NHL 09 PS3 Patch Released - Impressions

[Money99]

Quote: Originally Posted by Splitter77

that is still the same with the patch. This is something that should be their #1 priority next season. the best thing for me to come out of the patch is definitely the goal variety. The goalies dont stop every point blank shot in the slot anymore. Plus it got rid of the money short side goal.

Thanks for the response Splitter77!
That's disappointing to hear but I'll still download the new patch and give it a whirl.

Thanks again!

[kornsined]

Very happy with the scoring variety and the goaltending fixes.

[gator3guy]

Great to see EA actually doing some beyond expectations.

Glad to see a higher variety of goals. I hope I can actually score with my defensemen because that is a big part of my game.

Is it possible to download the patch from my computer, copy the file onto my flash drive and upload it to my ps3? I'm at school and don't get internet access to my ps3. Any help would be much appreciated.

[Soulburger]

Played a couple of offline BAP games.

1) Puck battles. They changed the freeze time when a puck carrier gets his sticklifted, pokechecked, etc. Also the CPU defender doesn't swoop in right away, get the puck and lead a counter attack. Now I'm getting stripped but fighting back and getting the puck. A lot more variety of turnovers.

2) Goalies are sloppier not floppier! Fewer random flops and more weak goals, rebounds, etc. I might need to change the shot power and accuracy settings down a notch. I had them up a level to try and create more long shot chances. Both games scored over 5 goals.

3) Game speed is faster. Or maybe its just because I advanced another year in my BAP. Player ratings tend to go up every year so that may explain it.

4)Penalties. Lots of 'em.

Overall love it. Thanks EA for taking the time to issue out a 2nd patch.

[canucksss]

im 360 owner & cant wait for the patch to come for the 360. just wondering, do i need to restart my Dynasty for this to take effect?

[Redshirt_EA]

No.

[gman2774]

Thanks EA for the patch. It's like playing a different game (in a positive way). I've played 4 games on All-Star default sliders. Only exception is I lowered game speed to zero and player acceleration to 2.

I love the fact you have to play true defense. As many have said, you're no longer able to check guys out of the way without drawing an interference call. I also notice the puck plays looser. I used to have puck control at zero and I don't think it's necessary anymore. At default (3) I saw many loose pucks which resulted in fair turnovers for both teams. The game is sloppier overall. By sloppier I mean not as controlled or predictable. It's a good thing. More like real hockey. Leads to some intense moments when you can't get to a puck to start a rush or the puck is just out of reach on a rebound.

Goalies puke a lot more rebounds but I like it. I would say half my goals are scored on rebounds. Scoring is easier but again it’s realistic and a positive development. 2 of my games had a combined 7 goals. The other two were 3-2 and 1-0.

Great job on the patch and thanks for putting the effort to make this game great.

[playmaker7]

Im lovin the patch. I see hella better gameplay now that Ive Dled it. I have only seen 2 injuries on my team so far but its better than none