2020-21 Upper Deck Ice Hockey Cards – Canceled

Again tweaking the format, 2020-21 Upper Deck Ice Hockey still stresses acetate designs and on-card autographs.

The Hobby box format now totals 12 packs of six cards with an expected output of two hits that can be autographs and/or relics.

UPDATE (10/18): The product is officially canceled.

Some of the cards are included in 2021-22 Upper Deck Ice Hockey.

See also: 2019-20 Upper Deck Ice Hockey Cards

2020-21 Upper Deck Ice Hockey Base / Rookies

The 200-card set from 2020-21 Upper Deck Ice Hockey has 100 regular base cards (#1-65) and rookies (#65-100). These mix in multiple parallels, including a few new choices.

2020-21 Upper Deck Ice Hockey Base Parallels Breakdown

Adding to the main lineup is the 100-card Ice Premieres rookie subset that breaks down into smaller rarity tiers. There is a one-of-one Black parallel, as well.

2020-21 Upper Deck Ice Hockey Ice Premieres Rookie Levels

Once again, the cutoff date for rookies to qualify for inclusion is February 12.

2020-21 Upper Deck Ice Hockey Inserts

Insert fans can enjoy several insert debuts in 2020-21 Upper Deck Ice Hockey. Electric Ice (#/50) boasts the top NHL players and Lethal Lines (1:6.67 packs) identifies the top lines in the league via a three-card puzzle.

In addition, acetate inserts include Ice Premieres Retro (#/149), with a Black (1/1) edition, and Ice Rink Favorites (1:10 packs), which is new.

Sub Zero is a returning series that offers Sub Zero Stars (1:38 packs) and Sub Zero Rookies (#/799 or #/499). Supplying more rarity is the Gold parallel for the Stars (#/8) and Rookies (#/24). The young talent is also enhanced with rare Sub Zero Rookie Variants (1:960 packs).

2020-21 Upper Deck Ice Hockey Autographs / Relics

Another key element of the 2020-21 Upper Deck Ice Hockey checklist is on-card content.

The base set is featured in several forms, including autographs and relics.

2020-21 Upper Deck Ice Hockey Base Auto/Relic Parallels Breakdown

Likewise, the Ice Premieres line adds a signature to the mix for top names.

2020-21 Upper Deck Ice Hockey Ice Premieres Rookie Autograph Rundown

There is also an Ice Premieres Jersey parallel at 1:30 packs.

From there, the all-autograph Ice Box insert is a new selection in 2020-21 Upper Deck Ice Hockey.

2020-21 Upper Deck Ice Hockey Ice Box Autographs

That leaves Glacial Graphs (1:150 packs) and Signature Swatches (1:288 packs), plus Fire & Ice, which features different Fire Autos (1:432 packs) and Ice Autos (1:432 packs) cards for each player.

Still going, Sub Zero Rookies Blue Auto (1:96) and Sub Zero Rookie Variants Green (#/25) showcase rookie standouts.

2020-21 Exquisite Collection Hockey - Part 2

As usual, the Exquisite Collection series continues in 2020-21 Upper Deck Ice Hockey.

Leading off is Exquisite Collection Rookies, numbered to 399 or 299, with Gold (#/20) and Black (1/1) parallels

As for the Exquisite hits, Exquisite Collection Rookie Signatures (#/199 or #/99) has Gold (#/25) and Black (1/1) parallels. These are joined by Exquisite Collection Material Signatures, also featuring Gold (#/5) and Black (1/1) parallels.

Honoring an earlier design, look for Exquisite Collection 2003-04 Rookie Auto Patch (#/25), Exquisite Collection 2009-10 Rookie Auto (#/99), each with limited Gold and Black versions.

Estimated Release Date: CANCELED
Product Configuration: 6 cards per pack, 12 packs per box

2020-21 Upper Deck Ice Hockey Hobby Box Break Average

• 2 Hits (Autographs and/or Relics)
• 2 Ice Premieres/Retro
• 3 Base Parallels (Orange and/or Lavender)
• 3 Inserts (Ice Rink and/or Lethal Lines)
• 1 Sub Zero insert

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These are mock-up images and not final cards. Designs and contents are subject to change. 

2020-21 Upper Deck Ice Hockey Checklist

The checklist will be added as soon as it is available.

 

Shop for 2020-21 Upper Deck Ice Hockey Hobby Boxes

Each Hobby box is slated to have:

• 2 Hits (Autographs and/or Relics)

Here are the top deals on Hobby boxes currently listed on eBay.

 

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