The CICC crew discusses the recent sale of the 1979-80 OPC sealed case and the ethics behind card cleaning before Eric continues his Connor Bedard Young Guns hunt.Episode topics:— 1979-80 O-Pee-Chee case update— Discussing the ethics behind

Center Ice Card Cast — Ep. 92: 2023-24 UD Series 2 Release Day Reactions

Mar 10th, 2024

Eric and Aaron share their thoughts about the brand new 2023-24 UD Series 2 before opening retail configurations of the product.Episode topics:— 2023-24 Artifacts and OPC box breaks— 2023-24 UD Series 2 release day reactions— 2023-24 UD Se

Center Ice Card Cast — Ep. 91: Behind the Build — 2023-24 UD Series 2

Mar 5th, 2024

Upper Deck Product Manager Billy Celio joins the show to provide a behind-the-scenes look at the creation of 2023-24 UD Series 2.Episode topics:— What goes into building a product?— Behind the scenes of 2023-24 UD Series 2 with Billy Celio

Center Ice Card Cast — Ep. 90: Does Card Photography Matter? Part 1

Feb 13th, 2024

Eric and Aaron unpack the topic of card photography and if and why it matters to the collectibility and value of a card.Episode topics:— Our recent mail days— 1979-80 O-Pee-Chee case up for auction— Do the photos used on cards matter?Ple

Center Ice Card Cast — Ep. 89: 2023-24 UD Series 2 Young Guns Preview

Jan 16th, 2024

Eric and Aaron examine the leaked 2023-24 Upper Deck Series 2 Young Guns checklist and analyze its hobby implications.Episode topics:— Eric adds two cool Bedard items to his collection— A special midnight mail day— 2023-24 UD Series 2 Youn

Center Ice Card Cast — Ep. 88: 2023 Year in Review

Dec 30th, 2023

Eric and Aaron take a look back at 2023 before looking ahead to 2024.Episode topics:— Reviewing our 2023 hobby goals— Counting down our top 10 pickups of 2023— 2024 hobby goalsPlease be sure to subscribe to make sure you do not miss any

Center Ice Card Cast — Ep. 87: 2021-22 The Cup Review with Billy Celio

Dec 20th, 2023

Upper Deck Product Manager Billy Celio joins the show to discuss 2021-22 The Cup.Episode topics:— 2021-22 The Cup review with Upper Deck Product Manager Billy Celio— 2022-23 SP Game Used review and box breakPlease be sure to subscribe to

Center Ice Card Cast — Ep. 86: Stay in Yo Lane (Finding Your Hobby Niche)

Dec 17th, 2023

The CICC crew shares their thoughts on how to find your collecting niche and why it is important.Episode topics:— Recent mail days— Finding your niche in the hobby— Box breaks of 2022-23 SPx, 2022-23 SP Authentic, 2023 Team Canada Juniors,

Center Ice Card Cast — Ep. 85: Listener Q&A 3. 0 and Black Friday Box Break

Dec 11th, 2023

Eric and Aaron answer listener questions before Eric opens up the box of Leaf Art of Hockey he purchased on Black Friday.Episode topics:— Eric shares two recent mail days— Eric and Aaron answer listener questions— Eric’s Black Friday Leaf

Center Ice Card Cast — Ep. 84: 2023 Fall Expo Recap

Nov 20th, 2023

Aaron recaps his experience at the 2023 Fall Expo.Episode topics:— Sharing our recent mail days— Aaron breaks down his experience at the 2023 Fall Expo— Leaf Trading Cards soldPlease be sure to subscribe to make sure you do not miss any

Center Ice Card Cast — Ep. 83: 2023-24 UD Series 1 Review with Billy Celio

Nov 12th, 2023

Billy Celio joins the show to share about 2023-24 Upper Deck Series 1 before a box break of the product.Episode topics:— Aaron adds to his Enroth PC— 2023-24 UD Series 1 review and break with Billy Celio— 22-23 Allure, 21-22 Ultimate, 21-2

Center Ice Card Cast — Ep. 82: 2023-24 Upper Deck Tim Horton's

Oct 31st, 2023

Eric and Aaron discuss the importance of the Tim Horton’s cards before Aaron rips 20 packs of the 2023-24 set.Episode topics:— Aaron crosses a longtime want off the list— Eric adds a nice rookie to his 2003-04 master collection— 20-pack b

