NHL 2K9 - PlayStation 3

SynopsisFeel the tension as you speed your way down the rink, your blades cutting powerfully into the ice. Your teammate passes, and now the puck is in your control, your hands skillfully wielding your stick as you weave and muscle your way past your opponents. Just ahead, the goal awaits. The goalie moves into place, positioning himself ideally to block your shot. With one well-aimed swing, you send the puck flying. Will the goalie be able to repel your attempt, or will this be the goal that sets your team on a path to victory?NHL 2K9 swings into action with all the playing, scoring and fighting action you expect from the NHL. Awesome pick-up-and-play controls make it easy for rookie players to learn the game, while new intuitive hybrid controls add the depth experienced players demand. Savor the professional hockey experience with more excitement and realism than ever before in the series with an enhanced skating engine, highlight reel-worthy superstar moves, blocked shots, stick-handling moves and hit-by-puck collisions. Team up with friends online to form a team of up to six separate consoles, then face off against another team of six for incredible 12-console play. Plus, you can go beyond the basics of hockey with a variety of fun features that round out the NHL experience, such as user-controlled Stanley Cup celebrations, playoff beards and a brand-new fighting engine. With authentic hockey gameplay, incredible multiplayer action and addictive features that include a Zamboni mini game, NHL 2K9 delivers a hat trick of hockey fun.