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The 2001–02 Pacific Vanguard Hockey set is a standout release from Pacific Trading Cards, known for its premium feel, bold designs, and strong mix of base, rookie, and memorabilia content. This mid-tier product appeals to both set builders and hit chasers alike with its compact base checklist and variety of parallels and inserts.
Release Date: Winter 2002
Box Configuration: 24 packs per box, 3 cards per pack
Total Cards Per Box: 72
Base Set: 100 cards featuring NHL veterans and stars
Parallels: Multiple tiers offering different levels of scarcity and visual appeal:
Blue Parallel – serial numbered /89
Red Parallel – serial numbered /38
The 30 Rookie cards in Pacific Vanguard are highly desirable, with a subset of key first-year players including:
Ilya Kovalchuk
Pavel Datsyuk
Dan Blackburn
Erik Cole
Rookie cards were short-printed and inserted approximately 1:25 packs (base serial numbered /404), making them more challenging to complete.
A variety of themed insert sets and game-worn memorabilia cards add significant value to the product:
Double-Sided Jersey Cards – Featuring game-worn jerseys from two different players, inserted 1:25 packs
Double-Sided Patch Cards – Rare dual-player patch cards, inserted 1:97 packs
Quebec Tournament Heroes – Honoring players who played in the famed Pee-Wee Quebec tournament
V-Team – Featuring standout veteran players
Prime Prospects – Spotlighting young NHL stars on the rise
Stonewallers – Celebrating elite goaltenders
East Meets West – Dual-player cards showcasing talent from both conferences
In Focus – A tough pull (1:481 packs), highlighting a select group of impact players
Pacific Vanguard provides a rich collecting experience through its strong visual identity, collectible parallels, and wide array of inserts. With a balanced mix of stars, rookies, and memorabilia, this set remains a favorite among early 2000s hockey card collectors and is known for its bold design and premium finish.
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