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Animal Kingdom Patch Cards Evolve into Origin of Species Patch Cards in 2014 Goodwin Champions

The popularity of Upper Deck’s Animal Kingdom patch cards in Goodwin Champions, and the astronomical amount the cards sell for on the secondary market, has been well documented. The series ran its course...

On 02 Jul 2014 By Chris Carlin / 0 Comment

History and Art Come to Life in Upper Deck’s 2014 Goodwin Champions Set

There are so many elements that make Goodwin Champions a favorite with fans every year from the painted set to the hard-signed autograph cards, but more than anything, it is the different aspects of the set which...

On 02 Jul 2014 By Chris Carlin / 2 Comments

Brag Photo: Upper Deck’s 2014 Autographed NHL Draft® Board

The NHL Draft® is an extremely busy time for UD staffers behind the scenes at “The Gauntlet.” Prospect after prospect pour through and we realized to be able to stay on top of what was happening,...

On 02 Jul 2014 By Chris Carlin / 1 Comment

Upper Deck Celebrates Canada Day with Exclusive NHL® & NHLPA Agreement

Upper Deck would like to wish all our fans throughout Canada a very happy Canada Day! The holiday celebrates the unification of three colonies into a single country which is very significant for this proud...

On 01 Jul 2014 By Chris Carlin / 0 Comment

Vancouver Canucks Draft Pick Thatcher Demko has Strong Ties to Upper Deck

Thatcher Demko was the first goalie taken in the 2014 NHL Draft® by the Vancouver Canucks. There are several things that make Thatcher unique, primarily that he is from San Diego, California which is not traditionally...