The NHL Girl

The highly anticipated release of NHL 2k9 merited a visit from Rick Nash to the NHL store in Manhattan this past Monday. Fans flocked to the store for a chance to play against Nash at the new game. I went up there to check out the scene and see what people think about this new game.

Everyone was raving about it. The only thing they seemed to dislike was the checking feature on the game, which is apparently very challenging.

The guy who ended up winning the tournament, Jeff Bogen, was playing Ninetendo Wii for only the second time in his life–but he made it look easy. He destroyed the competitors on the tournament with ease, and he went up against Nash in the final round. Bogen beat Nash 3-0. Nash was casually joking with Bogen, and having a good time interacting with fans at the event.

I didn’t actually play the game, but it really looks like a blast. All of the fans I talked to who got a chance to try it really recommend it, especially if you already own a Wii. I snapped some photos for your enjoyment:

Above: Rick Nash (Third from the left) tries his hand at the game he is featured on the cover of.

Nash scopes out the competition as he watches the final round of the NHK 2k9 Wii tournament.

Nash poses with the tournament champ: Jeff Bogen.Bogen used the Red Wings to win the tournament, and Nash played as the Blue Jackets.

Bogen defeated Nash 3-0 to win his own Nintendo Wii console and signed Nash jersey.