NHL 09

EA Sports’ 2009 ice hockey simulation updates rosters and schedules. It adds the Russian Elite League and introduces Be-A-Pro mode. Players create a new character and control only him on the field. This mode supports multiplayer for up to 12 players in 6-on-6 matches. Defensive stick control allows players to prevent direct passes by the puck and stick. With one hand, players can do anything, so it improves the outplaying of the goalie. Sometimes, the controls can be more complex, but the developer has a solution to solve this. To address this, the game offers a simplified control scheme from NHL ’94 that uses fewer buttons and one analog stick. At the same time, it balances new accessible features so players can choose their preferred control style.