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Hockey Autograph Collecting Guide
From Gretzky UDA exclusives to Connor Bedard rookies — your complete guide to collecting NHL autographs and signed hockey memorabilia.
Most Valuable Items
- •Official NHL pucks (signed on the flat face)
- •Game-used sticks with PSA/DNA authentication
- •Signed hockey jerseys (especially game-worn)
- •Upper Deck The Cup rookie patch autos
- •8x10 action photos and signed mini helmets
Key Players to Collect
- •Active stars: Connor McDavid, Auston Matthews, Cale Makar
- •Legends: Wayne Gretzky, Mario Lemieux, Bobby Orr
- •Goalies: Carey Price, Patrick Roy, Martin Brodeur
- •Rising stars: Connor Bedard, Macklin Celebrini
- •Vintage: Gordie Howe, Maurice Richard, Jean Béliveau
Authentication Tips
- •PSA/DNA and Beckett are preferred for hockey autographs
- •Upper Deck Authenticated (UDA) is exclusive for Wayne Gretzky
- •Puck signatures should show clean ink on the rubber face
- •Beware of faded signatures on game-used sticks
- •Jersey signatures should bleed slightly into the fabric
Price Ranges
- •Common current players: $20–60 per signed puck
- •Star players (McDavid, Matthews): $150–400
- •Wayne Gretzky (UDA): $500–3,000+ depending on item
- •Bobby Orr: $200–1,500+
- •Connor Bedard rookies: $200–500+ and volatile
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