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: The NHL 09 community is still active on sites like The Breakaway or NHL09.net, where fans provide updated rosters and jerseys for those who already own the game.

Despite its age, NHL 09 is the preferred platform for PC hockey enthusiasts because it serves as the foundation for massive total conversion mods. Since EA moved the franchise exclusively to consoles after this release, fans have taken it upon themselves to keep the game current. Reddit·r/EA_NHL