For just over a decade, Canadian kids had the same amount of hockey cards to collect each year. The "396" era came to a close with 1984-85 O-Pee-Chee - a set which ranks among the best the company ever released thanks to a sharp and colorful design, tons of big rookie cards, and an awesome contest. What the card-buying public north of the border was not prepared for, though, … [Read more...] about 1984-85 O-Pee-Chee: The End of an Era
Steve Yzerman
Yzerman Back with In The Game; LeMieux Too
After recently announcing new agreements with hockey legends Vladislav Tretiak and Mark Messier, In The Game has added a pair of Hockey Hall of Famers to its hockey card roster for the 2010-11 season with the signing of Mario Lemieux and Steve Yzerman. Both players' autographed cards will be part of this season's products. "We are proud to have a long history with both … [Read more...] about Yzerman Back with In The Game; LeMieux Too
2009-10 OPC Hockey Boxed Update Set Released
As the hotly contested action in this year’s NHL playoffs continues to light up arenas across North America, the Upper Deck Company has just released its latest NHL-licensed trading card set: 2009-10 O-Pee-Chee Update. This 200-card update box set features the latest cards of rookies who debuted in October, including No. 1 pick John Tavares (Islanders), Matt Duchene … [Read more...] about 2009-10 OPC Hockey Boxed Update Set Released
Upper Deck SP Game Used Hockey Released
The NHL playoffs began Wednesday night with four first-round matchupss, just as Upper Deck was releasing its latest product: 2009-10 SP Game-Used Hockey. A 100-card regular set, SP Game-Used promises at least one memorabilia or autographed card in every pack, on average. “Our SP Game-Used set truly does have something for everyone,” said Josh Zusman, Upper Deck’s … [Read more...] about Upper Deck SP Game Used Hockey Released