Posts About "Hockey Cards"
Book Review: Hockey Card Stories by Ken Reid
November 5th, 2014 It’s impossible to read Ken Reid’s new book “Hockey Card Stories” and not be taken back in time. History of the Game Through Cards An easy and thoroughly enjoyable read, Hockey Card Stories covers 59 individual players from the 1960’s through the 1990’s. There is a nice mix of Hall of Famers and guys who only played a...
Rochester : The Americans Minor League Sports Capitol
November 19th, 2013 Growing up through my formative years in the "Flower City", I was exposed to professional sports by some of the best 2nd tier leagues in the country. Rochester, N.Y., was one of the first "boom towns" in America. It was once on the cutting edge of technology in photography and photographic imaging. Three of the cities leading...
Hockey Memorabilia: Maybe It Just Isn't In the Cards
March 4th, 2013 WHO'S HOLDING THE DECK? Are you the kind that has to open your new package of hockey cards right in the shop? Do you open them in the car? Do you wait until you get home to open them, arrange them, put them in their special binder or sleeves, or (gasp!) do you not buy hockey sports cards? I spent the last week talking to sport...
Motown Madness is THE card set for Red Wings fans
March 2nd, 2013 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 produced series that are dedicated to clubs like the Canadiens, Leafs and Flyers. Now, it's the Detroit Red Wings turn for the tribute, coming in the form of Motown Madness, In The...
Heroes and Prospects Changes Focus for 2012-13 Hockey Card Set
January 31st, 2013 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, Heroes and Prospects (or colloquially known as H&P) is a hockey card series dedicated to the future and past of the game. You won't find a lot...
Rookie Cards Blocked for 2013 NHL Season
January 21st, 2013 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 the season did get underway, card collectors are still on the bench when it comes to young phenoms. Last week, Beckett Hockey broke the word that the NHLPA had...