Hockey cards, collectibles and culture
October 5, 2007 was the day I officially launched PuckJunk.com. That doesn’t seem too long ago. But I feel like I got a lot accomplished in 5 years, including a Masters Degree, a successful career change and maintaining this website (and that other hockey website I also do). So I guess 5 years was a … Continue reading “Puck Junk is 5 Today”
NOTE: This review is spoiler-free. I knew all along that Goon was going to be a great movie for two reasons: 1. It had a hard time getting a theatrical release in the United States 2. Everyone who saw it made comparisons to Slap Shot. You might think that any movie that had trouble finding … Continue reading “Movie Review: Goon”
1989-90 Procards AHL/IHL #22 – Gordie Walker You probably could not help but notice that the flaming hockey stick on the card above–a gimmick you most likely would not see today. But back in the 1990s, minor league hockey cards were a great source for all things wacky and tacky. From stupid mascots (hello Buzz … Continue reading “Card of the Week: Flame On!”
RECAP OF SATURDAY, JULY 21, 2012 On Day 1 of the Convention (recap here), I scored autographs of Marcus Kruger and new ‘Hawk Sheldon Brookbank. On Day 2, my plan was to get many more autographs. Saturday is the longest day of the Convention, starting at 9:00 AM and ending around 6:30 PM. This would … Continue reading “2012 Blackhawks Convention – Day 2 Recap”
Esa Tikkanen may have won the Stanley Cup with the New York Rangers in 1994, but he missed out on having a card in the Official NHL ’94 Trading Card Set. You might want to blame a video game programmer as for the reason why.
2010-11 Score Rookie & Traded #659 – Taro Tsujimoto Back in the 1970s, the NHL draft was not televised or open to the public. They were either held in a hotel or conducted via telephone. In the 1974 NHL Amateur Draft, Buffalo Sabres general manager George “Punch” Imlach was bored. So, in the 11th round … Continue reading “Card of the Week: Invalid Claim”
It seems that whenever I buy a box of cards for $100 or more, I am left with: a stack of base cards a limited rookie card of a nobody jersey cards that no one wants a large dose of buyer’s remorse Of course, I remembered none of that when I bought this box of … Continue reading “2011-12 SPx box break & Contest update”
Upper Deck Hockey cards have been something special since 1990. Every year, the best hockey card photographs tend to end up on Upper Deck Series 1 and Series 2. Even a run-of-the-mill photo on an Upper Deck Series 1 or 2 card would usually be the best card on another set like Victory, Donruss or … Continue reading “Top 10 cards from 2011-12 Upper Deck Series 1”
Every year, I try to make some New Year’s Resolutions in regards to hockey card collecting. This year, I’m making them public. Maybe this will make me more accountable for my collecting habits, right? So, here are my 5 Collecting Resolutions for 2012: 5. Avoid Retail Packs En MasseI like opening up blaster boxes as … Continue reading “5 Collecting Resolutions for 2012”
1992 Upper Deck Christmas card #8 of 10 – Ruff Play Every so often, trading card companies would release Christmas-themed cards. The most famous for hockey collectors is most likely the 1991-92 Parkhurst Santa Claus card. A distant second might be this card, of a humble dog-turned-goalie.