors, such as incorrectly shipped, missing items, or accessories. If you have any questions or concerns with regard to the sizing or condition of a specific product on our site, please contact us before committing to purchase. International customers are responsible for custom delays, any additional fees, or taxes after the item ships. By express Auspost: approximately 1 business day to VIC and 1-3 business days to other states.īy DHL Express International: approximately 1 business day to New Zealand and 2-5 business days to most of the other countries.By regular Auspost: approximately 1-3 business days to VIC and 2-6 business days to other states.‘In-stock’ products will be shipped out the next business day (except for mystery box orders are processed in 1-4 business days), whereas ‘Pre-order’ products will be shipped out in 10-15 business days.ĭelivery speed depends on what courier service you choose at check out. Processing time may vary by ‘IN-STOCK’ and ‘PRE-ORDER’ options. Same-Day Delivery is now available for selected Melbourne metro areas, click here for more. Click & Collect now available, click here for more.
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