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NHL 2K9 is a sports game focused on ice hockey for the Wii and is part of the NHL 2K series. It is licensed by the National Hockey League and its Player's Association.
Gameplay[]
The game has improved skating, checking and fighting engines than its predecessors. The player is also able to control the Stanley Cup celebrations, as well as the Zamboni's during intermissions.
Commentators Randy Hahn, Drew Remenda, and John Shrader of the San Jose Sharks supply the in-game play-by-play and analysis.
Swinging the Wii Remote indicates a pass or shot, while the Nunchuk is used for bodychecking.
As in the real-world sport of hockey, the object is to score more goals than the opposing team to win the game.
Teams[]
All the 30 NHL teams appear in the game.
Box Art[]
The box art for the game is a shot of former player Rick Nash of the Columbus Blue Jackets.
Reception[]
Gallery[]
Main article: NHL 2K9/gallery |
See also[]
External links[]
2K Sports games | |
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MLB series | 2K6 • 2K7 • 2K8 (All-Stars) • 2K9 (All-Stars) • 2K10 • 2K11 • 2K12 |
NBA series | 2K2 • 2K3 • 2K10 • 2K11 • 2K12 • 2K13 • 2K18 • 2K19 • 2K20 • 2K21 • 2K22 • 2K23 • 2K24 • 2K25 Playgrounds • Playgrounds |
WWE series | WWE 2K18 • WWE 2K Battlegrounds |
NHL series | NHL 2K9 • NHL 2K10 • NHL 2K11 |
Top Spin series | Top Spin 2 • Top Spin 3 • Top Spin 4 |
Other games | NFL 2K3 • PGA Tour 2K21 |
Releated | Visual Concepts • Sega |