EA Sports backups/ patching

[lenny16]

I am new to all of this and I need some help. I just got a ps2 and I've been backing up my games with no problem. I tried to back up ea nhl2002 and I'm assuming it needs a patch. I tried different programs and I can't get it to work. Can someone please walk me through it or give me the correct patch or instructions on burning this and other ea games. I have a dvd key installed in my ps2 and all my other backups work fine. PLEASE HELP, .>>>>>
THANKS