At a time when Topps offered the only mainstream hockey series, 1965-66 Coca-Cola Hockey filled a niche with a series that stands the test of time. The mid-60s were a tough time to be a hockey card collector. Changing Hobby Landscape After starting out with four straight years of two manufacturers pumping cards into the…
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The 1991 7th Inn. Sketch Memorial Cup Hockey set captures the four teams that participated in the Canadian junior hockey championship, with one team each from the OHL and WHL, and two from the QMJHL (the host league). The cards measure the standard size and feature on the fronts color action player photos enclosed by…
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Price guide value doesn’t define every card. These classic singles made their marks in a variety of ways and, as a result, are treasured by collectors. 1. 1973-74 O-Pee-Chee #3 Phil Roberto Hockey was never more brutal than during the early ’70s, a period during which you were just as likely to witness a bench-clearing…
The world of sports cards is constantly changing. Nostalgia may be a big part of the hobby, but so is technology and how we interact with it. The 2010s brought about its own set of trends as collecting — and what that means — continues to evolve. Here’s a look at some of the major…
In a hobby full of hidden gems, the 1979 Panini Stickers set richly deserves a broader collector base. The 400-sticker series is an affordable time capsule capturing a wildly different world hockey order, one that featured both West and East Germany in the top group, while countries like Japan, Hungary, Romania, and Yugoslavia battled for…
Doesn’t matter what kind of highlights or hot streaks other players put together. Eventually all eyes in the hobby return to Alex Ovechkin as the Great 8 pursues the immortality that belongs to the holder of the NHL’s all-time goal-scoring record. But with so many different cards to pursue – nearly 6,000 base, parallel, autograph,…
By Stephen Laroche | Beckett Hockey Editor The jersey worn during one of the most controversial moments in Stanley Cup history is up for bidding as Classic Auctions gives collectors an opportunity to purchase the Dallas Stars sweater worn by Brett Hull when he scored in triple overtime to give the franchise its only championship…
This nine-card standard-size hologram set features award-winning hockey players with their respective trophies for most outstanding performance. The name of the award appears in the left border stripe, while the player’s name and position are printed in the bottom border stripe. The backs have a color photo of the player with the trophy as well…