Upper Deck, a prominent name in the world of sports and entertainment collectibles, has just made a major announcement. They proudly revealed an exclusive autograph trading card deal with the highly anticipated ice hockey prodigy, Macklin Celebrini. Following his recent signing with the San Jose Sharks® to kick off his professional journey on July 6, under a three-year, entry-level NHL contract, Celebrini will have his very own trading cards exclusively produced by Upper Deck. This agreement grants Upper Deck the rights to utilize Celebrini’s name, image, likeness, and autograph on their trading cards, across renowned brands such as the Upper Deck Flagship Series, SP Authentic, and O-Pee-Chee-Platinum.
At just 18 years old, Macklin Celebrini has already made a significant mark in the ice hockey world. He was selected as the number one overall pick by the San Jose Sharks® in the highly anticipated 2024 Upper Deck NHL Draft™ that took place on June 28. His college career was nothing short of spectacular, with standout moments like becoming the youngest player to clinch the prestigious Hobey Baker Award during his freshman year. This award recognizes him as the top college player in the nation. Celebrini’s exceptional 2023-24 season also saw him scoop up titles such as the Hockey East Player of the Year, Hockey East Rookie of the Year, Hockey East Scoring Champion, and recipient of the Hockey East Three-Stars Award for racking up the highest number of points throughout the regular season.
Jason Masherah, the President of Upper Deck, expressed his excitement about this collaboration, stating, “Macklin Celebrini is a phenomenal talent, and we are delighted to have him join our roster of hockey stars.” Masherah emphasized Upper Deck’s commitment to bringing fans closer to their beloved NHL players. With Celebrini’s addition, Upper Deck aims to showcase a mix of seasoned legends and emerging talents in the world of hockey. Masherah added, “We take pride in representing him during this thrilling phase of his career and anticipate capturing his success on the ice once he makes his NHL debut.”
Fans eager to commemorate this significant milestone can kickstart their Macklin Celebrini card collection on Upper Deck’s e-Pack® platform. They can get their hands on a limited edition Game Dated Moments card dedicated to Celebrini. This special card will be up for grabs until July 25 at 8:59 AM PST. Enthusiasts are encouraged to stay tuned for more Celebrini trading card products that will be released throughout the 2024-25 NHL season, showcasing the young talent’s journey to NHL stardom.