NHL 09 is my first purchase of the series since 2004. The game play has improved immensely since 2004 with many new extras. Lest start form the top. As I said game play is perfect. The players move so smoothly and the puck control is fantastic. Shooting the puck can not be more life live for a game. Pull back the stick and let if fly. Be A Pro is a great option. Create a player, Choose the skates, stick, gloves, look and your on your way. Pick you team you want to sign for and join there amateur team on the 3rd line. If you want to play for the big boys, play well as a team, and as an individual and don't take penalties. At the end of the ...  Read the complete review

NHL 09 - Glove side, Top shelf! =======Background Info======= This is the 2009 version of EA's extremely successful NHL franchise, for those not familiar with this series of games you are playing ice hockey. There has been a marked improvement in this offering with a new gameplay mode being available. There are teams from all over the globe available to play as but the main focus is on the american and canadian teams from the national hockey league. =======New Features======= The biggest new feature in NHL 09 is the addition of the "Be a Pro" mode. Those who have played the FIFA franchise may already be familiar ...  Read the complete review