A new year has come and a new season is about to begin. Hockey fans can finally get their hands on NHL 2k9 which has now shipped to retail and will be available on September 9th, which means its available now. 2k Sports, with its cover player, Rick Nash...will sure to lore players into its more featured filled title.

2K Sports, the sports publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO), announced today that the highly anticipated hockey title, NHL 2K9, is now available on retail store shelves in North America for Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, Wii™ home video game system from Nintendo, and PLAYSTATION 3 and PlayStation computer entertainment systems. Developed by Visual Concepts, an award-winning 2K studio, NHL 2K9 brings a totally rebuilt NHL experience to life with fresh player animations and a brand-new in-game presentation that fans will enjoy from the moment they start their first game.

NHL 2K9 offers brand-new gameplay features including 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.