June 14^th, 2008 (11:41am) - Get ready to tape up those Wii remotes: NHL 2K9 is hitting the Wii.

No gameplay details or a release date have been revealed yet, but it is likely that the Wii version will be similar to the PS2 edition. It is important to note that Visual Concepts has taken the series over for this year’s installment.

"It’s our goal this year to bring the fun back to hockey video games," said 2K President Christoph Hartmann. "NHL 2K9 for Wii includes the full feature set as available on other platforms, and added Wii Remote controls and other exciting features specific for the Wii console will allow dedicated fans the opportunity to fully enjoy and embrace NHL hockey in a brand new experience."

"Nintendo is thrilled to have 2K Sports’ NHL 2K9 on the Wii platform this season," said Steve Singer, VP of Licensing at Nintendo of America Inc. "This title has been highly anticipated by our Wii consumers who will now be able to use the Wii Remote to face-off, play hockey, and fire a slap shot in their living rooms."