NHLIB: The Future of Hockey Cards?
August 26, 2009
One writer thinks so…
By Simon Breedon
eHow Contributing Writer
Hockey cards have had a rich history over the past 100 years, and since the lockout in 2004, a new-found value has been placed on collector items such as cigarette pack cards, the legendary cards like the Wayne Gretzky rookie and even the new era of Hockey game cards with the Ice Breaker brand. Collectors might find there is a goldmine in that old shoe box in the attic.
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Significance
Collecting hockey cards has played a significant part in helping fans familiarize themselves with the sport. The backs of the cards contain a lot of information, from scoring statistics to which players are the best golfers. In the early years, hockey cards were not seen as collectors items, so one could have a Bobby Orr or Wayne Gretzky, card mixed in with the lesser known players…
The Future of Hockey Cards
The future of hockey cards can be seen in the new NHL Ice Breaker card board game. These games are centered on the basic premise of a 52-game deck but with a hockey card collector theme.
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