Upper Deck has overhauled the configuration in time for next week's release of 2016-17 SPx Hockey. Due out February 1, this season's version will be smaller — four packs in a hobby box with one card in each pack, instead of 10 packs of four cards last year — but every card this year will be a hit. Upper Deck is promising that every box of 2016-17 SPx Hockey … [Read more...]
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2016-17 Upper Deck SP Game Used Hockey Preview, Checklist
Upper Deck’s 2016-17 Game Used Hockey is once again a hit-oriented product, with four of the six cards in every one pack hobby box being an autograph or memorabilia offering. Hobby boxes will be available beginning Wednesday, January 18. Expect to pay anywhere between $85 to $105, depending on the retailer. The price is slightly lower than last year with one more … [Read more...]
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...]
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...]
Canadian Collector Creates Website Dedicated To Howie Morenz
Growing up in New Brunswick, Ron Vender naturally gravitated toward hockey and the Montreal Canadiens. His favorite player was Habs goalie Ken Dryden, “an educated guy” who fit his ideal as a hockey idol, since Vender didn’t have time to play the game. “I was too busy studying,” he said. But after reading “Howie Morenz: Hockey’s First Superstar,” Dean Robinson’s 1982 … [Read more...]
LA Kings Jersey Auction Benefits San Bernardino Shooting Victims
The Los Angeles Kings donned holiday-themed warm-up jerseys prior to Tuesday night’s game against the San Jose Sharks but they’ll serve a larger purpose: to raise money for victims of the recent mass shooting in San Bernardino. Each jersey was autographed by the player who wore it. The auction at lakings.com/auctions lasted until the end of the second intermission of … [Read more...]
New Vintage Hockey Collector Book Offers Prices, Info
Bobby Burrell considers himself “sort of the hobby sponge,” particularly when it comes to hockey. And once again, the Toronto native has given hockey collectors plenty of information to absorb. His self-published “Vintage Hockey Collector” price guide is a comprehensive look at hockey cards and collectibles from 1910 to 1990. The book, which sells for $40 (U.S. money, … [Read more...]
2015-16 Upper Deck Series 2 Hockey Preview
Its Series One product performed well thanks to some fresh performers on the ice. 2015-16 Upper Deck Series 2 Hockey checks in just after the All-Star break with high hopes of its own. Set to be released at hobby shops February 18 and retail outlets February 24, the big draw will be its Young Guns subset, which will feature the rookie card for Buffalo’s Jack Eichel. Like … [Read more...]
Young Guns Connor McDavid Expected to Boost Upper Deck Hockey
The Young Guns will be out in force on November 5 with the release of 2015-16 Upper Deck Series One hockey. Upper Deck has released its checklist (see below) and is touting that Series One will contain “the best class of Young Guns Rookies since 2005-06.” That 2005-06 set featured the Young Guns rookie card of Sidney Crosby. The 2015-16 product will boast the first fully … [Read more...]
Celebrate Hockey’s Return With 10 Great Cards
Every sport has iconic collectible cards. Basketball has the 1986-87 Michael Jordan rookie. Baseball has the 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle and the T-206 Honus Wagner. Pro football has the 1935 Bronko Nagurski National Chicle card. Hockey is no different. As the puck drops for a new regular season, here is a look at 10 rare, interesting, landmark or simply fun hockey cards to … [Read more...]
