NHL 2K9 Now Available on Wii, Xbox & PS3

NHL 2K9 is now available in stores but I haven’t picked up a copy yet.  I am really torn.  Not to be insulting but I consider this game lower quality than NHL 09 which is coming out on Friday.  There are two reasons why I haven’t decided yet if which one I’m going to get (and, no, it’s not an option to buy both). 

The first is that times change, technology changes and I feel like I should give this game a shot.  The second thing is that this game, unlike NHL 09, is available on the Nintendo Wii.  I think it would be a lot of fun to play a hockey video game with the Wii remote/joystick.  Here’s a commercial for the game on Wii:

Grrr… I can’t decide.  Maybe I’ll rent one and buy the other.  Of course, if my son had any say we’d get both but I think it’s a waste.  Watch, I’m going to end up writing a post this week comparing the two, lol.

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Flyers Goalie Niittymaki Out for 4-6 Weeks

Philadelphia Flyers goaltender, Antero Niittymaki, will be out of the lineup for four-to-six weeks after having surgery on his left hip.  According to GM Paul Holmgren, Niittymaki had some fluid and loose bodies (?) drained from his hip and that it was more of a “clean up process” than anything else.  Why didn’t he do this earlier in the summer?  He started feeling the discomfort in July.  He’s going to miss all of training camp now!  If you want to read more about the situation, visit the Flyers official site.

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Rod Brind&Amour Has Knee Surgery

Rod Brind’Amour has had surgery to remove cartilage from his left knee.  If you remember, the Carolina Hurricanes captain underwent reconstructive surgery on that same knee this past February and was sidelined for the rest of the season.  The problems began after he tor his anterior cruciate ligament.

I didn’t see anything about recovery time so I am hoping he can return to the lineup as quickly as possible.

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Erik Johnson Hurts Knee While Golfing

Erik Johnson, St. Louis Blues defenseman, reportedly injured his knee - on a golf cart. Johnson slammed his foot between the accelerator and brake petal while trying to stop the cart, and started feeling pain in his right knee. Regardless of the pain, he continued with his golf game, only to notice the swollen knee later that night. It was worse the next day, so the D-man got an MRI exam, which proved to be inconclusive. We can expect a follow up MRI exam on either Saturday or Sunday.

He’s going to miss the first three days of training camp. Geez. I always find it ironic when a hockey player gets an injury during golf…

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Written by Lauren Croteau

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Former Avs Coach Quenneville Arrested for DUI

Joel Quenneville, former coach of the Colorado Avalanche, was stopped by Denver police at 8pm on Friday after he was found to be driving without his car headlights turned on. He was then asked to take a chemical test, but refused, causing police to confiscate his license.

On October 3rd, Quenneville is set to appear in Douglas County court  for driving under the influence and driving without his headlights on.

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Written by Lauren Croteau

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