Last month, we took a look at the inaugural Upper Deck Hockey card set, which celebrated its 30th anniversary this season. Upper Deck was not the only new entry into the NHL hockey card market during the 1990-91 season. In fact, one set that was just as responsible for creating buzz, hype and explosive growth in hockey card collecting was the first Score Hockey card … [Read more...] about 30 Years Later: Looking Back at 1990-91 Score Hockey
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Devils’ Brodeur Night Jerseys at Auction
Jerseys worn by the New Jersey Devils on the night they honored their new Hockey Hall of Fame inductee are on the block through MeiGray Auctions. The Devils’ game-worn partner, MeiGray is offering more than two dozen gamers from the November 13 game against the Pittsburgh Penguins when the team honored three-time Stanley Cup winning goaltender Martin Brodeur. Each … [Read more...] about Devils’ Brodeur Night Jerseys at Auction
1990-91 Rookie Card Recap: The Hockey Prospecting Market Arrives
Longtime hockey card collectors will remember the 1990-91 season as the year that the hobby boomed as three new manufacturers became licensed by the NHL and NHLPA. The arrival of Pro Set, Score, and Upper Deck was a watershed moment and produced an incredible rookie card class which is loaded up with Hall of Famers, memorable stars, infamous fighters, and more. Whether you … [Read more...] about 1990-91 Rookie Card Recap: The Hockey Prospecting Market Arrives
Hottest Cards of Newly Minted Hall of Famer Martin Brodeur
Now that he’s been elected to the Hockey Hall of Fame, there are going to be a few more people looking for Martin Brodeur rookie cards. It won’t be a long search. Brodeur, announced Tuesday as one of the members of the Hall’s latest class, appeared on a card for the first time back in 1990-91 as the “junk wax” era began. While there were multiple sets issued … [Read more...] about Hottest Cards of Newly Minted Hall of Famer Martin Brodeur