Center Ice Card Cast — Hockey Card Podcast

Chris Carlin of Upper Deck joins the CICC crew to discuss UD’s hobby initiatives, the UD hockey exclusive, and more. Eric then opens a few boxes compliments of Chris. Episode topics: — Guest interview with Chris Carlin of Upper Deck — Live box breaks — Eric’s big-time 2003-04 master collection project pickup Please be sure to subscribe to make sure you do not miss any future episodes of Center Ice...

Aaron shares his recent white whale mail day before a conversation about PSA’s recent purchase of Genamint. Episode topics: — Aaron finally secures his white whale in grand fashion — Eric and Aaron discuss the news of PSA purchasing Genamint — Previewing Episode 33 Please be sure to subscribe to make sure you do not miss any future episodes of Center Ice Card Cast! Additionally, please follow our...

The CICC crew touches on a few new products, shares the results of Eric’s Beckett grading submission, and breaks down some big news in the hobby. Episode topics: — Highlighting a trio of new products — Eric’s BGS submission results — Discussing Upper Deck’s big news regarding Beckett values Please be sure to subscribe to make sure you do not miss any future episodes of Center Ice Card Cast! Additi...

Eric and Aaron unpack a few of Eric’s recent acquisitions and answer a number of questions submitted by listeners. Episode topics: — We have a trade to announce — Eric’s unique mail day — Eric and Aaron answer listener questions — The best card ever made? Please be sure to subscribe to make sure you do not miss any future episodes of Center Ice Card Cast! Additionally, please follow our social med...

The CICC crew welcomes former MLB pitcher Ryan Dempster to the show to talk about Ryan’s career, what having cards of himself is like, his connection to hockey, and why he collects hockey cards. Ryan rounds out the episode by opening boxes of 2020-21 Leaf ITG Used. Episode topics: — Podcast update — Stories about card mishaps — Guest interview with former MLB pitcher Ryan Dempster — Ryan opens box...

Eric and Aaron talk with Upper Deck’s Billy Celio about 2019-20 The Cup and the recently announced 2020-21 UD Extended Series product. Episode topics: — Eric’s Vezina Collection PC update — 2019-20 The Cup review with Billy Celio — 2019-20 UD Clear Cut Preview with Billy Celio — 2020-21 UD Extended Series preview with Billy Celio Interactive listener questions: — What are your thoughts about 2019-...

The CICC crew talks about the new 2020-21 Leaf In The Game Used product with Gregg Kohn of Leaf Trading Cards and cracks open a case in the podcast’s first-ever live episode. Episode topics: — 2020-21 Leaf ITG Used inside look — 2020-21 Leaf ITG Used live case break Interactive listener questions: — What do you think about Leaf ITG Used? — What was your favorite card in Eric’s case break? We will...

Eric and Aaron discuss methods for storing and displaying cards and recap Eric’s third box of President’s Choice The Vezina Collection. Episode topics: — Discussing all things about how to store and display your hockey card collection — The Vezina Collection box break recap Interactive listener questions: — How do you store your cards? — Do you display your cards at all? We will post these questio...

The CICC crew breaks down the newest hockey card product on the market, President’s Choice The Vezina Collection, with Dr. Brian Price and crack open two boxes of the product. Episode topics: — President’s Choice The Vezina Collection Review with Dr. Brian Price — Live break of The Vezina Collection Interactive listener questions: — What are your thoughts about The Vezina Collection? Is it the bes...

Eric and Aaron kick off 2021 with a lively conversation about the graded card trends in the hockey card hobby. Episode topics: — 2020-21 Upper Deck Synergy Review — In-depth conversation unpacking almost everything about grading hockey cards Interactive listener questions: — What are your thoughts about 2020-21 UD Synergy? — What are your thoughts about grading? We will post these questions on our...

The CICC crew wraps up 2020 by discussing what it means to be a super collector and highlighting their best acquisitions of the year. Episode topics: — What does it mean to be a hockey card super collector? — Taking a look back on the top 10 additions to our collections in 2020 Interactive listener questions: — What were some of your best additions in 2020? — What are some of your hobby goals and...

Eric and Aaron talk about the record-setting Wayne Gretzky rookie card sale and sit down with Marc-Andre Fleury super collector Kendall Mullin to discuss one of the world’s best player collections. Kendall’s collection can be found by visiting marcandrefleurycards.com! Episode topics: — Wayne Gretzky rookies make history — Eric shares his newest cornerstone addition — Guest interview with Marc-And...

The CICC crew attempts to pull an Alexis Lafreniere Young Guns rookie card and looks into Upper Deck’s newest product, 2019-20 Chronology, with Upper Deck Product Manager Billy Celio. Episode topics: — 2020-21 Upper Deck Series 1 live breaks — Alexis Lafreniere YG BGS 10 sells — Wayne Gretzky rookie-year game-worn jersey up for auction — 2019-20 Upper Deck Chronology review with Upper Deck Product...

