Upper Deck, a revered name in the world of sports and entertainment collectibles, has made waves by securing an exclusive autograph trading card deal with the rising star of ice hockey, Macklin Celebrini. The highly anticipated partnership comes hot on the heels of Celebrini’s groundbreaking signing with the San Jose Sharks® on July 6, where he penned a lucrative three-year entry-level contract with the NHL team. As part of the agreement, Upper Deck will have the sole rights to create and distribute Celebrini’s trading cards, emblazoned with his name, image, likeness, and most importantly, his coveted autograph. Fans can anticipate spotting Celebrini’s signature on a range of popular Upper Deck card collections, including the Flagship Series, SP Authentic, and O-Pee-Chee-Platinum.
At just 18 years old, Macklin Celebrini has already etched his name in the annals of hockey history by being selected as the number one overall pick in the 2024 Upper Deck NHL Draft™ by the San Jose Sharks® on June 28. His journey to the top has been nothing short of meteoric, with standout achievements such as becoming the youngest player ever to clinch the prestigious Hobey Baker Award during his freshman year in college. Not stopping there, Celebrini’s exceptional 2023-24 season was adorned with accolades, including being crowned Hockey East Player of the Year, Hockey East Rookie of the Year, Hockey East Scoring Champion, and snagging the Hockey East Three-Stars Award for amassing the highest number of points in the regular season.
Jason Masherah, President of Upper Deck, expressed his elation at having Celebrini join the illustrious roster of hockey icons under their banner. Masherah affirmed, “Macklin Celebrini is a standout talent, and we’re thrilled to welcome him to our roster of hockey sensations.” He further added, “We’re committed to bringing fans even closer to their favorite NHL players, and the addition of Celebrini reflects our dedication to showcasing both seasoned legends and emerging stars. We’re proud to represent him at such an exciting time in his career and look forward to capturing his success on the ice once he makes his NHL debut.”
As a special treat for fans eager to commence their Macklin Celebrini collection, Upper Deck is offering a limited edition Game Dated Moments card on their e-Pack® platform. This exclusive card will only be available until July 25 at 8:59 AM PST, so enthusiasts are urged to seize this opportunity to kick-start their Celebrini card collection. Additionally, fans can anticipate a plethora of upcoming Celebrini trading card products to be launched throughout the 2024-25 NHL season, ensuring that they stay engaged and connected with their favorite emerging hockey star.