Alex Ovechkin may never walk a mile in Wayne Gretzky’s shoes, or skate a mile in Gretzky’s skates. But this week, the Great 8 got to at least put on the Great One’s gloves and hold his stick. Ovechkin is a dedicated memorabilia collector. His collection of game-used hockey items is one of the most impressive in the world. Tuesday, with the Capitals in Edmonton a day … [Read more...] about The Great 8 Is Also A Great Collector
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PSA 10 Rickey Rookie, Leaf Collection, Top Brady RC Kick Off New Year at REA
REA has kicked off its first auction of the new year with over 3,000 lots of vintage and modern cards and memorabilia. It’s the company’s first sale on the company’s new bidding platform and under its shortened moniker. The January auction is led by one of the 28 1980 Topps Rickey Henderson rookie cards that have been graded Gem Mint 10 by PSA. The sale comes less … [Read more...] about PSA 10 Rickey Rookie, Leaf Collection, Top Brady RC Kick Off New Year at REA
In The Game Canada vs The World Hockey Box Review
by Rich Klein One of the advantages of being a "small' company is being able to insure that you deliver what you promised. In the Game trading cards has, since we have been reviewing their products, created cards with interesting themes and generally ensured that collectors feel satisfied after opening their boxes. The recently released Canada Vs The World hockey product is … [Read more...] about In The Game Canada vs The World Hockey Box Review
Upper Deck Ultimate Collection Offers 1 Auto Per Pack
The 2009-10 NHL season may be over with the Stanley Cup now residing in Chicago, home of the victorious Blackhawks, but Upper Deck is still cranking out hockey card sets. Latest to the part is the 2009-10 Ultimate Collection Hockey product. The product guarantees at least one rookie card, one autographed card and one memorabilia card in every pack. “We just experienced one … [Read more...] about Upper Deck Ultimate Collection Offers 1 Auto Per Pack
Hockey for Haiti Raises Big Bucks; Auction Continues
The National Hockey League Players’ Association (NHLPA) and World Vision Canada announced today that more than $1 million has been raised through “Hockey for Haiti” to help rebuild a children’s hospital that was badly damaged in the January 12 earthquake. Part of the proceeds have come from an ongoing auction of jerseys and other game-worn hockey memorabilia taking place on … [Read more...] about Hockey for Haiti Raises Big Bucks; Auction Continues
NHLPA Opens Huge Olympic Hockey Jersey Auction
Got a buck? You can make an opening bid on an auction of Olympic hockey jerseys starting today. The NHLPA is continuing its 'Hockey for Haiti' program with a special auction of game-worn jerseys from the NHL players who participated in the Vancouver Games this winter. Jerseys worn by the likes of Sidney Crosby (vs. Germany February 23), Alexander Ovechkin and Team USA … [Read more...] about NHLPA Opens Huge Olympic Hockey Jersey Auction