Subban Highlights Upper Deck’s New NHL Cards at Stadium Series Event
The Stadium Series event showcased the latest offerings from Upper Deck, featuring NHL cards highlighted by Darnell Subban and Kravitz. Their introduction of the Allure Hockey product drew significant attention, particularly as it is one of Upper Deck’s two annual chrome releases in hockey, alongside O-Pee-Chee Platinum.
Overview of Allure Hockey Cards
Allure Hockey cards come with unique features and collectible items that appeal to fans. Each box contains:
- Eight rookie cards
- One autograph or a ‘Doubloons’ card, which features all-gold foilboard
The product also introduces parallel chase cards, including:
- Blue Line and Blue Line autograph parallels, numbered to 35
- Purple Diamond and Purple Diamond autograph parallels, numbered to 10
- 1-of-1 Golden Treasures and Golden Treasures autograph parallels
A notable addition to the line is the Impressions set, which consists of ten original art cards, featuring both current superstars and emerging talents.
Black Diamond Cards: A Collector’s Dream
The Black Diamond series offers numerous collectible opportunities. It features a range of numbered and autograph cards, including renowned figures such as:
- Wayne Gretzky
- Gordie Howe
- Henrik Lundqvist
Additionally, fans can pursue rookie cards like Matthew Schaefer, the 2025 NHL Draft’s No. 1 pick by the New York Islanders, and Ivan Demidov from the Montreal Canadiens. Notable card types available include Hockey History Patches and Captain Patches.
Fan Excitement and Personal Connections
Kravitz expressed his enthusiasm for the game, sharing his long-standing fanhood as a season ticket holder of the Islanders. He notes the thrill of collecting cards from the latest products:
“I’m excited to open boxes and chase Schaefer. As a fan, looking for the new face of the League is thrilling.”
During the event, Kravitz quickly came across a Schaefer card among Subban’s packs. This led to a memorable trade between the two. Subban emphasized the cultural significance of trading cards in hockey.
The Significance of Hockey Cards
Subban reflected on his own experiences with hockey cards. He recalled meeting Mats Sundin and receiving a piece of memorabilia, illustrating the connection between fans and players. He noted:
“Hockey cards are part of our tradition and culture. It’s encouraging to see fans engage with the product, elevating the experience for everyone involved.”
The collaboration and excitement surrounding these card releases enhance the bond between fans and the game.
