Tag: NHL
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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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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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A ‘One Of A Kind’ Patch Card Enters The Collection
There are patch cards…. and then there are PATCH cards. In the mail recently, I received the latter. After help from one of my good buddies in this hobby, I received this awesome 2013-14 ITG Between The Pipes 1/1from the One Of A Kind patch set. Even though this card is unlicensed, it still remains one of the coolest…
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It’s Miller Time: Ryan Miller Announces His NHL Retirement
2009-10 Upper Deck The Cup Dual NHL Autographed Shields 1/1 (Ryan Miller/Jhonas Enroth).Today, after 18 years in the NHL, 40-year-old Ryan Miller announced that he will be retiring from hockey following the conclusion of the 2020-2021 season with the Anaheim Ducks. Miller will finish up his NHL career just shy of 400 wins, making him…
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Upper Deck Game Dated Moments Cards: The David Ayres Story
2019-2020 Upper Deck Game Dated Moments #54 David Ayres (Carolina Hurricanes) Emergency Backup Goaltender David Ayres made NHL history during an incredible 6-3 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs (February, 2020). After the truly unforgetable story of the 42-year-old zamboni driver/goalie/Emergency Backup Goaltender David Ayres, I just knew I had to pickup a card of…
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Why Team Issued Cards Are An Important Part of Your Collection
2011-2012 Buffalo Sabres Team Issued Photo Cards. These were first released in Germany during the 2011 NHL Premiere Series when the Buffalo Sabres went to Europe. While Team-Issued cards might not be the fanciest tools in your hockey card shed, they are very unique additions to add to any collection. After my recent addition to…
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Collectors Corner: A King Between The Pipes – Jonathan Quick
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 as a kid in the early 90s. I stopped collecting for a good 10 years or so, when the whole industry kind of died off.…
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Best. Mail. Day. Ever. (Amazing Act of Kindness Story Inside)
The Best Mail Day Ever.You might need a coffee or two for this one. Seriously, grab a cup…..
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Collectors Corner: Patrick Roy
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 Roy. His Roy collection features over 2,000 cards of one of the best goalies to ever play the game. I hope you enjoy this recent…
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Collectors Corner: A Habs Fan & His Josh Gorges Super Collection
Richard’s Panini Prime Colors Completed Number of Josh Gorges. A once-in-a-lifetime accomplishment for any collector. Today I’d like to turn the spotlight on fellow SportsCardForum Hockey Moderator Richard and his Josh Gorges Super Collection. He is a collector that puts a lot of pride into his collection and the hobby at large and I’m glad to…
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