Upper Deck’s Overtime promotional program acts as an incentive for customers to buy hobby boxes. These packs offer and exclusive base set, as well as a range of inserts and autographs. 2014-15 was the first time that the product used 3 waves of release, up from 2 the year before. While these packs are not […]
Ninja Update: 2014-15 ITG Leaf Metal Hockey
When Panini lost its NHL licence, the hobby lost a great deal of unique card types. One such type was the chromium cards of products such as Prizm. With their takeover of In The Game, Leaf decided to continue the companies hockey card line, regardless of licencing issues, and to stand as a counterpoint to […]
Ninja Update: 2014-15 In The Game Ultimate Memorabilia 14th Edition
The follow up to the wildly popular ITG Ultimate Memorabilia 12th Edition, ITG 14th Edition was the final entry before Leaf re-imagined the brand. The product is actually the 13th Edition, but Leaf/ITG felt that 13 would be unlucky and elected to skip ahead to 14th. Considered a high end product, each pack comes with […]
Habs Report: Price, Habs Hold off Late Bruins Push, Win 4-2
3rd Period Push Not Enough for Bruins The Habs were able to keep the Bruins in check Saturday night, despite a flurry of activity by the home team in the 3rd period. The victory, Montreal’s 9th straight in Boston, moves the Habs to 4-0-1 to start the season. The team has not lost a game […]
Ninja Update: 2014 Upper Deck Team Canada Juniors
The premier edition of Upper Deck’s Team Canada Juniors product. These cards laid the foundation for the subsequent editions by splitting the focus between the men and women’s teams. Celebrating both highlights the vastness of Canadian sport and the uniting force of hockey. Included players such as Connor McDavid, Haley Wickenheiser, and Jonathan Drouin make […]
Breaking News: UD Releases Series 1 Young Guns Checklist
The most anticipated list of the collecting season had just been released by Upper Deck. The Series 1 Young Guns celebrate the best of the coming rookies and are split into two groups. The regular Young Guns list is led by Auston Matthews and Jesse Puljujarvi, while the Young Guns Canvas feature Mitch Marner and […]
Habs Report: Price Returns, Habs Down Yotes 5-2
Price Returns as Habs Fans Celebrate Habs fans rejoiced Thursday night as superstar goalie Carey Price finally returned to regular season action. The Montreal starting goalie was injured last November and missed the remainder of the season, leading to a monumental collapse for the team. After missing the first 3 games of this season with a […]
Ninja Update: 2015-16 Upper Deck Overtime Wave 3
Upper Deck’s Overtime promotional packs have been a fun little extra for the last couple of years. Coming in three waves and being given as bonus packs to box buyers, these cards offer a little something extra for collectors. 2015’s Wave 3 packs offered the last round of base cards and parallels, adding 60 names […]
Habs Report: Montoya Shines in 4-0 Win Over Penguins
Stellar Goaltending Secures Big Win For Habs Habs fans anxiously awaiting the return of Carey Price got a preview when the star goalie was present for the pre-game ceremonies Tuesday night, but the real goaltending performance was in the Montreal net. Al Montoya, making his third consecutive start for the Canadiens secured his first shutout […]
Ninja Update: 2015-16 Leaf Ultimate Hockey
Leaf Ultimate jumps onto the scene every year with a monumental selection of autographs and memorabilia. The high-end product is certainly not for everyone, but if you can get your hands on some of these cards I’d highly recommend that you do. Each box promises a total of 6 autographs or relics cards, and the […]
