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Jon Waldman has written about hockey for several publications over his decade-long journalism career, including The Hockey News, The Toronto Sun and Winnipeg Men Magazine. A graduate of Ryerson University's journalism program, Jon is working on his first book on the history of hockey, to go along with two other books he has published since 2009.

Motown Madness is THE card set for Red Wings fans

March 2, 2013 by Jon Waldman

I’ve got to hand it to In The Game – they sure know how to pay tribute to a hockey team. Over the years, the Ontario-based hockey card company has …

Read moreMotown Madness is THE card set for Red Wings fans

Categories Collecting Hockey, Detroit Red Wings Tags Hockey Cards, Steve Yzerman

Upper Deck Goes Free Card Crazy This Saturday

February 8, 2013 by Jon Waldman

Carrying on an annual tradition, The Upper Deck Company will be holding National Hockey Card Day in Canada this Saturday at hobby shops and select retail locations. National Hockey Card …

Read moreUpper Deck Goes Free Card Crazy This Saturday

Categories Collecting Hockey Tags National Hockey Card Day, Upper Deck

Heroes and Prospects Changes Focus for 2012-13 Hockey Card Set

January 31, 2013 by Jon Waldman

There’s a time-honoured tradition around this time of year – In The Game Inc., a leading hockey card manufacturer, releases its signature Heroes and Prospects series. As the name implies, …

Read moreHeroes and Prospects Changes Focus for 2012-13 Hockey Card Set

Categories CHL, Collecting Hockey Tags Hockey Cards

Rookie Cards Blocked for 2013 NHL Season

January 21, 2013 by Jon Waldman

Hockey fans eagerly waiting for the NHL season to begin partly did so because they were anticipating the arrival of a new rookie crop that included Nail Yakupov; and while …

Read moreRookie Cards Blocked for 2013 NHL Season

Categories Collecting Hockey Tags Hockey Cards, NHLPA, Upper Deck

The Curious Case of Tim Hortons Collectibles

November 4, 2012 by Jon Waldman

There are few restaurant chains in Canada that resonate as much as Tim Hortons does. Sure, as kids we remember McDonald’s trips or the specialness of a Pizza Hut all-you-can-eat …

Read moreThe Curious Case of Tim Hortons Collectibles

Categories Collecting Hockey Tags Hockey Cards, Sidney Crosby, Tim Hortons

Post re-enters hockey card market with CHL

October 15, 2012 by Jon Waldman

One of the hockey card world’s all-time favourite premium partners is back, as Post Cereal has announced that it will be producing a series of CHL goaltender cards on boxes …

Read morePost re-enters hockey card market with CHL

Categories CHL, Collecting Hockey Tags Hockey Cards

Hockey Collectibles Reminder of Past NHL Lockouts

October 3, 2012 by Jon Waldman

One of the more unique aspects of the collectibles world is that there is memorabilia created for every instance in the game, including times when the game doesn’t happen. Yes, …

Read moreHockey Collectibles Reminder of Past NHL Lockouts

Categories Collecting Hockey Tags All-Star Game, Hockey Cards, NHL Lockout

Panini Looks Back with Rookie Anthology

July 25, 2012 by Jon Waldman

While Panini’s hockey season isn’t quite done yet, the card company went retrospective for one of their latest releases, Rookie Anthology. Checking in at 10 packs per box, Anthology offers …

Read morePanini Looks Back with Rookie Anthology

Categories Collecting Hockey, Uncategorized

Relive Early Game-Used Card Glory with Titanium

July 17, 2012July 17, 2012 by Jon Waldman
2011-12 Titanium Brad Richards base card

Back in 2000-01, Pacific Trading Cards issued the first set to include a memorabilia card in every pack of a product – Private Stock, followed up soon after by Titanium. …

Read moreRelive Early Game-Used Card Glory with Titanium

Categories Collecting Hockey Tags Hockey Cards

Brendan Leipsic Named Jewish Athlete of the Year

June 21, 2012 by Jon Waldman

Just days before his call to the NHL, Portland Winterhawk Brendan Leipsic was recognized by his home community in Winnipeg, taking home the Ida and Max Nusgart Memorial Award as …

Read moreBrendan Leipsic Named Jewish Athlete of the Year

Categories CHL, WHL Tags Brendan Leipsic, Portland Winterhawks

Hockey Cards an NHL Entry Draft Tradition

June 19, 2012 by Jon Waldman

The NHL Entry Draft is eagerly anticipated every year by hockey fans anxious to see where “the next one” will end up. Collector anticipation, understandably, is just as high for …

Read moreHockey Cards an NHL Entry Draft Tradition

Categories Collecting Hockey Tags Hockey Cards, Upper Deck

Will Hockey Hall of Fame Call ex-Winnipeg Jet?

June 13, 2012 by Jon Waldman

Now that the NHL has played its last game for the season (hopefully not much longer than that though), the world of shinny turns its eyes to the Hockey Hall …

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Categories Winnipeg Jets Tags Hockey Hall of Fame, Phil Housley
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