Hockey
UD Releases Short Print Information and More Details on 2012-13 NHL Upper Deck Series One
Although we are in the midst of a lockout, hockey fans seem to really be enjoying 2012-13 NHL Upper Deck Series One. And with all autograph content live in packs (ZERO autograph redemptions), who can blame them? There is more to the product besides autograph inserts however with great photography, awesome inserts and some very […]
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Wayne Gretzky Mail Day at Upper Deck Headquarters
I have been working for Upper Deck for close to fifteen years and I still get fired up when we get a shipment in from Wayne Gretzky. And I’m not alone. I knew something was up when I saw a group of about ten people crowding around the Athlete Relations area this morning. As the […]
READ MOREUpper Deck Plans to Keep Hockey Interest Alive at the 2012 Fall Sportcard & Memorabilia Expo
Hockey fans are holding their breath as the NHL and NHLPA have resumed negotiations to try to save this 2012-13 NHL season. Regardless of how those negotiations go, Upper Deck has some news that will have hockey fans who are making plans to attend the 2012 Fall Sportcard & Memorabilia Expo in Toronto on November […]
READ MOREUpper Deck Announces a Program to Assist Collectors with Select Expired Autograph Redemption Cards
One of the most frequent complaints we receive at Upper Deck comes from fans who have purchased older product and pulled expired redemption offers for autograph trading cards. Upper Deck understands collector’s frustration when pulling these cards because they can no longer be honored for the item indicated on the card. Upper Deck publishes on […]
READ MOREEverything You Need to Know about the 2011-12 NHL The Cup Rookie Evolution Video Redemption Cards
Collectors opening 2011-12 NHL The Cup have found a surprising item in some select packs; a redemption card for a Rookie Evolution video card. There have been a lot of questions about what these cards are so we wanted to get some preliminary information out there to help collectors get a better feel for them. […]
READ MOREWhat Happens at the NHLPA Rookie Showcase?
One of my favorite events of the year is the NHLPA Rookie Showcase for a variety of reasons. The biggest being that we get to spend a few days with the new rookie class and I am constantly impressed by the quality individuals you find in the NHL. These young men are on the verge […]
READ MOREHockey Card Poker: A Game for the Adults
High-stakes pack wars are a game I frequently see adult collectors play. It is a form of gambling in my opinion, but when done responsibly can be fun for those involved. In the game, two to four collectors square off opening packs and the person who gets the best cards out of the packs wins […]
READ MORECollectors Enjoy a Surprise with 2012-13 NHL O-Pee-Chee Black & White Inserts
It appears like collectors seem to be enjoying Upper Deck’s first NHL product of the year with 2012-13 NHL O-Pee-Chee. And as they break pack after pack to put together the massive 600-card set and maybe to participate in the hobby only wrapper redemption program, they are finding something unique. Upper Deck created a surprise […]
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