Just in time for the hockey season to get underway. 2k9 Sports has just announced that NHL 2k9 has gone gold and has finished development. If you haven't already, check out a demo that is now live on the Xbox Live Marketplace and Playstation Network. NHL 2k9 will hit the ice on September 9th.

NHL 2K9 offers brand-new gameplay features including user-friendly controls, expanded superstar moves, friendly Zamboni® competitions, a revamped fighting engine, custom Stanley Cup™ celebrations, and six-on-six online capability. As the first and only officially licensed NHL and NHLPA video game for Wii, NHL 2K9 will also provide fans with a chance to play like the pros using the Wii Remote™ as a hockey stick, a wholly unique and entertaining experience.