Not a mod per se, but a post-processing shader pack. The preset turns down the yellow tint of the original game and adds a subtle "broadcast" bloom. It also sharpens the jerseys so sponsor logos (from the Euro Ice mod) are readable from the faceoff circle.

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NHL 09’s default ice looks like a white sheet of plastic. This mod uses a custom preset to add realistic ice reflections, better shadows, and sharper texture filtering.