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Beyond The Crease: A Hockey Card Blog

Beyond The Crease is focused on the ever-growing history of the hobby, along with my personal cardboard collection adventures.

Golden 1/1 Additions To The Jhonas Enroth Collection

Oct 6, 2020

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in Mail Day

The 53rd 1/1 card in my collection has officially (or, unofficially, depeding on who you ask) arrived in my collection this past week, and I’m here to tell you all…
The Early History of NHL Hockey Cards

Oct 4, 2020

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creasecollector

in The Hobby

Cards from the 1911-1912 Imperial Tobacco C55 National Hockey Association (NHA) Hockey Players set. These cards are one of the many ‘cigarette cards’ released during this time period. Within the…
Closing the “book” on another booklet card from Panini

Sep 28, 2020

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in Uncategorized

Another new booklet card from Panini! 2013-14 National Treasures Sweeter By The Dozen Prime 1/10.
How SWEDE It Is: This 10-Year-Old Card Gets Knocked Off The Want List!

Aug 31, 2020

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creasecollector

in Mail Day, Show & Tell

It’s not everyday that you can knock off a 10-year-old card for the collection numbered out of 5, but today was (luckily) one of those days. The card above is…
Hockey PROMO Cards? I thought they were a 90’s thing?!

Aug 19, 2020

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creasecollector

in Mail Day

For those who are new to the hobby, you may not know what Promo cards are, but they are primarily used to, you guessed it, promote the product, or signal…
These New 2019-20 Upper Deck Stature Red’s Insane! More Than Meets The Eye with This Card

Aug 7, 2020

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creasecollector

in Mail Day

2019-20 Upper Deck Stature Base Red Parallel 31/75 of Marc-Andre Fleury (Vegas Golden Knights).
Collectors Corner: Eddie The Eagle (Ed Belfour)

Aug 5, 2020

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creasecollector

in Collectors Corner

After connecting with Georgios, a card collector from Sweden, through a Swedish hockey card Facebook Page, he was eager to share his collection with me. Since Belfour is also one…
Collectors Corner: A King Between The Pipes – Jonathan Quick

Jul 29, 2020

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creasecollector

in Collectors Corner

An impressive 1/1 Panini Dominion Shield card resting on a Jonathan Quick Game-Used blocker. Introduction My name is Mitch and I’m from Los Angeles, CA. I started collecting sports cards…
Best. Mail. Day. Ever. (Amazing Act of Kindness Story Inside)

Jul 22, 2020

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creasecollector

in Mail Day, Memorabilia

The Best Mail Day Ever.You might need a coffee or two for this one. Seriously, grab a cup…..
Collectors Corner: Patrick Roy

Jul 13, 2020

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creasecollector

in Collectors Corner

2001-2002 Upper Deck SPGU SP Patch Card of “Saint Patrick” Patrick Roy 25/50.Today I’m going to feature Ryan’s collection of one of the All-Time greatest goaltenders in NHL history: Patrick…

Author – Aaron

I’ve been collecting Hockey cards since the late 90’s. Mainly the goalies since 2005. I also Co-Host a Hockey Card Podcast.

Not-so-secretly searching for every Jhonas Enroth card on earth.

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