Ive been a longtime fan of the hockey games from 2K Sports. My idols have all been on the covers of video games as I was growing up, so to be on the cover of NHL 2K9 myself is truly incredible, said Nash, who scored an impressive three goals in the 2008 NHL All-Star Game. The set of new features theyre adding is really going to make this game special for hockey fans - Im hoping they give me a couple extra points to my player rating this year!
Nash was selected first overall in the 2002 NHL Draft and is one of the most exciting and dynamic young players in the NHL. In only his second season, at the age of 19, Nash became the youngest player in NHL history to win the Rocket Richard Trophy by co-leading the League with 41 goals scored. Now an established superstar in the NHL, Nash was also a member of Team Canada at the 2006 Olympics, and was named MVP of the 2007 World Championships. His deep level of involvement and work with Visual Concepts, alongside his background as an experienced gamer, provides an invaluable contribution and influence to the overall development process for creating the most fun hockey experience available.
Were absolutely thrilled to have Rick Nash be part of the 2K Sports family, said Christoph Hartmann, president of 2K. Nash is one of the marquee names in the NHL today. He is a true gamer and there is no player more fitting to represent NHL 2K9 as we bring high quality fun to hockey video games for another year.
Something else interesting to note: It seems Visual Concepts has taken over the development duties for NHL 2K9. They are boasting to "build a brand new experience from the ground up with the ultimate goal of creating an addictively fun sport simulation of the NHL..."
Regretably, I am quite ignorant when it comes to the NHL. Is Nash someone that fans think should have made it as the cover athlete?
