2022-23 Artifacts Hockey Box Break

Upper Deck is a little more on track with the release of 2022-23 Artifacts Hockey. Whereas the 2021-22 Artifacts set did not come out until September of 2022 — a good three months after the ’21-22 season wrapped up — the 2022-23 Artifacts set came midseason at the tail-end of January 2023. 

Like last year’s Artifacts set (reviewed here), a box of 2022-23 Artifacts Hockey contains eight four-card packs. It is currently selling for about $130 per box. The box states that you can get “at least 2 hits per box (on average).” However, product descriptions from online card sellers state that you get three autograph, memorabilia or “tech cards” per box, either one rookie redemption or Clear Cut card per box, and four serial-numbered cards per box. 

Last week, we talked about 2022-23 Artifacts in episode #147 of the Puck Junk Podcast. But here’s the full box break, including some additional images. 

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Puck Junk Podcast: 2022-23 Artifacts Hockey Cards

Episode #147: March 22, 2023

In the new Puck Junk Podcast, Sal Barry and Tim Parish have a long talk about the new 2022-23 Artifacts Hockey card set. They also discuss Jordan Binnington going off the rails (again), James Reimer refusing to participate in warmups during Sharks’ Pride Night, Tik Tok’s ban on card breaking, and more. It’s 101 minutes of hockey goodness! 

Show Notes, Links and Images: 
Video: “Laid” by James (YouTube)
Video: “Say Something” by James (YouTube)
Video: “Mr. Brightside” by The Killers (YouTube)
Video: “Hocus Pocus” by Focus (YouTube)
Video: Marc-Andre Fleury Challenges Jordan Binnington (YouTube)
Video: Marc-Andre Fleury Almost Fights Peter Budaj (YouTube)
Video: Marc-Andre Fleury Fights in a Junior Hockey Game (YouTube)
Video: South Park “Cripple Fight” (YouTube)
Video: Ron Hextall Attacks Chris Chelios (YouTube)
Jordan Binnington Suspended Two Games (TSN)
The QMJHL Will Tighten Rules Around Fighting (CBC)
Reimer Boycotts Sharks’ Warmup Skate Before Pride Night Game (ESPN)
Video: Marshawn Lynch “I’m just here so I won’t get fined.” (YouTube)
Video: “Get Ready for This” by 2 Unlimited (YouTube)
Jim Howard’s Box Break Fiasco from 2015-16 Contours (Puck Junk)
Images of the mangled package that Tim received in the mail (Twitter)

The card that Tim is hoarding – the 1991-92 Parkhurst Bill Guerin XRC:

Some images from 2022-23 Artifacts Hockey: 

Base Card
Wood Parallel
Short-Printed High Number Card
Dual Jersey Swatch Card
Dual Patch Swatch Card

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Puck Junk Podcast: The Patrick Kane Trade

Episode #146: March 10, 2023

In this episode of the Puck Junk Podcast, Sal Barry and Tim Parish talk about Patrick Kane being traded to the New York Rangers, how it improves the Rangers’ chances of winning the Stanley Cup this year, and how it may affect the collectability of Kane’s hockey cards. The guys also discuss some of the other notable NHL trades made near the deadline, including Jonathan Quick, Max Domi, Tanner Jeannot, Nick Bonino, Brendan Lemieux, and Jakob Chychrun. Plus, Sal learns how to pronounce “Namestnikov.” It’s 77 minutes of hockey goodness! 

Show Notes, Links and Images: 
Rangers Acquire Patrick Kane in Trade with Blackhawks (CBS Sports)
Does Changing Teams Affect Player Collecting (Puck Junk Podcast)
Patrick Kane’s “First” Hockey Card (Puck Junk)

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Clemente’s Corner: 5 “Patricks” You Should Start Collecting in March

2007-08 Upper Deck #210 - Patrick Kane

It’s March! That means a great many things. There’s the start of March Madness, followed by spring. For hockey fans, it is the end of an anxious time following the NHL trade deadline.  

It’s also the month where many celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. In fact, there’s a hockey connection.

The name Patrick and hockey have a very long history. There was once a Patrick Division. It was formed in 1974, then a part of the Campbell Conference. The division moved to the Wales Conference in 1981 and existed for 19 seasons until 1993. It was originally named in honor of former New York Rangers defenseman Lester Patrick. It has been known as the Metropolitan Division since 2013.

There’s also the Lester Patrick Trophy presented each year by the NHL and USA Hockey since 1966. Since the award takes into consideration of the recipient’s contribution to the sport in the United States, it is not considered an NHL trophy because it can be awarded to players, coaches and officials outside the NHL.

There have been a great many NHL players named Patrick. Maybe you are considering becoming a player collector. If so, here are five players named Patrick you should consider collecting:   

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Puck Junk Podcast: 2022-23 Topps Hockey Stickers

Plus: Tim’s Thoughts on ’20-21 The Cup
Episode #145: March 2, 2023

In this episode of the Puck Junk Podcast, Sal Barry and Tim Parish take a long look at the new 2022-23 Topps Hockey Sticker Album set. Tim also gives his thoughts on the recently-released 2020-21 The Cup set, as well as the upcoming 2020-21 SP Signature Legends set. Plus, Linus Ullmark’s “Goalie Goal,” Sal’s recent trip to see two Hurricanes games, and more. It’s 92 minutes of hockey goodness! 

