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February 25, 2011

Unforgettable: The 2011 NHL Heritage Classic

I recently made my way from San Diego to icy cold Calgary to entertain some customers at the 2011 NHL Heritage Classic. Upper Deck invited collectors, hobby shop owners and a distributor sales person to take in a very different type of hockey game. Our good friends at the NHL invited us to a Saturday […]

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February 22, 2011

UD Fans Love Hockey Day in America

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February 18, 2011

Ask UD: ICE, Hobby vs. Retail, Pack Searching and Be-A-Player Draft Pick Redemptions

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February 15, 2011

A Photo Retrospective of 2011 National Hockey Card Day

Upper Deck’s Third Annual National Hockey Card Day took place on Saturday, February 12, 2011 and thousands of passionate hockey fans throughout Canada braved the cold to visit their local hobby shop or retailer in search of free NHL packs. The event was without a doubt a smashing success thanks to the efforts of Upper […]

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February 12, 2011

Giveaways Galore on National Hockey Card Day in Canada!

If you love FREE NHL trading cards and you live in Canada, you’re in store for a lot of fun tomorrow, Saturday, February 12. It marks the third annual National Hockey Card Day event where hobby shops and retailers throughout Canada work in collaboration with Upper Deck to provide their valued customers with free packs […]

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February 10, 2011

Ask UD: National Hockey Card Day, Short Prints, ‘Live’ Redemptions and the Tiger/MJ Dual-Autograph Cards

As Upper Deck’s Customer Care Manager, it is my goal to help educate our collectors and fans so they can have a better experience with our collectible products. I’ll routinely post updates about what we hear on the phones and through e-mails from customers in segments called Ask UD. I hope you find this information […]

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February 8, 2011

Upper Deck Pack Attack Events are Coming to Boston!

Upper Deck and Sport Images are teaming up for a very exciting promotion in the New England area this February. Eight hobby shops will be hosting an Upper Deck Pack Attack event in their stores where collectors can win some great prizes like Upper Deck t-shirts, Upper Deck sling packs, signed Upper Deck Authenticated mini-sticks […]

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February 5, 2011

Feb. 12: National Hockey Card Day in Canada

For the third year running, Upper Deck will host National Hockey Card Day in Canada. The big day is Saturday, Feb. 12. That’s the day when Upper Deck will give away hundreds of thousands of exclusive “National Hockey Card Day” NHL trading card packs for FREE throughout Canada. Once again, the distribution points will be […]

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February 3, 2011

Ask UD: Why Redemption Cards Expire, Purchasing Direct & the Exclusive Signings

As Upper Deck’s Customer Care Manager, it is my goal to help educate our collectors and fans so they can have a better experience with our collectible products. I’ll routinely post updates about what we hear on the phones and through e-mails from customers in segments called Ask UD. I hope you find this information […]

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February 3, 2011

Living the Dream: NHL All-Star Fan Fair

Last weekend was a busy one for me. I was working the booth for Upper Deck at the well-attended annual NHL All-Star Fan Fair, as well as handling some interviewing duties and autograph signings with NHL stars for the card maker.  Here’s my recap of what went on last weekend in Raleigh, North Carolina, home […]

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