Upper Deck is always looking for the next great generational talent, and for years we’ve been following a junior player rising quickly in the hockey ranks. At just 17-years-old, Alexis Lafrenière is dominating the world of Junior hockey and has already amassed several noteworthy accomplishments. Given his incredible potential, Upper Deck offered Lafrenière the opportunity [...]
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The average sports fan typically spends each season watching their idols on television screens or from afar in the stands. Many dream of the opportunity to meet their favorite players, but never get the chance. One persistent youngster made his dream came to true when he came face-to-face with his hockey idol; Patrick Kane. Young [...]
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To help kick-off the 2018-19 NHL® season, the Stanley Cup made it’s first-ever visit to the Great Wall of China.
With Beijing set to host the 2022 Winter Olympics, the Chinese government is putting a massive emphasis on developing winter sports, including (you guessed it) hockey. Hockey training programs and youth leagues funded by the government [...]
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