The 1979-80 O-Pee-Chee Wayne Gretzky rookie is the ultimate hockey card of the post-War era. But when we think of Gretzky in the hockey collectibles market, he's best known for his association with Upper Deck, one that dates back to just after the dawn of the company's splashy entry into collectors' consciousness. Gretzky was the face of the Upper Deck’s hockey … [Read more...] about How Landing Wayne Gretzky Elevated Upper Deck to the Head of the Hockey Card Class
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Notes: Weekend Shows; Vintage Auction; Upper Deck’s New License; Ganassi Racing Cards Aid American Legion Program
The weather outside was less than spectacular, making it a good one for spending the weekend indoors and that's what thousands of collectors did over the weekend. Big shows took place in multiple locations, including Nashville, where the Fairgrounds Expo was once again home to the first of three annual multi-day shows held throughout the year. There were no autograph … [Read more...] about Notes: Weekend Shows; Vintage Auction; Upper Deck’s New License; Ganassi Racing Cards Aid American Legion Program
Upper Deck Signs Prospect Michael Misa to Card, Autograph Deal
Upper Deck has signed one of the projected top picks in the 2025 NHL Draft to an exclusive multi-year contract. Junior hockey sensation Michael Misa was granted "Exceptional Status" for the 2022-23 Ontario Hockey League season at age 15, just the sixth player in league history to earn the honor. Misa was recognized as Rookie of the Year and received the OHL’s Emms Family … [Read more...] about Upper Deck Signs Prospect Michael Misa to Card, Autograph Deal
Upper Deck Extends Partnership with NHL Alumni Association
Upper Deck has agreed to a long-term license extension with the NHL Alumni Association. The deal maintains the partnership that allows Upper Deck to be the exclusive licensed producer of physical trading cards for the NHLAA, which includes over 1,000 former players. “The NHL Alumni Association has proven to be an important catalyst in our business, differentiating our … [Read more...] about Upper Deck Extends Partnership with NHL Alumni Association
2023-24 Upper Deck Series 1: More Inserts, Smaller Boxes and a Higher Price
Upper Deck is changing the traditional configuration of its flagship hockey card packaging. 2023-24 Series 1 boxes will go from 24 packs to just 12, but there will be 12 cards per pack instead of eight. Boxes that used to hold 192 cards will now have just 144. The price of a pack is jumping from $4.99 to $8.99. That’s an increase of nearly 13 cents per card. It’s … [Read more...] about 2023-24 Upper Deck Series 1: More Inserts, Smaller Boxes and a Higher Price
Upper Deck Lands Women’s Hockey Card License
Upper Deck is expanding its hockey card realm with a new multi-year deal that will bring cards to the Premier Hockey Federation beginning next year. The PHF, formerly known as the National Women’s Hockey League, has six teams based in the US and Canada. The deal includes both physical and digital cards and makes Upper Deck the league’s exclusive licensed … [Read more...] about Upper Deck Lands Women’s Hockey Card License
NHL, NHLPA Extend Exclusive Hockey Card License with Upper Deck
The MLB, NFL and NBA trading card space is in upheaval but the NHL license isn’t going anywhere. The National Hockey League and the NHLPA announced a long-term extension of their exclusive deals with The Upper Deck Company. The agreement also includes NFTs. “Upper Deck continues to be a staple for hockey enthusiasts with proven track-record of offering a broad range of … [Read more...] about NHL, NHLPA Extend Exclusive Hockey Card License with Upper Deck
Upper Deck Cancels, Delays Hockey Card Releases Over Production, Supply Chain Issues
Upper Deck has cancelled two products and delayed the release of its flagship hockey product because of what the company calls “production and supply chain management challenges.” On Tuesday, the company confirmed what one of its distributors had already announced: 2020-21 Ice and 2021-22 Trilogy were being dropped from the schedule. 2021-22 Series I Hobby has been … [Read more...] about Upper Deck Cancels, Delays Hockey Card Releases Over Production, Supply Chain Issues
Upper Deck Grandeur Hockey Coin Collection Launches
Upper Deck is launching a set of legal tender hockey player coins this week, the first collector coins to be distributed in pack form. The company was scheduled to unveil the Grandeur Hockey Coin Collection at a special event inside the Hockey Hall of Fame in Toronto on Tuesday night. The first series of limited-edition coins are minted in one of four … [Read more...] about Upper Deck Grandeur Hockey Coin Collection Launches
Goalie For A Day: Upper Deck Marks Alves’ Debut With Promo Card
Call it hockey’s version of Rudy. In December, Carolina Hurricanes equipment manager Jorge Alves signed a professional tryout contract and became the backup goaltender for Cam Ward. Regular second-stringer Eddie Lack was ill on New Year’s Eve, so Alves was in uniform when the Hurricanes faced the Tampa Bay Lightning. He was also wrapping sticks and fixing equipment during … [Read more...] about Goalie For A Day: Upper Deck Marks Alves’ Debut With Promo Card