Hockey is the national sport of Canada, and for Canadian card collectors, hockey cards hold a special place. Whether you grew up ripping packs of O-Pee-Chee or just discovered the hobby, here are the hockey cards every Canadian collector should know.
Sidney Crosby — The Greatest of His Generation
Crosby's rookie cards are must-haves for any serious hockey collector. His 2005-06 Upper Deck Young Guns RC is the definitive modern hockey rookie — clean, iconic design, and universally recognized.
Key Crosby cards:
- 2005-06 Upper Deck #201 Young Guns RC
- 2005-06 SP Authentic Future Watch Auto
- Any numbered parallel of his early cards
Connor McDavid — The Modern GOAT Candidate
McDavid's cards are still very much in their growth phase. If he wins more Cups and continues his point-per-game dominance, his early cards will appreciate significantly.
Key McDavid cards:
- 2015-16 Upper Deck Young Guns RC
- 2015-16 The Cup Rookie Patch Auto
- 2015-16 Artifacts Aurum Auto
Wayne Gretzky — Vintage Gold
The Greatest of All Time. Gretzky vintage cards from the O-Pee-Chee era are legitimately valuable and historically significant. Even lower-grade copies of his 1979-80 OPC RC are worth collecting.
Auston Matthews — Toronto's Star
With the largest hockey market in Canada behind him, Matthews cards have massive upside. His 2016-17 Young Guns is already a classic.
Nathan MacKinnon — The Quiet Superstar
MacKinnon's cards are undervalued relative to his play. Many collectors see him as a buy at current prices.
Where to Find These Cards
Card Source Canada stocks a rotating selection of hockey cards at fair prices. Browse our hockey section for current listings.
