NHL Fans: Upper Deck Announces Plans for Toronto Expo

Upper Deck and hobby retailers in the U.S. and Canada have enjoyed a successful season of hockey card sales and now it’s time to give something back to those collectors at the upcoming NHL Spring Expo in Toronto (May 1-3).

The NHL Spring Expo extravaganza at the Toronto International Centre attracts thousands of rabid hockey collectors from all across North America, as well as Europe and Asia. And Upper Deck is making sure to thank collectors for another great year of sales.

The most exciting portion of Upper Deck’s involvement this year is the semi-annual wrapper redemption program where collectors who open one box of either 2008-09 Ice, 2008-09 SPx or 2008-09 SP Game-Used Hockey at the Upper Deck booth will receive a random NHL “Priority Signings” autograph card. Upper Deck has pulled out some of the biggest names in hockey to help make this one of the most exciting sets in show history.

Each card is sequentially numbered and limited to varied amounts. This promotion is limited to one card per person per day and will only be available while supplies last.

Redemption hours at the Upper Deck booth will be on Friday, May 1, from 5-7 p.m.; Saturday, May 2, from 1-3 p.m.; and on Sunday, May 3, from 11-1 p.m. A full checklist of the cards in this year’s set is listed below:

Card # Player Team City Team Name

PS-AE Andrew Ebbett Anaheim Ducks
PS-AO Alexander Ovechkin Washington Capitals
PS-AT Alex Tanguay Montreal Canadiens
PS-BO Bobby Orr Boston Bruins
PS-DG Doug Gilmour Toronto Maple Leafs
PS-EM Evgeni Malkin Pittsburgh Penguins
PS-GH Gordie Howe Detroit Red Wings
PS-HZ Henrik Zetterberg Detroit Red Wings
PS-JC Jeff Carter Philadelphia Flyers
PS-JE Jonathan Ericsson Detroit Red Wings
PS-JI Jarome Iginla Calgary Flames
PS-JT Joe Thornton San Jose Sharks
PS-KT Kyle Turris Phoenix Coyotes
PS-KV Kris Versteeg Chicago Blackhawks
PS-MB Martin Brodeur New Jersey Devils
PS-MD Matt D'Agostini Montreal Canadiens
PS-MF Marc-Andre Fleury Pittsburgh Penguins
PS-MP Michael Peca Columbus Blue Jackets
PS-MR Mason Raymond Vancouver Canucks
PS-OP Ondrej Pavelec Atlanta Thrashers
PS-PE Patrik Elias New Jersey Devils
PS-PK Patrick Kane Chicago Blackhawks
PS-PR Patrick Roy Montreal Canadiens
PS-RB Rene Bourque Calgary Flames
PS-SC Sidney Crosby Pittsburgh Penguins
PS-SM Steve Mason Columbus Blue Jackets
PS-SS Steven Stamkos Tampa Bay Lightning
PS-TG Tom Gilbert Edmonton Oilers
PS-TV Thomas Vanek Buffalo Sabres
PS-WG Wayne Gretzky Edmonton Oiler