Subban Highlights Upper Deck’s New NHL Cards at Stadium Series
Recently, PK Subban and Greg Kravitz unveiled Upper Deck’s latest hockey card products at a special event. The spotlight was on two highly anticipated releases: Allure Hockey and Black Diamond. These products are designed to cater to both serious collectors and casual fans alike.
Overview of Allure Hockey and Black Diamond
Allure Hockey is one of Upper Deck’s premier chrome series, alongside O-Pee-Chee Platinum. Key features of Allure include:
- Chase cards such as Blue Line and Blue Line autographs, numbered to 35
- Purple Diamond and Purple Diamond autographs, numbered to 10
- Unique 1-of-1 Golden Treasures and autograph parallels
- At least eight rookie cards in every box
- Inclusion of autograph or Doubloons (gold foilboard) card
The latest Allure edition also introduces the Impressions set, which features original artwork of both superstars and emerging talent.
Highlights of Black Diamond
Black Diamond, another esteemed release, offers a variety of numbered and autographed cards. Collectors will find notable rookies like:
- Matthew Schaefer, the No. 1 pick by the New York Islanders in the 2025 NHL Draft
- Ivan Demidov, forward for the Montreal Canadiens
The set also celebrates hockey legends such as Wayne Gretzky, Gordie Howe, and Henrik Lundqvist. Additionally, collectors can pursue Hockey History Patches and Captain Patches.
Kravitz’s Passion for Hockey Cards
Kravitz shared his enthusiasm, stating, “Hockey’s my favorite sport. I grew up a huge Islanders fan.” His excitement focused on the hunt for Schaefer’s card, emphasizing the connection between fans and their favorite players.
During the event, he managed to secure a Schaefer card from Subban, subsequently trading with him. Such exchanges highlight the unique relationships formed through card collecting.
The Cultural Impact of Hockey Cards
Subban reflected on the significance of hockey cards in fostering connections between fans and players. He recalled a memorable experience meeting Mats Sundin, who gifted him a broken stick during practice. “Hockey cards are part of tradition, part of the culture,” Subban noted.
He believes that by investing in these products, companies are enhancing value for fans and players alike, creating a richer hockey collecting experience.
In summary, the new releases from Upper Deck promise to engage both die-hard fans and new collectors, preserving the tradition of hockey cards as integral to the sport’s culture.
