Upper Deck Announces Exclusive Trading Card, Memorabilia Deal with Junior Hockey
Sensation Michael Misa
Leading sports collectibles company enters multi-year exclusive agreement with 2025
Upper Deck NHL DraftTM eligible prospect
CARLSBAD, CA (February 15, 2024) – Upper Deck, the worldwide leader
in entertainment and sports collectibles, is proud to announce its exclusive multi-year
contract with junior hockey standout Michael Misa. Under the agreement, Upper Deck
is the sole producer of collectibles, trading cards, and authenticated memorabilia
featuring Misa’s image and autograph.
As a young hockey sensation and the first overall draft pick for the Saginaw Spirit
of the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) in 2022, Misa is anticipated to be one of the
most sought-after prospects in the 2025 Upper Deck NHL DraftTM. Misa
was granted “Exceptional Status” for the 2022-23 OHL season at 15 years old, becoming
only the sixth player in league history to qualify for this prestigious privilege–and
went on to achieve the most productive first season based on his 1.24 points-per-game
average for an Exceptional-Status player in the OHL’s history. Notably, Misa scored
20 points in seven games, breaking a new record for the OHL Cup tournament. Most
recently, Misa was recognized as Rookie of the Year and received the OHL’s Emms
Family Award.
“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,” said
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 collection includes a variety of high-quality collectibles, memorabilia,
and trading cards 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. Misa's
passion for the sport is evident in every piece of the collection.
To commemorate this occasion, 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 autograph version of his OHL Rookie
of the Year award card. The Misa cards can be purchased now on e-Pack® and the cards will be available
for sale until 5:59am PST on February 22, 2024.
"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, a spokesperson for the
company. “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."
Collectors will want to be on the lookout for Michael Misa’s physical and digital
trading cards on Upper
Deck e-Pack® and Upper Deck’s Evolution platform featuring Authentic Digital Collectibles
as he continues to break records on the ice. Fans can view the exclusive Michael
Misa memorabilia collection now at UpperDeckStore.com or collect his Game Dated Moments cards
on UpperDeckEpack.com.
About Upper Deck
Upper Deck is a global entertainment company creating trading cards, memorabilia,
collectibles, games, and online platforms that deliver the experiences collectors
crave. Upper Deck has set the unmatched industry standard for quality, authenticity,
and innovation and continues to bring generations of fans closer to their favorite
athletes and characters with unique and authentic sports and entertainment product
offerings, as well as its digital trading ecosystem. The company prides itself on
creating collectibles that produce invaluable experiences for sports and entertainment's
most dedicated and loyal fans, with a goal to deliver excellence to the community
across the most coveted properties as a means to develop memorable moments for collectors
of all kinds.
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