NHL 09 Taking Over in Goal - coljesep224's Blog

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NHL 09 Taking Over in Goal

Posted on December 31, 2008 at 09:12 AM.

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First of all, I wish I had read this before I bought the game
http://www.operationsports.com/feature.php?id=744

If you play NHL 09, read that.

Second, my 1st blog I was 0-5-2 in net as goalie on all-star in NHL 09. Since then I have gone 2-1. I learned on my own some of the things this article explains, but it's still a great feature.

I will tell you what... when I used to own these games I would always player lock a defensemen or center. I imagine one of those 2 is the 1st instinct of a new player. When I bought 08 I decided to try goalie mode (which I thought 2k was better at btw) so when I bought 09 I had no doubt I wanted to be a goalie.

Be a Pro mode as a goalie is just awesome. Plain and Simple. It's exciting to know your team wins or loses because of you... I mean it's the most important position with the most ice-time obviously, and in Be a Pro as a goalie you honestly feel like a part of the team rather than just skating a shift. Plus there is no better feeling in the game than making a sick save (without trying to goat the opponent so that you can make one) and clearing out a massive rush with 5+ shots on goal. I'm not Brodeur but I'm getting better, and I will take my game online soon. I wonder how many goalies are out there online? I imagine it has to be the most unpopular spot to play out of the 6 avail no?

Anyway, it's a lot of fun and when I feel like giving it a shot I'll bump it to Superstar and see how well I play and then I'll play online.... I don't wanna ruin any of your games just yet