Ask Babe: More questions for the Babe Nov 15, 2008
BABE NOTE: For the 18th straight year, McDonald's restaurants throughout Canada will be featuring hockey cards. The set features the last three Calder Cup (rookie of the year) recipients - Alexander Ovechkin (2005-06), Evgeni Malkin (2006-07) and Patrick Kane (2007-08). (Scripps Howard News Wire)
Habs to get logo on Canadian dollar for centennial Sep 25, 2008
Among the other highlights of the Canadiens' centennial plans leading up to the anniversary of the Canadiens' founding on Dec. 4, 1909, the team will have four million centennial stamps issued by Canada Post, a series of 12 Centennial Jersey nights featuring throwback sweaters from the Canadiens' early days, a variety of commemorative DVD box sets, a special edition of Monopoly and a set of 200 Upper Deck legends hockey cards, as well as an all-time Canadiens team in EA Sports' NHL 2009 video... (ESPN -- NHL)
Play on a sports team from the couch Aug 22, 2008
There are even in-game hockey cards loaded with statistics. "This is one of the best online experiences you can have as everybody is depending on their teammates to succeed and everything you do has a much bigger impact than if you were playing as a single player," said Andy Agostini, online producer for NHL 09. (MSNBC -- Technology)
Sports hobbyists and dealers affected by economy Aug 3, 2008
What s hot in hockey cards right now. Bennett: Upper Deck The Cup and OPC.. (Rio Rancho Observer, NM)
Vacation reading tips for children Jun 23, 2008
Comic books, magazines, even baseball or hockey cards will help kids improve their reading skills. - Encourage your children to read anything and everything - street signs, menus, recipes and books are all great tools to strengthen literacy skills. (Edmonton Sun)
Survey: Half of Canadians Ashamed of Household Clutter, But One-Third Still Can't Resist Collecting Curbside Freebies May 29, 2008
"From iconic toys like Star Wars action figures, to hockey cards, family heirlooms and pre-1960 postcards, checking what these items are selling for on eBay can mean the difference between selling them for next to nothing at a garage sale, or collecting a premium price from an avid collector - who could live in any one of eBay's 38 markets around the globe," says Harry Rinker, professional appraiser and eBay Canada's "Collector Inspector". "Why stash it, when you can cash it?" Cashing in on... (Canada Newswire)
The one-size-fits-most eBay box May 16, 2008
Shippers can use the new Flat Rate Box to package up the old hockey cards and Star Wars figures they've sold through the online auction site. For Canada Post, the new boxes represent a potential gold mine of new shipping business while providing the postal service with an opportunity to further solidify its partnership with one of its largest clients. (Globe and Mail -- Technology)
A long voyage Apr 15, 2008
They have their own hockey magazines and hockey cards they have everything there we would have for our NHL.. Still, it wasn't the NHL. And for a kid from New York with a dream to play hockey, a kid who grew up cheering for the New York Rangers and guys like Mike Richter and Brian Leetch, the end game is the NHL.. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Sooke is eBay capital of BC Mar 31, 2008
Buyers there most actively sought car and truck parts; sellers put up hockey cards. Petersen said the postal code methodology may be a confounding factor. (Vancouver Sun)
eBay Census Data Crowns Belle River, Ontario the "eBaying-est" Community in Canada Mar 27, 2008
The top buying category for Belle River was identified as 'car and truck parts,' with 'NHL hockey cards' leading the community's top selling category ... "In fact, small towns and communities like Belle River are doing big business on eBay, proving that you don't have to live in a major urban centre to be a significant part of Canada's e-commerce engine." But Belle River eBayers aren't only buying car and truck parts and selling NHL hockey cards. (Canada Newswire)
Girls hockey: Cards skate back to state Feb 24, 2008
