Upper Deck released some images and information on the upcoming SP Game Used Edition for 2010-11 and I have to say I was blown away.  By far my favorite release every year, SP Game Used is taking it up a notch in 2010-11 with new Tribute to the Champs cards which highlight the Blackhawks run in 2009-10. ...

The top NHL rookies converged on the MasterCard Centre in Toronto to partake in the NHL Rookie Photo Shoot.  All the players went through on ice and off ice photo shoots in preparation for the upcoming season.  Upper Deck and Panini were on hand to get their first shots of these talented young players.

Upper Deck has put out some information and some pictures of the upcoming 2010-11 Artifacts series set to release sometime in October (could change).  I am a big fan of this series but something is just not doing it for me this year.  I’m not sure if it is the design or the fact that the jersey...

I must admit I was pretty excited when I heard that the CHL was being added to EA Sports upcoming NHL 11.  Then I was even more excited when I heard about the new physics engine, but when I heard about the EAUHL feature, I was blown away.  This feature is a card collector’s dream.

I am a huge fan of inscriptions.  I think they add something to a piece of memorabilia.  That’s why I like to attend signings.  Sometimes (not always) you have to pay a little bit more but it is totally worth it.  My Stamkos piece that says “2008 #1 Draft Pick” or my Gustavsson piece that says...

I am really excited to see some new blood this year when it comes to hockey cards.  Panini is entering the market this year in September with Panini Certified.  I think this is great for collectors and for the industry as a whole.  I have always believed that competition is essential for product innovation...

I have to say I think this is the type of thing that separates ITG from the rest.  They are innovative and keep things fresh every year with something new.  Just have a look at what they are doing with the upcoming 2010/11 season to honour 100 years of hockey cards. 

Upper Deck posted some pictures and information on the upcoming 2010-11 Series 1 and I have to admit I’m not as excited as I was last year.  Why do I say this?  Because Series 1 is always driven off the strength of the rookie crop and this year does not even come close in my mind to the crop...

Update: It looks like I am going to get my first crack at this project later this month.  Drew Doughty is scheduled to appear at Frozen Pond in late August.  I can’t wait to officially get this project off the ground.  It is an in person appearance and he is willing to do inscriptions (for...

I have been a long time fan of Tavares. I saw him play when he was in Oshawa and I have several really nice autographed pieces.  My collection of Tavares cards is gorwing as well, so I was a little confused when I starting seeing  autographed cards of Tavares with the number “19″ on them. ...