Author: creasecollector
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Vladislav Tretiak: The Best Goaltender To Never Play in the NHL
2006-07 ITG International Ice Game-Used Jersey – Vladislav Tretiak (Soviet Union)To many hockey fans, Vladislav Tretiak was, to this day, the best goaltender to never play a game in the NHL. So how did all of this come to be? Well, after his international efforts for the now defunct Soviet Union hockey team, he gained…
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The First Lady of Hockey: Manon Rheaume
2008-09 Upper Deck Masterpieces Brushstrokes Autographs of Manon Rheaume. After many years of searching, I finally snagged this noteworthy piece for my goalie collection at the 2022 Spring Expo in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The card I’m talking about is the 2008-09 Upper Deck Masterpieces Brushstrokes Autographed card of Manon Rheaume – The First Lady of…
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New Jersey Threads Featuring a Swedish Twist
This week I was able to cross another game-used Enroth jersey off the list…. A jersey from the Swedish National Team! During the course of the season, European international teams can play a variety of tournaments in preparation for the IIHF World Championships in the spring. The tournaments include the Euro Hockey Challenge, the Euro Hockey…
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The Mighty Ducks of Anaheim: Another Game-Used Jersey Enters The Enroth Collection
Another game-used jersey added to the collection! After Enroth’s trade to the Anaheim Ducks in 2017, he backed up Jonathan Bernier at various points during the second half of the season, including their final game of the Playoffs, but did not play. He then helped lead the San Diego Gulls (AHL) into the Playoffs with…
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My Extravagant Expo Finds: Two Toronto Maple Leafs Game-Used Jersey’s!
While attending the 2022 Sports Card & Memorabilia Expo, I found not one, but two amazing pieces for my collection. I finally managed to pickup a Game-Worn Jhonas Enroth Toronto Maple Leafs jersey from his brief time with the Leafs. I managed to connect with Real Sports (Owned by the MLSE) before the Expo in…
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A Jumbo Memorabilia 1/1 Mail Day!
2022 President’s Choice Solid Gold – Jumbo Memorabilia #JM-14 Jhonas Enroth 1/1Happy Jumbo mail day! With the release of President’s Choice Solid Gold, I knew I was in for a treat. After speaking with Dr. Brian Price, I had been expecting some new Enroth cards to be released and was eagerly anticipating the release date…
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My 2022 Spring Toronto Expo Experience!
The Sports Card & Memorabilia Expo in Toronto. On June 4th and 5th, I attended the 2022 Spring Expo in Toronto, Ontario. With the original Expo dates being pushed further out due to the pandemic, it was still a nice opportunity to enjoy the weather (and some cards) in the process. I didn’t mind the…
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Everything is bigger in Texas: Another Game-Used Jersey Enters The Collection
Another game-used jersey entered the collection today, courtesy of the team over at Meigray. They are connected with a lot of professional sports teams, and I’m glad they still had this Enroth jersey available in their inventory after all this time.For those readers who regularily follow this blog, you may be experiencing a little déjà vuright…
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My New Autograph Project: The Builders Category
Learn about how the NHL Hockey Hall of Fame inspired my newest Autograph Project!In the Hockey Hall of Fame, aside from the presence of the greatest hockey players to every lace up skates, there is another category of inductees that are present… The Builders Category. The Builders Category is reserved for those who have changed…
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Why Did Sidney Crosby Autograph Cards With Himself?
If you’ve been around the hobby long enough, chances are you’ve seen a few dual autographed cards – including the ones where Crosby signed with…. himself. Have you ever wondered why? Let me explain.Being around this hobby for over a decade, I’ve see a lot of cardboard over the years. One cardboard memory that I…
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