Dust off your trusty hockey sweater because SP Game Used Hockey is skating back into the spotlight for its 25th anniversary, solidifying its legendary status as the go-to memorabilia masterpiece for puck enthusiasts. While Upper Deck’s similar ventures into baseball, football, and basketball might have flopped like a failed deke, the hockey realm has embraced SP Game Used with the kind of fervor reserved for last-minute playoff goals. Celebrating a quarter-century is no small feat, and this year’s release proves the brand is not just riding the coattails of its past triumphs but is also offering fresh treats to keep your collection—and your heart—racing.
The crowning chase card of this milestone edition shines spotlight on relics from the inaugural 4 Nations Face-Off tournament, uniting fierce international rivals—USA, Canada, Finland, and Sweden—back in February 2025. These epic relic cards turn nostalgic ice-time grudges into collector-solving marathons, adding international flair to your shoeboxed treasures.
In keeping with last year’s format, each hobby box lures collectors with a single, stout nine-card pack, mixing the magic as follows:
4 hit cards: be it autographs, memorabilia, autographed memorabilia, or premium inserts
3 base cards, Authentic Rookies, or New Grooves inserts
2 parallels of the base cards, Authentic Rookies, or New Grooves
The 200-card base roster offers a well-rounded cast, displaying current NHL sensations, retired luminaries, and Authentic Rookies eager to steal the spotlight—not to mention part of your disposable income.
Parallel fanatics can chase an assortment:
Unnumbered Red, with just a sprinkle of shimmer
Gold /149 for that Midas touch
Rainbow parallels tied to jersey numbers, injecting quirky rarity into the mix
Purple /5, because everyone needs a touch of royalty
Gleaming Green 1/1, akin to finding the unicorn on ice—elusive and purely mesmerizing
Naturally, alongside these parallels, there are ample autographed and relic options, ensuring those collector binders stay stuffed and ready to burst.
Let’s dive into the star of the show—relics, those ice-cold treasures that have thrilled fans under the “SP Game Used” banner for years. Upper Deck has pulled all stops, scrounging exquisite game-used artifacts from regular NHL bouts, the grueling Stanley Cup playoffs, and marquee events like the NHL Global Series and the Winter Classic. Of course, tying in products from the groundbreaking 4 Nations tournament spices things up yet again.
Noteworthy relic sets include:
Rookie Sweaters (/299): Because rookies need their fair share of adoration.
Troupe Threads (/199): For those collectible pieces of your favorite site.
Game Day Gear (/100): A nod to the everyday matchup magic.
Rookie Jumbo Patches (/25): Bigger is convincingly better in hockey collectibles.
Supreme Materials and Supreme Patches (/15) join this year, adding memorabilia from that illustrious 4 Nations tournament. Hooray for extravagant patchwork!
Returning fan-favorites like Puck Relics and Net Cord cards preserve pieces of game-used nets from unforgettable NHL outings. Meanwhile, perennially popular are the Draft Day Marks, sporting manufactured letter patches autographed by rookies—perfect for collectors eager to compose full names and flaunt it on social media with bragging flair.
Rookies also bear the ink of their passion on Inked Rookie Sweaters (/99), with rare Patch parallels (/25) for an added challenge. Veterans, fear not—Inked Sweaters (a scarce 1:100 pack appearance) and their Patch parallels (/25) ensure seasoned stars also get a share of the limelight. Banner cards—all distinctly carved from pivotal NHL events like Draft Days and Stanley Cup clashes—return alongside their splendiferous autographed editions for those seeking a sprinkle of elegance.
The New Grooves inserts, highlighting dynamic rookies, come adorned with:
Red /499
Gold /149
Rainbow /99
Purple /5
Coveted Green 1/1
Debuting amidst the frenzy is a fresh NHL Masters (/299) insert set, teasing collectors with its Jersey and Patch editions, spotlighting rookies, current supersons, and the grandmasters of puck history.
Ready to dive deeper? Here’s the box breakdown:
9 cards per single-pack box
A delicious 20-box case offering (split into two 10-box inner clusters)
An impressive 200-card set size to drool over
Slated for release in January 2026 (not that dates haven’t been gloriously fickle before)
Inside every marvelous Hobby Box lies:
4 Autographs, Memorabilia Cards, or Premium Inserts: your ticket to icy stardom
2 Parallels to stump the sequence-gazers
3 Base, Authentic Rookies, or New Grooves inserts for eclectic flair
So, rally the troops and tighten your grip on your collecting stick—SP Game Used Hockey has returned! This silver anniversary promises to melt collectors’ hearts and freeze their wallets, in a season bound to be frozen with memorable thrills.
