Hockey
A Chicagoland Teen Creates a Thriving Charity Business with Kustom Team Kicks
Yes, it’s true – Cinderella is proof that a pair of shoes can change your life. There are other shoes however that can change your attitude too. Recently I stumbled across a story about a teen who creates some special shoes that can make a difference for others. The image of the shoes first caught […]
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It Wasn’t a Matter of If; It Was a Matter of When for Teuvo Teravainen!
He’s just a 20-year-old import from Finland, but tonight Teuvo Teravainen became a superstar around the world. In a hotly contested Game 1 between the Minnesota Wild and the Chicago Blackhawks, Teuvo Teravainen fired a bullet that ricocheted in giving the Blackhawks a lead they would keep. He is the youngest member of the Chicago […]
READ MOREIs Evgeny Kuznetsov the Next Great Russian NHL® Star?
The Washington Capitals have experienced nothing but heartbreak and frustration in the NHL® Playoffs in recent years. With the score all even over halfway through the third period in Game 7, the Caps were looking for something special. They found an unexpected hero in the form of Evgeny Kuznetsov who stayed patient and made an […]
READ MOREMaking the Cut: See How Upper Deck Cuts Game-Used Jerseys for 2014-15 NHL® UD Premier!
Having game-used jersey content is almost a must in today’s trading card products, but for a premium release like 2014-15 NHL® UD Premier we wanted to go all out to make sure the patches we used were awesome. Furthermore we wanted to make them HUGE for the Mega Patch cards to really deliver the value […]
READ MOREUpper Deck Plans a Silver Celebration Party at Cardboard Memories in Brampton, Ontario
To celebrate 25 years of licensed NHL® and NHLPA hockey cards, Upper Deck is hitting the road to personally thank the shops and customers who have kept the company going strong for all these years. Upper Deck is heading north to visit a Canadian shop in Brampton, Ontario for a special evening with their collectors. On Wednesday, April […]
READ MOREUPPER DECK THROWBACK THURSDAY CREATE THE CAPTION PROMOTION: RYAN KESLER
The Jets will have to learn to fly with the pigeons before they soar with the Ducks. Prior to this year’s run, the last time the Winnipeg Jets clinched a playoff berth, the Anaheim Ducks were just a three-years-old franchise. Needless to say, there was a sizable gap since playoff fever flooded Winnipeg’s streets. And although […]
READ MOREThe Hobby Collectibles Impact of Connor McDavid in Edmonton
“The Great One” has spoken and he has given his nod of approval to the latest “Next One,” Connor McDavid. Expected to go first overall in the 2015 NHL Entry Draft, the hype on McDavid has been around since he made his major junior debut with the Ontario Hockey League’s Erie Otters back in 2012-13 […]
READ MOREWhich 2014-15 NHL® Rookies have the Best Long-Term Hobby Investment Potential?
Most collectors wish they had a crystal ball just to help them determine which players they should invest in today that will have the most impact in the hobby years down the line. Some of today’s rookies may one day end up as Hall-of-Fame players. While we do not have a crystal ball, we do […]
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