Upper Deck, a prominent figure in the arena of sports and entertainment collectibles, has proudly sealed an exclusive autograph trading card deal with the rising star of ice hockey, Macklin Celebrini. This lucrative partnership comes hot on the heels of Celebrini’s official commitment to the San Jose Sharks® with a three-year, entry-level NHL contract on July 6. Upper Deck will have the exclusive privilege to craft Celebrini’s trading cards, utilizing his name, image, likeness, and autograph across renowned brands like the Upper Deck Flagship Series, SP Authentic, and O-Pee-Chee-Platinum.
At a mere 18 years of age, Macklin Celebrini emerged as the first overall pick for the San Jose Sharks® in the much-anticipated 2024 Upper Deck NHL Draft™ held on June 28. Prior to this career-defining moment, Celebrini’s collegiate journey was nothing short of remarkable, with the young player clinching the Hobey Baker Award as a freshman, making him the youngest recipient of this prestigious accolade bestowed upon the nation’s finest college player. The exceptional 2023-24 season witnessed Celebrini being lauded as the Hockey East Player of the Year, Hockey East Rookie of the Year, Hockey East Scoring Champion, and recipient of the Hockey East Three-Stars Award for his impressive performance during the regular season.
Expressing unreserved elation at this collaborative endeavor, Upper Deck President Jason Masherah extolled, “Macklin Celebrini is an exceptional talent, and we are elated to have him join our cohort of hockey luminaries. Our unwavering commitment to bridging fans closer to their beloved NHL heroes is reinforced by the inclusion of Celebrini, underscoring our dedication to spotlighting seasoned veterans alongside emerging talents. We take immense pride in representing him during this thrilling phase of his career and eagerly anticipate capturing his triumphs on the ice upon his NHL debut.”
As a means of commemorating this significant milestone, enthusiasts can kickstart their Macklin Celebrini collection on Upper Deck e-Pack® with an exclusive Game Dated Moments card, up for grabs until July 25 at 8:59 AM PST. Fans are urged to remain on the lookout for forthcoming Celebrini trading card offerings throughout the upcoming 2024-25 NHL season, promising an influx of exciting memorabilia encapsulating Celebrini’s burgeoning career trajectory.
