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New Upper Deck Connor Bedard cards highlight National Hockey Card Day
With Connor Bedard leading all rookies in scoring and his rookie cards in high demand, the NHL’s top young star will headline National Hockey Card Day on Saturday, April 13.
With Bedard’s 2023-24 Upper Deck Series Two Young Guns rookie card still in high demand, Upper Deck is releasing a special 2024 National Hockey Card Day set that features three new Bedard cards.
Upper Deck, the official card company of the NHL, founded National Hockey Card Day in 2009 as a celebration of hockey and the joy of collecting hockey cards. On April 13, participating retailers will offer free NHL trading cards to collectors and hockey fans worldwide.
“Now in its 15th year, National Hockey Card Day has become a cherished tradition for hockey fans and collectors around the world,” said Paul Nguyen, senior marketing manager at Upper Deck. “This year, as the excitement around rising stars like Connor Bedard continues to grow, we're excited to offer fans the opportunity to celebrate their favorite players, love for the game, and build their collections.”
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Upper Deck’s exclusive National Hockey Card Day set includes three new Bedard cards, two of which will be found in free NHCD packs (one five-card pack per customer). Another Rookie Moments card will be available with a $10 purchase of Upper Deck products (while supplies last).
Bedard is one of 30 rookies, veterans, and legends featured in the 2024 set, including current stars Connor McDavid, Auston Matthews and Alex Ovechkin, legends like Wayne Gretzky, and more. Fans and collectors can visit participating stores to receive a free pack and collect the full set. Canadian fans can also visit select retailers for exclusive, free nine-card sheets of exclusive NHL trading cards.
Along with Beard, the set also features rookie cards of other to young stars like Adam Fantilli and Matthew Knies.
With Bedard buzz at a fever pitch, Upper Deck expects National Hockey Card Day to be one of the biggest in the collectible holiday’s 15-year history.
“From seasoned collectors to newcomers, National Hockey Card Day welcomes everyone to join the community and experience the thrill of collecting,” Nguyen said. “We're proud to empower fans with free packs of Upper Deck NHCD cards, exclusive Bedard trading cards, and special promotions, making this year's event the most memorable yet.”
