{"id":103459,"date":"2026-01-08T17:44:16","date_gmt":"2026-01-08T17:44:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pakistaninewspaperlist.com\/news\/upper-deck-introduces-nhl-rookie-debut-jersey-cards-30-years-after-pioneering-first-ever-game-used-jersey-trading-cards\/"},"modified":"2026-01-08T17:44:16","modified_gmt":"2026-01-08T17:44:16","slug":"upper-deck-introduces-nhl-rookie-debut-jersey-cards-30-years-after-pioneering-first-ever-game-used-jersey-trading-cards","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pakistaninewspaperlist.com\/news\/upper-deck-introduces-nhl-rookie-debut-jersey-cards-30-years-after-pioneering-first-ever-game-used-jersey-trading-cards\/","title":{"rendered":"Upper Deck Introduces NHL Rookie Debut Jersey Cards 30 Years After Pioneering First-Ever Game-Used Jersey Trading Cards"},"content":{"rendered":"
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CARLSBAD, Calif., Jan. 08, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Upper Deck, the worldwide leader in sports and entertainment collectibles, is raising the bar and lowering the barrier to entry for one of the most popular collectibles in the hobby. Game-used jersey and patch cards have long been highly sought after by collectors \u2013 and Upper Deck is continuing to pioneer the integration of jersey swatches and trading cards with the introduction of The Upper Deck Debut Game Jersey Program. In collaboration with the NHL and NHLPA, Upper Deck is collecting full jerseys worn by top rookies in their debut NHL games and creating swatches to be featured in a variety of trading cards. Three different designs will pay homage to the groundbreaking 1996-97 \u201cUD Game Jersey\u201d inserts that introduced the first-ever game-used jersey trading cards to the hobby. The cards will be part of Upper Deck\u2019s 2025-26 Extended Series checklist. Thirty years after changing the landscape of collecting, Upper Deck is once again providing a superior product from the sport’s top athletes in an accessible way, because hockey is for everyone.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019re always working to create fresh, exciting, and premium collecting experiences. The introduction of our Debut Game Jersey Program will allow collectors to connect even further with their favorite players and teams \u2013 all in an incredibly approachable and accessible way,\u201d said Jason Masherah, President of Upper Deck. \u201cWith an exceptional NHL rookie class coming in this season, not only will we capture theirs and future classes\u2019 debut moments on the ice for fans and collectors to hold onto for years to come, but we will take their entire debut jerseys and insert them across several distinct trading card designs.\u201d<\/p>\n

Upper Deck has collected game-worn jerseys from the debuts of some of the NHL\u2019s best prospects, including exclusive athletes Matthew Schaefer and Michael Misa, as well as stand-outs Beckett Sennecke, Brady Martin, Isaac Howard, and Easton Cowan, among others. The cards will be included as part of 2025-26 Upper Deck Extended Series, scheduled to release this summer. Each Upper Deck Debut Game Jersey trading card will feature a photo-matched image of the player from their first professional game on the ice, as well as a piece of the jersey they wore during that game. Upper Deck will offer a Certificate of Authenticity (COA) for each of these cards, matching the exact date of the debut game. Additionally, three card variations will be available to collect, including Debut Game Jersey Autographs (serial #\u2019d to their jersey number) and special Debut Game Jersey Auto Black Variations (serial #\u2019d 1-of-1) containing unique patch or fight strap tags from the debut jersey.<\/p>\n

Long-time Upper Deck collectors and hockey fans will recognize the design of these trading cards, as the company pays homage to its first-ever \u201cUD Game Jersey\u201d trading cards. The first cards to feature game-worn jerseys debuted in Upper Deck\u2019s 1996 Hockey and Football sets, and later in 1997 Basketball and Baseball. UD Game Jersey cards quickly became the most chased at the time and are now iconic in the hobby.<\/p>\n

Fans and collectors can keep an eye out for the 2025-26 Upper Deck Hockey Extended Series, which will be released this summer at Certified Diamond Dealers worldwide as well as mass retailers. For more information, please visit UpperDeck.com.<\/p>\n

About Upper Deck<\/strong>
Upper Deck is a global entertainment company creating trading cards, memorabilia, collectibles, games, and online platforms that deliver the experiences collectors crave. Upper Deck has set the unmatched industry standard for quality, authenticity, and innovation, and continues to bring generations of fans closer to their favorite\u00a0athletes and characters\u00a0with unique and authentic sports and entertainment product offerings, as well as its digital trading ecosystem. The company prides itself on creating collectibles that produce invaluable experiences for sports and entertainment’s most dedicated and loyal fans, with a goal to deliver excellence to the community across the most coveted properties as a means to develop memorable moments for collectors of all kinds.<\/p>\n

Find more information at\u00a0www.upperdeck.com<\/u><\/a>\u00a0or follow us on\u00a0Facebook (\/UpperDeck<\/u><\/a>), Instagram (UpperDeckSports<\/u><\/a>), X (formerly known as Twitter) (UpperDeckSports<\/u><\/a>), and\u00a0YouTube (UDvids<\/u><\/a>).<\/p>\n

Media Contact:<\/strong>
Nicole Curro, nicole@carvecomms.com<\/u><\/a><\/p>\n

\u00a9 2026 The Upper Deck Company<\/p>\n

NHL and the NHL Shield are registered trademarks of the National Hockey League. NHL and NHL team marks are the property of the NHL and its teams. \u00a9 2026 NHL. All Rights Reserved.<\/p>\n

NHLPA, National Hockey League Players\u2019 Association and the NHLPA logo are registered trademarks of the NHLPA and are used under license. \u00a9 NHLPA. All Rights Reserved.<\/p>\n

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