The players are playing and the green light is on for Upper Deck’s National Hockey Card Day promotion. Two separate events–and sets–are planned for the U.S. and Canada.
Rookie Card Moratorium: Shops, Collectors Adjust to NHLPA Move
January 18, 2013 By
Pain this year could become big gains next year. At least that’s the hope of collectors and especially Canadian hobby store owners after the 2012-13 rookie card class was put on ice until next season.
Season (Finally) Approaches: 2012-13 Upper Deck SP Game Used Hockey Released
January 15, 2013 By
Boxes won’t cost as much but Upper Deck believes its 2012-13 SP Game Used Hockey boxes are worth buying–especially now that there will actually be a season.
New Website Focuses on Vintage Hockey Cards
December 12, 2012 By
The NHL’s labor trouble won’t keep a good collector down. A newly launched website is zeroed in on vintage hockey cards.
Upper Deck Hockey: Trying to Fill the Void
November 26, 2012 By
The only games on TV are from days gone by but Rich Klein is ripping into a box of 2012-13 Upper Deck Series One hockey.
What’s Hot in the Shop: In Spite of NHL Lockout, Dominion Still Dominates
October 2, 2012 By
They’re pricey but there’s value in them there packs, according to gold prospector Mike Fruitman, who mines 2011-12 Panini Dominion sales to see why the product is moving in his card shop.
No Hockey Card Lockout; Certified Returns in November
October 1, 2012 By
The ice may be empty but collectors can still act like there’s a season, awaiting Panini Certified Hockey 2012-13, set to include some fresh inserts.
2012-13 OPC Hockey Kicks Off Season With Big Base Set, Patches, Autos
August 15, 2012 By
Upper Deck’s comprehensive 2012-13 OPC hockey checklist is out as the product hits store shelves with some new elements and blasts from the past.
2011-12 Ultimate Collection Hockey Out; OPC Redemption Set Planned for Canada
August 7, 2012 By
It may be August, but that still means…hockey cards. 2011-12 Ultimate Collection hockey is out today, there’s a Canada-only OPC wrapper redemption coming and Upper Deck’s also releasing its updated release dates.
Upper Deck Adjusts Release Dates; Seeks ‘Father of the Year’
June 1, 2012 By
Hoping for more on card autographs, Upper Deck has pushed back some release dates for its products, including three NHL brands that will now be out in the off-season.
Fun, Games…and Business for Leafs’ Photographer
October 11, 2011 By
Whether he’s shooting for team publications, hockey cards or national media outlets, Graig Abel has plenty of stories to tell.
Key First Rookie Cards Drive 2010-11 Certified Hockey
October 13, 2010 By
Panini hopes that waiting a little longer to release its 2010-11 Certified program pays off.
Upper Deck’s 2009-10 ‘The Cup’ Hockey Skates In
October 4, 2010 By
John Tavares, Antti Niemi and Matt Duchene headline trading card company’s final hockey release from last season which includes one autographed card per tin.
Yzerman Back with In The Game; LeMieux Too
August 18, 2010 By
In The Game says a pair of Hockey Hall of Famers have signed on.
Upper Deck Unveils 2009-10 O-Pee-Chee Premier Hockey
August 12, 2010 By
OPC Premier is going away after this year.
In the Game Soldiers On Without NHL Blessing
April 8, 2010 By
In the Game was hoping its efforts would mean some NHL licensing love, but it didn’t happen.
Panini Granted Hockey Card License
March 25, 2010 By
Panini will join Upper Deck as official trading card licensees of the NHL and NHLPA.
Lost in the Mail: Hockey Collector’s Set Vanishes
March 10, 2010 By
A 1957 Parkhurst hockey set made it to a Canadian post office, but then what?
