Unlike most sports fans in this country, hockey is my favorite sport and always has been. The game is fast, frantic and unappreciated. It is the only sports game where the differences from the prior edition are improved upon. madden is the same game year in year out. NHL this 1year is better. This year the editions are be a pro mode where you either create a player and raise him from the minors to the pro or an all ready established nhl star to legendary status. Another when you score a score that is inhuman you can record it. Nice! Another mode is the game audio mode where you can use playlists from your HD and use them in the game. And this thing I love the most because when ever I score a goal I play Angel of death by slayer. That is a song that will never be on EA Trax. The defense improved like poke checking stick lifting ect. In other words the controls got better also. Overall if you are a hockey fan in any way or long time such as myself or just a casual fan get this game.
Last years NHL game was a huge step forward, and for once EA has continued that forward trend with NHL 2009. While I have not played everything in great depth thus far, I have touched upon most of the game aspects to for... Read Full Review
*** NHL 09 *** THE GOOD -Very realistic hockey action -Solid controls -Excellent multiplayer -Be A Pro mode is addictive -Superb graphics and sound THE BAD -Online connection issues -Confusing menus ... Read Full Review
