Upper Deck, a prominent name in the realm of sports collectibles, has made a resounding announcement regarding their latest partnership. The esteemed company has sealed an exclusive multi-year deal with none other than Michael Misa, a prodigious talent making waves in junior hockey. Tipped to be the top pick for the 2025 NHL Draft, Misa’s prowess on the ice has already earned him the coveted “Exceptional Status” for the 2022-23 season in the Ontario Hockey League (OHL). At the tender age of 15, he became only the sixth player in the league’s history to be granted this exceptional designation, setting the stage for a promising career.
Now standing at 17 years old, Misa’s list of accolades already includes claiming the OHL’s Rookie of the Year accolade and being honored with the prestigious Emms Family Award. The President of Upper Deck, Jason Masherah, couldn’t contain his excitement over welcoming Misa into the Upper Deck family. The company is eager to curate and circulate a distinctive collection of Misa’s memorabilia and trading cards, offering fans a novel way to partake in the celebration of Misa’s burgeoning journey in the world of hockey, with offerings available in both tangible and digital forms.
Among the assortment of exclusive memorabilia available to fans are autographed game-used pucks from Misa’s time with the Saginaw Spirit, prints of Misa’s iconic #77 jersey, and signed jerseys commemorating pivotal moments from his early career. In order to commemorate and immortalize Misa’s milestones, Upper Deck has rolled out three Game Dated Moments trading cards on UpperDeckEpack.com. These cards pay tribute to monumental events in Misa’s career, such as being the #1 pick in the 2022 OHL Priority Draft, scoring his first goal, and clinching the Rookie of the Year award. An irresistible offer awaits the first 25 collectors who successfully amass the complete set, with the cherry on top being an autographed version of Misa’s coveted Rookie of the Year award card, up for grabs until February 22.
In expressing his elation about becoming a part of Upper Deck’s roster of eminent athletes, Misa underscored the magnitude of this partnership in materializing his childhood aspirations and sharing his journey with ardent fans. This collaborative effort between Upper Deck and Michael Misa not only serves as a tribute to the ascent of a young talent in the realm of hockey but also upholds Upper Deck’s enduring legacy of bridging the gap between fans and their sports idols through inventive and interactive collectibles.
