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

What’s In A Number? The History of The “Goalie Number” & My Newest 1/1 Card!

Jun 25, 2025

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creasecollector

in Mail Day, Show & Tell

As a goalie, I’ve always loved the Number 1. The “goalie number” as everyone often mentioned. I didn’t know why, but I’ve always enjoyed the familiarity of that number. It…
My Most Wanted Jhonas Enroth Cards

Jun 4, 2025

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creasecollector

in Uncategorized

When I was younger, I loved the game Need For Speed: Most Wanted. I logged many hours on my Playstation 2 playing that game. Aside from the cool police chases…
Something New: Upper Deck to Encase All Rookie Patch Autographs in 2023-24 The Cup

May 29, 2025

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creasecollector

in The Hobby

Yesterday, it was announced across the hobby that for the first time ever, all of the Rookie Patch Autographed (RPA) true rookie cards in Upper Deck’s anticipated 2023-24 The Cup releasewill…
The ‘Golden Whale’ Found After a Decade-Long Hunt

May 2, 2025

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creasecollector

in Mail Day, Show & Tell

After chasing this card for over 10 years, the chase finally comes to an end… The 2014-15 Upper Deck MVP Gold Script /100 is now in my collection! To call this card…
My Pickups from the 2025 Spring Expo in Toronto!

May 1, 2025

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creasecollector

in The Hobby

Another Spring Expo in the books! I’ll be talking about my Expo experience on the podcast in more depth, but I had a blast once again. It’s always nice to…
Shield Your Eyes: The 78th 1/1 Has Arrived!

Apr 19, 2025

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creasecollector

in Mail Day, Show & Tell

The mail this week brought another 1/1 for the Jhonas Enroth card collection. This card is from the 2017 Leaf In The Game Superlative Hockey product. This product was released…
A New Dual Autographed Card For The Collection!

Mar 10, 2025

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creasecollector

in Mail Day

Added another signed card for the collection recently. For those who have been following along with my collection for some time now, you’ll know I like to add various signed…
One of One # 77: Kings Mega Patch!

Feb 10, 2025

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creasecollector

in Mail Day

Newly minted to start 2025, here’s a look at my most recent 1/1 for my collection. I’ve always enjoyed the Mega Patch sets over the years, especially going back to…
Upper Deck Parkhurst Travels Back To 1952!

Feb 1, 2025

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creasecollector

in The Hobby

2023-24 Upper Deck Parkhurst Champions Hockey has been another hit with collectors, both young and old. The mini retro cards are back again this year – Taking on a new…
New Enroth Jersey added to the PC! 2024-25 Örebro HK Replica!

Jan 15, 2025

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creasecollector

in Mail Day

This week I received a very cool jersey in my mail box!

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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