I'm just starting down the same road. I've recently re-installed NHL 09 and have been adding to the base install via add-ons. I can't seem to find the SEASONS file you referenced in the above post in the Filebase. Also when I'm using the NHLToolbox my NHL 09 install is getting hosed, and will freeze when i press pause. The result is I need to perform a "Repair" from the disc or .iso to get it back in a working state. No clue why...yet!

Apologies, I should've been more specific. When I say "hosed" there appears to be something wrong with the installation of NHL09. The game will freeze or hang. This tends to to happen if I got ESC to pause the game. I've noticed that the hangs occur after using the NHLToolbox to perform a restore point after certain add-ons don't work correctly.

Mostly I'm looking for a post that can help me install add-ons and keep a stable version of the game. I'm working instructions through trial and error but it seems hard to know what I should install and in what order. I realize members like Kings have made an effort to help but it can still be challenging for new members to sort this out. If I do get it working they way I hope, I will post step by step with links to the filebase on this site. Thank you!!

I'm having the most difficulty understanding why an ice rink add on will turn my ice surface sideways or turn the ice black. Another post somewhere said that I needed boards and glass add-on but it also may be helpful to have a pre-requisite checklist. I've been searching for something like that but have failed so far. But I'll keep looking

Thank you for the reply. Yes, found it in the FAQ here: Toolbox Manual Testing it out now.

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Yup, that worked, I was installing the Toronto Maple Leafs Ice texture and it now displays correctly. I was missing the important step of clicking on the NHL Ice button. Thank you!!

Resolved!