NHL 09 is a sports simulation video game developed by EA Canada and published by Electronic Arts, belonging to the ice hockey genre. It's the 18th installment in the NHL video game series and was released in 2008 for Microsoft Xbox 360. The game offers a realistic hockey experience with improved gameplay mechanics such as the innovative 'Be A Pro' mode, where players create an athlete and control their progress through a career. NHL 09 features all the authentic teams, arenas, and action from the NHL and is renowned for its deep strategy, team management, and lifelike puck physics.
