Released November 5, 2013, 2013‑14 Upper Deck Series 1 Hockey kicks off the flagship season with a powerful rookie lineup and a rich assortment of clear cut inserts, autographs, and memorabilia cards. This set lays the foundation for one of the most exciting rookie chases of the era.
🔥 Key Young Guns Rookies
Nathan MacKinnon (#201) – Dynamic speedster and future Stanley Cup champion, MacKinnon’s Young Guns rookie is a centerpiece of modern collecting.
Vladimir Tarasenko (#221) – Elite sniper whose explosive offensive skill made his rookie card a must-have.
Jonathan Huberdeau (#228) – Creative playmaker and Calder Trophy winner with top-line NHL pedigree.
🎨 UD Canvas Young Guns
UD Canvas returns with textured photography and a premium feel. Young Guns Canvas highlights include:
Nathan MacKinnon
Jonathan Huberdeau
Aleksander Barkov – Two-way star and future NHL captain.
Filip Forsberg – Prolific scorer with dynamic offensive upside.
These Canvas Young Guns offer a tougher pull and an alternative visual appeal prized by collectors.
💎 Premium Clear Cut Acetate Inserts
Clear Cut Acetate inserts elevate the set with rare, transparent, and serial-numbered cards:
Clear Cut Leaders – #’d to 100, showcasing statistical leaders.
Clear Cut Foundations – #’d to 25, highlighting key team duos.
Clear Cut Stoppers – #’d to 100, featuring elite goaltenders.
Clear Cut Honoured Members Update – Celebrating Hockey Hall of Fame legends in striking acetate form.
🏆 Additional Insert Highlights
Day With The Cup – Highly sought-after inserts capturing personal moments with the Stanley Cup (approx. 1:1,000 packs).
Hockey Heroes 1980's – A tribute to the stars of the 1980s, with both base inserts and rare autographed versions.
Signature Sensations Autographs – Featuring hard-signed cards from top NHL players.
2009-10 Buyback Sidney Crosby Autos – Extremely limited buyback autographs numbered to 87, celebrating the iconic Crosby rookie year.
📦 Hobby Box Configuration (approximate)
24 Packs per Box
8 Cards per Pack
~6 Young Guns
~4 UD Canvas (including Young Guns Canvas ~1:48)
1 UD Game Jersey card
1-2 OPC Update inserts
Signature Sensations Auto (~1:288 packs)
Day With The Cup inserts (~1:1,000 packs)
Clear Cut Acetate inserts (Leaders, Stoppers, Foundations, Honoured Members)
Hockey Heroes 1980's inserts and autographs
2009-10 Buyback Sidney Crosby Autos (#’d to 87)
🎯 What Makes It Stand Out
Features the Nathan MacKinnon Young Guns rookie card, one of the most sought-after of the 2010s.
UD Canvas Young Guns showcase elite players like Barkov, Forsberg, and MacKinnon in premium photo finishes.
Clear Cut Acetate inserts offer rare, serial-numbered chases across multiple categories.
Day With The Cup cards remain one of the rarest modern Upper Deck pulls.
Special Sidney Crosby buyback autographs provide a unique and limited premium hit.
In summary, 2013‑14 Upper Deck Series 1 Hockey delivers a stellar rookie class, sought-after Canvas parallels, and clear cut acetate chase cards—anchored by Nathan MacKinnon’s landmark rookie and ultra-rare Sidney Crosby buyback autos—making this set a cornerstone release for modern NHL collectors.
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