2K Sports today announced that a free demo of NHL 2K9 is now available for download through the PLAYSTATION Network. The demo will provide fans an early chance to experience the new simplified controls and relive the excitement of this past season’s thrilling Stanley Cup Final for a brief three minute period as either the Pittsburgh Penguins or Detroit Red Wings at Joe Louis Arena in Detroit.

The same demo is also scheduled to be available next week through Xbox LIVE Marketplace for the Xbox 360.

NHL 2K9, developed by Visual Concepts, brings the fun back to hockey video games with all-new features including user-friendly controls, an exciting Zamboni mini-game, playoff beards, a revamped fighting engine and much more exciting action than ever before.

Complete with fresh new in-game commentary, improved franchise mode, and upgraded online features, NHL 2K9 is rated E10+ for Everyone 10 and older by the ESRB, and will be available on September 9 for Xbox 360, Wii, PS3 and PS2.

Go Red Wings! RE-PEAT RE-PEAT! Hey there’s no NHL team in Milwaukee so I’ve always been a Wings Fan.