NHL 09: Player Types

One of the most exciting features to hit the ice this season is the inclusion of 6v6 online hockey on NHL 09. Bringing MMOs (Massive Multiplayer Online) elements to the sports community, NHL 09 may finally remedy a long-standing issue with online leagues in the past, getting specific players to show up and play their games. Instead, NHL 09 will allow you to search through the vast pool of players currently online in order to fill out your roster. In addition to every online player's detailed stats to guide your selection, NHL 09 will also introduce the concept of Player Types. These player types will further distinguish players online past simply the position they play.

As a SportsGamer exclusive, we will be releasing two new player types each week along with their base attributes and what NHL players currently fit the bill. Here are the first two...

Player Type: Sniper

When on the rush, a sniper will shoot versus pass or deke. They are great at getting open in the slot or at the top of the circles.

Player Type: Playmaker

Playmakers are the best passers on the team and often setup on the boards or behind the net in anticipation of making the perfect pass

Base Attributes: Offensive Awareness 80 Wrist Shot Accuracy 75 Slap Shot Accuracy 75 Aggression 65 Checking 60 Toughness 65 Acceleration 80 Agility 80 Balance 70 Defensive Awareness 75 Deflections 70 Deking 80 Discipline 85 Durability 85 Endurance 85 Face-offs 80 Passing 90 Puck Control 75 Shot Blocking 65 Slap Shot Power 70 Speed 80 Wrist Shot Power 75 Examples of players in NHL 09: Patrice Bergeron – Boston Jason Pominville – Buffalo Ray Whitney – Carolina Patrick Kane – Chicago Brad Richards – Dallas Ales Hemsky – Edmonton Pierre-Marc Bouchard – Minnesota Saku Koivu – Montreal JP Dumont – Nashville Scott Gomez – New York Rangers Jason Spezza – Ottawa Daniel Briere – Philadelphia Sidney Crosby – Pittsburgh Joe Pavelski – San Jose