Show Notes, Links and Images: 
Video of the Goalie Goal scored by Linus Ulmark (Twitter)
Crawford under fire after hurling homophobic slur at referee (Yahoo!)
An example of the Bruce Boudreau meme (Video)
Tim’s Twitter thread with his observations on 2020-21 The Cup (Twitter)
2021-22 Topps Sticker of Seth Jones Topps that’s Photoshopped (TCDB)
Sal’s Box Breaks of 2022-23 Topps Hockey Stickers (Box 1, Box 2, Box 3)
Some pictures of 2022-23 Topps Hockey Stickers:

Base sticker design.
Foil sticker design (superstar)
Foil sticker design (mascot)
Foil sticker design (team logo)
Celly Season sticker design
NHL Rookies sticker design
Art of the Deke sticker design
Season Highlight sticker design
2022-23 Topps Hockey Stickers Wrapper

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2022-23 Topps Hockey Stickers Box Break #3

The Law of Diminishing Returns is in full effect when opening packs of stickers. The first box is always fun because you need every sticker. The second box is also fun because you will need most of the stickers. Any box after that is will most likely be mostly doubles, with a few needed stickers mixed in. And that was pretty much the case with my third box of 2022-23 Topps Hockey Stickers. While most of it was doubles of stickers I got in my prior two boxes, I still got a lot of new stickers towards my set. 

Here’s my breakdown of my third and final box of 2022-23 Topps Hockey Stickers. 

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Historic Bobby Hull 51st Goal Puck for Bid at Classic Auctions

On March 12, 1966, Bobby Hull became the first NHL player to score over 50 goals in one season when he scored his 51st goal of the 1965-66 campaign. 

That historic puck is now available for bid at Classic Auctions. The puck is from Bobby Hull’s personal collection and is covered in gold. Hull did this with all of the pucks that he kept from his career. The puck is mounted to a marble base and has two engraved plates detailing his accomplishment.

The puck also comes with a certificate of authenticity, on vintage Chicago Blackhawks letterhead, signed by Hull. 

Also included is a signed 11″ x 14″ photo of Hull celebrating his accomplishment after the game. 

Hull’s 51st goal puck is currently at $2,469.00. The auction ends March 1, 2023. It should be interesting to see how much this puck sells for, considering its significance in hockey history. 

Other Blackhawks items currently open for bid at Classic Auctions include: 

A mini hockey stick signed by 17 members of the 1938 Black Hawks – that year, the team won its second Stanley Cup championship. 

A lot of 55 Black Hawks team photos ranging from 1933 to 2003. 

A 1946-47 Black Hawks team photo signed by 15 players, including autographs from Hall of Famers Max Bentley, Doug Bentley, Bill Gadsby and Emile “The Cat” Francis. 

Photos and Hockey Hall of Fame induction memorabilia belonging to former Black Hawks player and Hockey Hall of Famer Bill Hay.

A menu and other items from “Stan Mikita’s Village Inn” restaurant. Many of the items are autographed by Mikita. 

All photos courtesy of Classic Auctions

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Puck Junk Podcast: The Ryan O’Reilly Trade

Episode #144: February 23, 2023

This week, Sal Barry and Tim Parish talk about Ryan O’Reilly’s trade to the Maple Leafs, and how it’s a good move for both Toronto and St. Louis. They also discuss the recent Stadium Series game between the Hurricanes and Capitals, the 25th Anniversary of the U.S. Women’s Olympic Team winning the gold medal in 1998, and the end of “The Mighty Ducks: Game Changers.” Plus, a look at some upcoming hockey card sets. It’s 73 minutes of hockey goodness! 

Show Notes, Links and Images: 
Maple Leafs acquire O’Reilly, Acciari in three-team trade (CBS News)
Hurricanes cruise past Capitals in Stadium Series (NHL.com)
The 1997 NHL Awards (YouTube)
Or, if you just want the good parts of the 1997 NHL Awards (Puck Junk)
NHL Bungles Its Own Celebrity All-Star Game (Puck Junk)
Mighty Ducks: Game Changers Cancelled After 2 Seasons (TVLine)
Ultra-rare Gretzky card leads to arrest hobby shop thief (CTV News)

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Puck Junk Podcast: The Vladimir Tarasenko Trade

Episode #143: February 17, 2023

Sal Barry and Tim Parish talk about the Vladimir Tarasenko trade, how it vastly improves the Rangers’ lineup, and what this trade could mean for other pending UFAs like Patrick Kane. Plus, a look at some upcoming hockey cards, like the long-awaited 2020-21 The Cup and a rumored set of Tim Horton’s Legends cards. It’s 67 minutes of hockey goodness! 

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2020-21 Upper Deck The Cup Checklist (Beckett)

The two ESPN “infographics” about 2023 NHL All-Star Weekend:

Here’s the Ed Belfour mask that Sal wish he could have bought. FYI, it was at the 2017 National Sports Collectors Convention (and not the 2019 NSCC). 

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2022-23 Topps Hockey Stickers Box Break #2

Opening and sorting stickers is a lot of work. 

It isn’t necessarily hard work, but it is time-consuming work.

For my second box of 2022-23 Topps Hockey Stickers, I streamlined opening the packs. Normally, I would open a pack, look through the stickers, and sort them by 100s. This time, I would open the pack and remove the stickers, but just put it in a pile until I opened 10 packs. Then, I’d thumb through the stickers and sort them. This seemed to make opening and sorting the stickers go much faster. With a pack of cards, I want to savor the moment, look at each card — and hopefully get a hit. With stickers, there are no “hits” and you don’t get anything rare; just four paper stickers and one foil sticker. 

One of the packs was put into the box sideways. This caused some of the stickers to “curl,” but fortunately they were easy to flatten out. If they were creased, I’d be annoyed. 

Another pack was — gasp! — missing a sticker. 

Here’s my breakdown of my second box of 2022-23 Topps Hockey Stickers. 

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