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Rookie Card Moratorium: Shops, Collectors Adjust to NHLPA Move

2012-13 Certified Hockey

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

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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.

No Hockey Card Lockout; Certified Returns in November

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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.

Upper Deck Adjusts Release Dates; Seeks ‘Father of the Year’

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.

Lundqvist Winter Classic Mask Auction Aids Children’s Charity

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A specially commissioned game worn goalie mask donned by the Rangers’ Henrik Lundqvist during the Winter Classic might be his best save of the year.

MeiGray Signs Deal with L.A. Kings

Jersey LA Kings

MeiGray Group has expanded its NHL team partnership list with a new multi-year contract to sell L.A. Kings jerseys.

Boughner Has Mixed Feelings About Enforcers Set

Enforcers signed

Canadian media continues to be interested in an upcoming series of hockey cards. Former NHL player Bob Boughner is interviewed as a featured play on In The Game’s controversial set of ‘Enforcers’.

Howe, Hull Headline Hollywood Hockey Signing

Bobby Hull autograph

Hockey Hall of Famers Gordie Howe and Bobby Hull will do a combined public autograph signing in Florida this Saturday.

The Three Most Valuable Hockey Cards of the Post-War Era

Gordie Howe rookie card

True collectors know the value of hockey cards from the modern era doesn’t begin and end with Gretzky.

Vintage Hockey Jersey Collection Includes Rarities, History

vintage hockey jerseys

A look at an important collection of pro hockey All-Star jerseys owned by In The Game’s Brian Price.

Jerseys From Russian Hockey Plane Crash Fundraiser on Auction Block

Lokomotiv Yaroslavl Capitals jersey

The Capitals and Penguins have organized a joint effort to raise money for the families of Lokomotiv Yaroslavl, the KHL team that perished in a plane crash in Russia. The sale of signed jerseys will benefit families.

World’s Best Gretzky Collection

Gretzky collection

Shaun Chaulk has the desire…and the means…and his Wayne Gretzky memorabilia collection is nothing short of phenomenal.

Fun, Games…and Business for Leafs’ Photographer

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Whether he’s shooting for team publications, hockey cards or national media outlets, Graig Abel has plenty of stories to tell.

2011-12 OPC Hockey Offers Playoff Beard Variations, Star Autos

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You’ll get beardless base cards and rare bearded parallels among the stars and autographs in Upper Deck’s 2011-12 OPC hockey cards.

Early Hockey Stick Could Fetch Big Price

Stick

A man from Nova Scotia says his research leads him to believe that the hockey stick he owns could be olest known. Is it worth more than $1 million?

Bobby Orr Rookie Card: Vintage Hockey Card Gold

Rookie card Bobby Orr

Bobby Orr’s rookie card remains an icon but what card best captures the essence of his career?

NHL Jersey Auction Benefits Wounded Soldiers

Blackhawks jersey Patrick Kane

A program that uses hockey to help the rehab efforts of wounded soldiers will benefit from an auction being conducted by MeiGray.

2011-12 Upper Deck Victory Hockey Released

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Rookie cards of top prospects Cody Hodgson, Joe Colborne, Jonathan Blum and Matt Frattin are part of the 250-card set aimed at the budget-minded and younger crowd while providing some hockey card roster depth.

Upper Deck Launches 2010-11 Ultimate Collection Hockey

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One rookie card, autograph card and memorabilia card should be in every pack, on average.

Upper Deck Looking for Most Fanatical Hockey Fan

UD Fan

If you can prove you’re nuts about hockey, Upper Deck might send you to the NHL Rookie Showcase next month.