# Franchise Hockey Manager 7

> 2020 video game

**Wikidata**: [Q106365294](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q106365294)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/franchise-hockey-manager-7

## Summary
Franchise Hockey Manager 7 is a 2020 sports-management simulation video game developed and self-published by Out of the Park Developments. It lets players run every aspect of a professional hockey franchise—from roster moves and contract negotiations to tactical coaching—on Windows and macOS.

## Key Facts
- Released 16 December 2020 (digital-only)
- Developer & publisher: Out of the Park Developments (Germany)
- Follows Franchise Hockey Manager 6 (2019) and is followed by Franchise Hockey Manager 8 (2021)
- Platforms: Microsoft Windows, macOS (Steam application ID 1345870)
- Genre: sports video game; single-player only
- Part of the Franchise Hockey Manager series that began in 2013
- Distributed digitally via Steam and other PC storefronts
- Also referred to as FHM7

## FAQs
### Q: What can you actually do in Franchise Hockey Manager 7?
A: You act as general manager and/or head coach: sign, trade, draft, and develop players, set lines and tactics, negotiate contracts, manage the salary cap, and compete for championships across multiple playable leagues.

### Q: Is it only for hardcore hockey fans?
A: While deep hockey knowledge helps, the game includes tutorials, multiple difficulty levels, and optional AI assistance so casual fans can still enjoy running a franchise.

### Q: Does it support multiplayer or online leagues?
A: No—FHM7 is strictly single-player; online leagues are not a built-in feature.

### Q: Where can I buy it and what does it cost?
A: It is sold digitally on Steam and other PC stores; pricing is set by the publisher and varies by region and sale events.

## Why It Matters
Franchise Hockey Manager 7 is the series’ flagship release for the 2020-21 hockey season, updating rosters, ratings, and league rules to reflect real-world changes such as the Seattle Kraken expansion-draft preparations. For fans who want more control than arcade titles offer, it fills the niche of a numbers-driven, text-based hockey GM experience comparable to the studio’s acclaimed Out of the Park Baseball series. Its comprehensive database of historical and fictional players also makes it a reference tool for exploring “what-if” roster constructions across eras, giving it staying power beyond a single season.

## Notable For
- First entry to integrate early data for the incoming Seattle Kraken expansion team
- Maintains the series’ reputation for extensive statistical depth and official NHL and AHL licensing
- Released during the COVID-affected 2020 season, providing an interactive outlet when live games were disrupted
- Continues the German studio’s streak of annualized sports management titles dating back to 2013

## Body
### Development & Release
Out of the Park Developments, headquartered in Germany, self-developed and self-published Franchise Hockey Manager 7. The game shipped on 16 December 2020 as a digital-only title for Windows and macOS via Steam (App ID 1345870) and other storefronts.

### Gameplay Scope
Players assume the role of general manager and/or head coach of any playable professional hockey team. Leagues include the NHL, AHL, and numerous European competitions. Core loops involve roster construction, contract negotiation, scouting, drafting, and in-game tactical decisions presented through a text-based interface.

### Series Context
FHM7 is the seventh annual entry in the Franchise Hockey Manager series that debuted in 2013. It directly follows Franchise Hockey Manager 6 and was succeeded by Franchise Hockey Manager 8 in 2021.

### Technical Notes
- Single-player only; no multiplayer or online league code is implemented
- Requires Windows or macOS; no console or mobile ports were produced
- Uses a proprietary engine shared with Out of the Park Baseball for statistical simulation

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## References

1. Steam