On October 12, 2016, Auston Matthews played the first NHL game of his career. It was one of the greatest first games in hockey history. Matthews beat Ottawa Senators goalie Craig Anderson four times in a 5-4 Ottawa overtime win. Every Leafs and Senators fan remembers the game. But what no one seems to remember is that the player who set up Matthews’ first NHL goal is the … [Read more...] about Zach Hyman Is the Most Underrated Player In NHL– And In The Hockey Card Market
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Toronto’s Hobby Hero: A Guide to Auston Matthews Rookie Cards
Shortly after being selected first overall by the Toronto Maple Leafs in the 2016 NHL Draft, Auston Matthews made an instant impact with both fans and collectors – and remains a hobby favorite to this day after establishing himself as one of the greatest players in franchise history. After taking the somewhat unconventional route of playing in Switzerland during … [Read more...] about Toronto’s Hobby Hero: A Guide to Auston Matthews Rookie Cards
A Hockey Card Collector’s Guide To The Stanley Cup Playoffs
The Stanley Cup playoffs are underway and for hockey card collectors and fans of the game, there's no better time to see which players can raise their profile. Upper Deck Series 2 has been out for a couple of weeks, and some high-end products are in the pipeline. Big hockey card and memorabilia shows ramp up the excitement in Toronto and Edmonton – two teams entering the … [Read more...] about A Hockey Card Collector’s Guide To The Stanley Cup Playoffs
One Week Left for Tim Hortons NHL Mini Sticks
Hockey collectors have one week left to hit the Tim Hortons drive-thru to get what has quickly become one of the hottest non-trading card hockey collectibles of the year. The 2020-21 NHL Superstar Collectable Sticks series features six players – five from Canadian teams and one Canadian star from the Boston Bruins. The mini sticks are 5 1/2 inches tall and are displayed in a … [Read more...] about One Week Left for Tim Hortons NHL Mini Sticks
Notes: Relentless Pursuit of Auston Matthews Memorabilia; Major Trout Flip; Yogi Stamp
You won't find a more avid collector of Auston Matthews memorabilia than Mark Fera. The Canadian collector hopped on the Matthews train long before the Toronto Maple Leafs star had set foot on NHL ice. Matthews spent his draft year with the Zurich Lions in Switzerland a few years ago and Fera went to great lengths to acquire a couple of pretty wild … [Read more...] about Notes: Relentless Pursuit of Auston Matthews Memorabilia; Major Trout Flip; Yogi Stamp
2016-17 The Cup Hockey Preview
As always, they saved the best for last. The ultra high-end 2016-17 The Cup hockey from Upper Deck will arrive October 25 as the company winds down releases with last season's date on them. 2016-17 Upper Deck The Cup Hockey Basics Each six card box will contain two autographed patch cards, one of which will be a rookie autograph. The Cup will include memorabilia and … [Read more...] about 2016-17 The Cup Hockey Preview
Auston Matthews Signs Autograph, Memorabilia Deal with Fanatics
Auston Matthews autographs are now a Fanatics exclusive. Just a few days after announcing a deal with Dallas Cowboys star Ezekiel Elliott, the company announced an agreement with the 19-year-old Matthews, the Toronto Maple Leafs rookie center and Rookie of the Year contender. Fanatics Authentic, the company’s memorabilia division, will be the sole distributor of authentic … [Read more...] about Auston Matthews Signs Autograph, Memorabilia Deal with Fanatics
Winter Classic, Centennial Classic Auctions Include Jerseys, Pucks
NHL Auctions and its new partner, Fanatics, have opened auctions featuring game-used items from the recent NHL Winter Classic and Centennial Classic games. The Winter Classic was held in St. Louis Monday, with the Blues stopping the Chicago Blackhawks, 4-1. The Centennial Classic took place Sunday in Toronto with the Maple Leafs’ young star, Auston Matthews scoring the … [Read more...] about Winter Classic, Centennial Classic Auctions Include Jerseys, Pucks
Auston Matthews Signs Autograph Deal with Upper Deck
Upper Deck has signed a deal to be the exclusive home for Auston Matthews autographs on trading cards. Matthews, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2016 NHL Draft, will also appear on packaging for future Upper Deck products. CAA Sports brokered the agreement on Matthews’ behalf. The Arizona native quickly became one of the NHL’s hottest young stars after scoring 10 … [Read more...] about Auston Matthews Signs Autograph Deal with Upper Deck