Upper Deck, a renowned name in the world of sports and entertainment collectibles, has just dropped an exciting bombshell: a one-of-a-kind autograph trading card deal with none other than the hotshot of ice hockey, Macklin Celebrini. This young ace recently made waves by signing a three-year entry-level contract with the San Jose Sharks® on July 6, and now Upper Deck has snagged the exclusive rights to produce his trading cards. Brace yourself for the must-have item for all hockey card collectors!
At the tender age of 18, Macklin Celebrini makes history as the top pick by the San Jose Sharks® in the 2024 Upper Deck NHL Draft™ held on June 28. Toting a slew of accolades from his college stints, Celebrini rose to fame as the youngest recipient of the prestigious Hobey Baker Award in his freshman year, a title reserved for the cream of the college hockey crop. The 2023-24 season saw Celebrini sweep up a plethora of awards, including Hockey East Player of the Year, Rookie of the Year, Scoring Champion, and Three-Stars Award for dominating the regular season with his stellar performances.
Excitement ripples through the industry as Upper Deck President, Jason Masherah, gushes about the new addition to their deck of hockey talents. “Macklin Celebrini is a true gem in the hockey realm, and we couldn’t be more delighted to have him on board,” exclaims Masherah. With a promise to give fans an up-close and personal look at their beloved NHL stars, Upper Deck’s partnership with Celebrini underscores their commitment to showcasing seasoned legends alongside budding sensations. Get ready to witness Celebrini’s glory on the ice once he hits the NHL scene – it’s going to be a showstopper!
To mark this monumental occasion, fervent fans can kick off their Macklin Celebrini collection on the Upper Deck e-Pack® platform with an exclusive Game Dated Moments card, up for grabs until July 25 at 8:59 AM PST. And that’s just the beginning! Keep your eyes peeled for a lineup of other Celebrini trading card releases throughout the upcoming 2024-25 NHL season. This is one collectible craze you won’t want to miss out on!