Updated Feb 23, 2008 - 23:09:26 CST. Web Search powered by YAHOO. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Rangers honor Leetch Jan 26, 2008
Posters lined the walls of the room, and he collected hockey cards, framed newspaper clippings, and of course, a Rangers jersey with 2 on the back. Now, the story of Leetch's No. 2 is simple -- "I always wore 2 as a kid because it was the number that was left when I moved up a level, and it was always one that was available," Leetch says. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NHL)
O'Ree game footage (NHL.com) Jan 15, 2008
NHL.com - NHL Community. January 18, 2008 will mark half a century since O Ree took the ice in the Montreal Forum as a member of the Boston Bruins. (USA Today -- Sports)
Artist's vision offers Boston Bruins immortal Bobby Orr in the nude Nov 29, 2007
He looked at the images on the hockey cards, which reminded him of 19th-century locket portraits. "A locket portrait is a portrait of somebody you love and want to hold close to your heart," said Kauper. (Boston Globe)
Growing Up Hockey Oct 15, 2007
Like most of us, hockey cards for Kennedy, had a high value ... Hockey cards were cherished for who was on the face of them, and if a pack was opened and a player from an enemy team was discovered it was suitably scorned. (Suite101.com)
Western conference Oct 3, 2007
Keeps opposing coaches up at night: He doesn't look particularly fast or dangerous, but J.P. Dumont collects 20-goal seasons like hockey cards. 3. (News & Observer -- Sports)
PLAYING BUBBLE HOCKEY Sep 18, 2007
When he walks by, men with binders full of hockey cards beg for an autograph and young girls coo his name. Meanwhile, journeymen Alain Nasreddine and Mike Weaver sit side by side in the corner of a locker room, dripping sweat in anonymity after a workout. (Wilkes Barre Citizen's Voice, PA)
One-of-a-Kind Lou Gehrig Card Among the Many Rarities in Memory Lane's Sept. 15 Auction Aug 28, 2007
The high-grade vintage cards aren't limited to baseball, as collectors of football, basketball and hockey cards will find treasures depicting such legends as Bronko Nagurski, Pete Maravich, Wilt Chamberlain, Lew Alcindor and Maurice Richard. Autograph collectors also have plenty to choose from in Memory Lane's upcoming event. (PR Newswire)
Your girlfriend's Paris Hilton moment Jun 1, 2007
Accidental Voyeur, you have unpacked your hockey cards in a house that is haunted. The Ex marks the spot. (Globe and Mail)
Vintage Sports Report May 27, 2007
A Vancouver baking company issued several sets of hockey cards and had some blank cards on hand and decided to delve into baseball cards. They measured 3 3/8 X 5 3/8 and were reddish grey brown. (Philadelphia, TheInsiders.com)
Neshek is king of eBay and the mound Apr 29, 2007
Pat Neshek is a hard-core collector of baseball and hockey cards, a huge fan of "The Simpsons" and one of the most entertaining bloggers around. He also happens to be one of the most dominant relief pitchers in baseball. (Butlersports.com)
Girls hockey: Cards' blue liners help lift team's expectations Feb 19, 2007
Updated Feb 19, 2007 - 01:08:05 am CST. in print and online, 24/7. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Looking back Feb. 15 Feb 15, 2007
A collection of baseball, football, basketball and hockey cards, valued at $17,000, belonging to David Cowley, were reported stolen from the home of his parents, Merton and Kathy Cowley. A boyhood friend of David's was arrested in the theft. (Chetek Alert, WI)
Adelson: Off-ice hero Jan 3, 2007
" But Dad sweated out every single day. He worked at a hockey shop, and things fell apart with Braxton's mom soon after the diagnosis (they have since divorced and share custody), so Brant had no idea how he would finance annual medical charges that soared past half a million dollars. He reached an agreement with a Denver hospital and paid whatever he could, but he saved a few pennies to finance Yzerman hockey cards and posters for Braxton. Kids at school would offer a Sakic and a Roy for an... (ESPN -- NHL)
