2K Sports has confirmed that their latest hockey title, NHL 2K9, has gone gold and is now ready for mass production for the Xbox 360, the Nintendo Wii, PlayStation 3 and PlayStation 2 systems.

NHL 2K9 offers brand-new gameplay features including user-friendly controls, expanded superstar moves, friendly Zamboni competitions, a revamped fighting engine, custom Stanley Cup celebrations, and six-on-six online capability. As the first and only officially licensed NHL and NHLPA video game for Wii, NHL 2K9 will also provide fans with a chance to play like the pros using the Wii-mote as a hockey stick, a wholly unique and entertaining experience.

Look for NHL 2K9 to hit stores nationwide on September 9th.