NHL 09

EA SPORTS welcomes you to the future of sports gaming with NHL 09. Building on NHL 08 ? winner of 7 Sports Game of the Year awards ? EA SPORTS continues to evolve the NHL franchise with innovative control enhancements, added depth and a first ever in console sports gaming. The Skill Stick system from the past two NHL games evolves yet again in NHL 09 to bring precision control to the defensive stick of the puck. The all new defensive skill stick gives you 360? control over your stick’s movement. Block passing lanes, poke check more effectively and for the first time ever, lift an opponent’s stick to prevent a shot. Plus, an All-new physics-based checking and fighting Engine featuring more 300 new animations brings a new level of intensity to the game. Take a proven formula, sprinkle on some innovation and throw in a whole new way to play and you will see why you don’t need to love sports to love NHL 09

• Defensive Skill Stick - NHL 08 gave you true offensive prowess with the Skill Stick, and this year, you have the power to stop it. Block passing lanes with 360° control of your stick or kill an opponent's one timer game by lifting their stick just before they receive a pass
• Be A Pro - A dynamic 3rd person camera puts you in the role of one player on a team. The Performance Tracker will rate your play in over 50 categories, to make sure you know what parts of your game need to improve. Start your career off in the ranks of the AHL and become one of the best in the NHL. Your very own hockey card will mark your progress, from your rookie beginnings to a potentially legendary ending
• Create-A-Play Breakouts - create a winning strategy in both online and offline play. Make breakout plays from your own zone or set up behind your net and tell your right winger to look for the flip dump from the defenseman
• NHL 94 Controls - Hit, pass, shoot, and score using the simplified two-button control system featured in NHL 94. So even if you're new to the game, you can challenge the best of the best
• One-handed Dekes - When you are skating in on a breakaway, tap the puck to one hand and tuck the puck behind a sprawling goalie for the ultimate finish