Center Ice Card Cast breaks down the polarizing 2020-21 UD Series 1 release with Upper Deck Product Manager Billy Celio. Episode topics: — Eric lands his biggest Niklas Hjalmarsson white whale — 2020-21 Upper Deck Series 1 review with Upper Deck Product Manager Billy Celio Interactive listener questions: — What are your thoughts about 2020-21 UD Series 1? What do you like or dislike about the prod...

Eric reveals his big-time mail day from Dr. Brian Price and Aaron cracks open packs of the brand new 2020-21 UD Tim Horton’s product. Episode topics: — Eric’s epic mail day reveal — Alexis Lafreniere Young Gun officially announced — 2020-21 UD Tim Horton’s live break and review Interactive listener questions: — What are your thoughts about 2020-21 Tim Horton’s? What do you like or dislike about th...

Eric and Aaron unpack the juicy topic of various regrets within the hobby. Episode topics: — Introducing common types of regrets found within the hockey card hobby — Sharing our biggest regrets from our time in the hobby Interactive listener question: — What are some of your biggest hobby regrets? We will post this question on our various social media accounts, so keep an eye out for that! Please...

The CICC crew talks with Leaf Vice President of Product Development Gregg Kohn about 2019-20 Leaf Lumber Kings and discuss a couple of notable hobby developments. Episode topics: — 2019-20 Leaf Lumber Kings Hockey review with Gregg Kohn — Joe Thornton signs with Toronto Maple Leafs — 2020-21 UD Series 1 pushed back Interactive listener questions: — Do you plan to open or collect any 2019-20 Leaf L...

Eric and Aaron unpack notable transactions from the last week in the NHL and discuss the hobby implications the moves could have. Episode topics: — 2019-20 UD Premier review — 2020 UD Team Canada Juniors review — Discussion about player movement and hobby implications Interactive listener questions: — Has a player you collect ever been traded or signed with a new team? If so, how did you react wit...

Center Ice Card Cast discusses how to and how not to package cards for shipping and share stories of packaging gone wrong. Episode topics: — UPDATE: Sidney Crosby 2005-06 UD YG BGS 10 Black Label auction — Alexis Lafreniere giveaway — Discussion about properly packaging and shipping cards Interactive listener question: — What are some of your packaging horror stories? We will post this question on...

Dr. Brian Price of President’s Choice Trading Cards shares about his experiences in the hobby and previews his newest product, 2020 President’s Choice Game-Used. Episode topics: — Interview with Dr. Brian Price — 2020 President’s Choice Game-Used Preview — UPDATE: Sidney Crosby 2005-06 UD YG BGS 10 Black Label Auction Interactive listener questions: — Do you plan to purchase any cards from Preside...

Center Ice Card Cast breaks down the new 2020-21 O-Pee-Chee release and discusses the world of unannounced insert and parallel cards in the hockey card hobby. Episode topics: — Sidney Crosby 2005-06 UD YG BGS 10 Black Label up for auction — 2020-21 O-Pee-Chee Review — Discussion about unannounced inserts and parallels Interactive listener questions: — What do you predict the Sidney Crosby 2005-06...

Eric and Aaron address the question of if the hockey card hobby is still attainable for kids and review two newly released products. Episode topics: — Big mail day package reveal — 2019-20 UD Ultimate Collection Review — 2020-21 UD MVP Review — Is the hobby still kid-friendly? Interactive listener questions: — Do you feel the hobby is still attainable for kids? Why or why not? — Do you think there...

The CICC crew breaks down the result of Phase 2 of the NHL Entry Draft lottery and the impact the outcome will have on the hobby. Episode topics: — New York Rangers win first pick in the 2020 NHL Entry Draft — Alexis Lafreniere officially available for use in 2020-21 Upper Deck Series 1 Interactive listener questions: — What will the Alexis Lafreniere Young Guns rookie card sell for at release? —...

Eric and Aaron share the details of their first-ever trade and break down 2019-20 SP Game Used CHL Edition with Upper Deck Product Manager Billy Celio. Episode topics: — 2019-20 SP Game Used CHL Edition Review with Upper Deck Product Manager Billy Celio — We made a trade! Interactive listener questions: — Are you excited to see additional CHL content, especially in a high-end fashion like this? —...

Center Ice Card Cast discusses how to start a player collection and what goes into that process. Episode topics: — Exploring different types of players to collect — Rationale behind choosing a specific player to collect — Completionism and competition Interactive listener questions: — Do you collect any players? If so, why did you decide to collect that player? Have you always collected their card...