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 Award. He turns 17 on Friday.
“There is no doubt that Michael Misa is one of the most exciting prospects in hockey. As a fan, I’m excited to watch him display his skills, and as a company, we are ecstatic to be a part of his journey as his remarkable career progresses,” remarked Jason Masherah, President of Upper Deck. “We’re looking forward to producing a curated mix of Misa’s collectibles, memorabilia, and trading cards – both physical and digital – as we continue to offer new and innovative ways for fans to connect with their favorite athletes.”
Misa’s exclusive autographed memorabilia collection includes a variety of collectibles for fans of the junior hockey team that encapsulates his pivotal moments on the ice. The memorabilia spans from signed Saginaw Spirit game-used pucks, autographed prints of Misa wearing his #77, and signed Saginaw Spirit jerseys.
Upper Deck has released three Game Dated Moments trading cards on UpperDeckEpack.com depicting key moments throughout Misa’s young career. The exclusive cards commemorate Misa #1 pick in the 2022 OHL Priority Draft–his first goal from Oct. 1, 2022–and his OHL Rookie of the Year award.
The first 25 collectors to complete the set will receive an autographed version of his OHL Rookie of the Year award card. The Misa cards will be available for sale until 5:59am PST on February 22.
“I am excited to join the Upper Deck family alongside Wayne Gretzky and Connor McDavid, both of whom I look up to on and off the ice,” said Misa in a news release. “These are the moments that you dream of as a kid, so I look forward to seeing this collaboration with Upper Deck come to life for the fans to enjoy.”
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