Upper Deck has released a digital set of PWHL hockey cards and is also planning physical trading cards for the PWHL.
Upper Deck has released a digital set of PWHL hockey cards and is also planning physical trading cards for the PWHL.
The PWHL announced their newest partner, trading card and sports collectibles company Upper Deck. Upper Deck will join the PWHL in making history this inaugural season by being the first, exclusive licensed producer of physical and digital trading cards for the PWHL.
“Upper Deck’s unparalleled expertise in sports collectibles makes them an ideal partner as we continue to build our community,” said Amy Scheer, Senior Vice President of Business Operations, PWHL. “Together, we will elevate the visibility of the PWHL, inspiring fans around the world to embrace the passion of our game and connect with stars of our league.”
To celebrate the license and International Women’s Day, Upper Deck released a fully accessible, free digital trading card set for fans to kick-start their collection, on e-Pack®. This set of ‘Inspirational Icons’ features decorated American and Canadian Olympians and World Championship gold medalists in Emily Clark (PWHL Ottawa), Kendall Coyne Schofield (PWHL Minnesota), Savannah Harmon (PWHL Ottawa), Hilary Knight (PWHL Boston), Sarah Nurse (PWHL Toronto), Marie-Philip Poulin (PWHL Montréal), Abby Roque (PWHL New York), and Natalie Spooner (PWHL Toronto). Today through March 26, 2024, Upper Deck is allowing fans and collectors to add these trading cards to their collection.
“This collaboration represents a shared commitment to advancing hockey and providing opportunities for all athletes to excel on and off the ice,” said McKenzie Young, Marketing Lead, Upper Deck. “We’re enthusiastic about championing the growth of women’s hockey and inspiring the next generation of both athletes and collectors.”