NHL 2K9

September 9, 2008 Visual Concepts 2K Sports, 2K Games, Spike Co. Ltd, ak tronic Software & Services
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About

NHL 2K9 is an ice hockey simulation made by 2K Sports, part of the NHL 2K series, and published on the PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, Wii, and Xbox 360 consoles. It features New York Rangers, former Columbus Blue Jackets left winger Rick Nash on its cover.[citation needed]
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Game Info

Release Date September 9, 2008
Developer Visual Concepts
Publisher 2K Sports, 2K Games, Spike Co. Ltd, ak tronic Software & Services
Game Modes Single player, Multiplayer, Split screen
Perspective Third person
Themes Non-fiction