Hockey season has ended, and the Pittsburgh Penguins hoisted the Stanley Cup after knocking off the San Jose Sharks. The season might be over, but hockey cards continue to spur interest, thanks in part to a dynamic rookie class that includes Connor McDavid, Jack Eichel, Artemi Panarin and Dylan Larkin. Those rookies, seasoned veterans and all-time greats will be the … [Read more...] about 2015-16 SP Authentic Hockey Preview, Checklist
2015-16 hockey cards
Penguins Stanley Cup Champions Set Planned
Upper Deck is planning an 18-card Pittsburgh Penguins Stanley Cup Champion set. Set for release later this month, the set will include Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin, Phil Kessel, Kris Letang, Nick Bonino and rookie goalie Matt Murray, among others. Upper Deck plans a print run of 5,000 sets. You’ll have to buy something else to get one, however. The sets will be given … [Read more...] about Penguins Stanley Cup Champions Set Planned
What’s Hot in the Shop: Top 5 Sellers Are a 4-Sport Mix
I think we’ve pretty much got every sport covered in this edition of What’s Hot and when three of the four sports are actually still in season, I guess that’s a good thing for shop owners. Nothing builds interest in hobby circles like watching a guy in person or on TV and then having the chance to collect his stuff. So, here we go with the top 5 sellers. I’d love to hear … [Read more...] about What’s Hot in the Shop: Top 5 Sellers Are a 4-Sport Mix
Upper Deck Ice Gives Hockey Collectors A Clear View
Hitting the shelves deep into the Stanley Cup playoffs, the 2015-16 Upper Deck Ice Hockey product promises collectors a clear option. That’s because each of the 200-base cards will be printed entirely on acetate stock. Set for release on May 25, Upper Deck Ice will feature eight packs per hobby box and four cards per pack. A hobby box also will feature one on-card … [Read more...] about Upper Deck Ice Gives Hockey Collectors A Clear View
2015-16 O-Pee-Chee Platinum Preview
If you take a shine to chrome-like cards, then the 2015-16 O-Pee-Chee Platinum set by Upper Deck might be a worthy addition to a collector’s hockey stash when it is released on Wednesday. It also helps to love parallels. This year, for its second unveiling, the Platinum set will have the benefit of a strong rookie class to intrigue hockey fans. Upper Deck also is … [Read more...] about 2015-16 O-Pee-Chee Platinum Preview
90s Themed 2015-16 Fleer Showcase Hockey Returns
The Fleer Corporation may be relegated to hobby lore, but the brand names associated with the Philadelphia-based company are still around. The latest nod comes from 2015-16 Fleer Showcase Hockey, produced by Upper Deck and set for release Wednesday, April 6. A full checklist is below. Upper Deck, which owns the rights to those old Fleer logos and monikers, promises five … [Read more...] about 90s Themed 2015-16 Fleer Showcase Hockey Returns
2015-16 SPx Gives Hockey Collectors Clear Choices
It’s clear that Upper Deck is changing its style when it comes to its 2015-16 SPx Hockey product. That’s clear, as in acetate. For example, the rookie cards are a dramatic departure, highlighted by an acetate-window player image next to autographs and/or memorabilia. Hobby boxes will hit stores and online outlets on Wednesday. Upper Deck is promising one rookie auto … [Read more...] about 2015-16 SPx Gives Hockey Collectors Clear Choices
Upper Deck Offers Future e-Pack Release Dates
Upper Deck has announced general release dates for bringing more of products to its e-Pack platform. After launching several weeks ago with its Series 1 Hockey brand, the company will offer 2015-16 Series 2 Hockey and MVP Hockey this month. e-Pack allows collectors to “open” trading cards online with the ability to transfer insert cards pulled from those packs to a COMC … [Read more...] about Upper Deck Offers Future e-Pack Release Dates
Upper Deck: Series 2 e-Pack Won’t Release Before March 17
Upper Deck releases 2015-16 Series 2 Hockey on Thursday at hobby shops across North America but the company’s e-Pack website won’t offer cards for at least another month. Marketing Manager Chris Carlin says that’s because the company wants to give those brick-and-mortar shops first crack at the product before online consumers. Announced in January, e-Pack offers free … [Read more...] about Upper Deck: Series 2 e-Pack Won’t Release Before March 17
Active Market for Connor McDavid Cards
Missing several weeks during his rookie season due to injury turned out to be just a speed bump for Connor McDavid. Hockey’s best prospect since Sidney Crosby is already living up to the enormous hype that has surrounded him long before he became the NHL’s number one draft pick. A look at the hottest Connor McDavid cards on eBay is living testimony to the … [Read more...] about Active Market for Connor McDavid Cards