Center Ice Card Cast — Ep. 81: Underrated or Overrated Debate & 22-23 Metal Universe

Oct 17th, 2023

Eric and Aaron debate whether certain cards are underrated or overrated before Upper Deck Product Manager Billy Celio joins the show to review 2022-23 Skybox Metal Universe.Episode topics:— Debating underrated and overrated cards— 2022-23 S

Center Ice Card Cast — Ep. 80: 2022-23 Leaf ITG Used Case Break and Review

Sep 22nd, 2023

Eric is joined by Leaf VP of Product Development Gregg Kohn to review 2022-23 Leaf ITG Used and open a case of the product.Episode topics:— Reviewing 2022-23 Leaf ITG Used with Leaf VP of Product Development Gregg Kohn— Live case break of 2

Center Ice Card Cast — Ep. 79: 2023-24 UD MVP and 2021-22 UD Stature

Sep 1st, 2023

The CICC crew discusses a unique collectible before showing off recent pickups and opening boxes of 2023-24 UD MVP and 2021-22 UD Stature.Episode topics:— Gretzky rookie card art listing— Sharing recent notable additions— Box breaks of 202

Center Ice Card Cast — Ep. 78: 2023 National Sports Collectors Convention

Aug 18th, 2023

Eric and guest Matt Burrows share about their experiences at the 2023 National Sports Collectors Convention.Episode topics:— Recapping and sharing experiences and pickups from the 2023 National Sports Collectors ConventionPlease be sure to

Center Ice Card Cast — Ep. 77: 2023 Old Faces in New Places

Jul 25th, 2023

Eric and Aaron recap player movement from the draft, trades, and free agency and discuss how moves will affect players’ values.Episode topics:— Recapping offseason player movement and implications for hobby values— 2022 Upper Deck Team Cana

Center Ice Card Cast — Ep. 76: 2003-04 Tops Pristine Group Break 2

May 21st, 2023

CICC hosts a group break of 2003-04 Topps Pristine.Episode topics:— Product summary of 2003-04 Topps Pristine— Box break of 2021-22 SP Game Used CHL Edition— Live box group break of 2003-04 Topps PristinePlease be sure to subscribe to ma

Center Ice Card Cast — Ep. 75: 2020-21 The Cup Review with Billy Celio

Apr 22nd, 2023

Upper Deck Product Manager Billy Celio joins the show to discuss all things 2020-21 The Cup.Episode topics:— Aaron finds the missing piece of his In The Crease collection— Eric shows off recent pickups— 2020-21 The Cup review with Billy Ce

Center Ice Card Cast — Ep. 74: 2021-22 KHL Platinum Box Break

Feb 14th, 2023

Eric and Aaron share about some In The Crease pickups before Aaron opens a box of 2021-22 KHL Platinum to hunt for Jhonas Enroth cards.Episode topics:— Eric shares about a big In The Crease trade— Aaron shows off his Enroth In The Crease st

Center Ice Card Cast — Ep. 73: 2021-22 Metal Universe with Billy Celio

Jan 26th, 2023

Upper Deck Product Manager Billy Celio joins the show to discuss 2021-22 Skybox Metal Universe before Eric rips a box of the product.Episode topics:— Billy Celio breaks down all things 2021-22 Metal Universe— 2021-22 Metal Universe box brea

Center Ice Card Cast — Ep. 72: President's Choice In The Crease with Dr. Price

Jan 7th, 2023

Dr. Brian Price of President’s Choice Trading Cards joins Eric and Aaron to discuss his newest product, In The Crease.Episode topics:— Black Friday break update and a fun mail day— President’s Choice In The Crease review and break with Dr.

Center Ice Card Cast — Ep. 71: 2022 Year in Review

Dec 30th, 2022

Eric and Aaron take a look back at their 2022 hobby years and look ahead to 2023.Episode topics:— Reviewing 2022 hobby goals and resolutions— Our top 10 pickups of 2022— Looking ahead to 2023Please be sure to subscribe to make sure you d

Center Ice Card Cast — Ep. 70: 2022-23 UD Series 1 with Billy Celio

Dec 26th, 2022

Upper Deck Product Manager Billy Celio joins the show to break down all things 2022-23 UD Series 1.Episode topics:— Eric shows off some recent PC additions— 2022-23 UD Series 1 review and box break with Billy CelioPlease be sure to subscr

Center Ice Card Cast — Ep. 69: 2022 Fall Expo Show & Tell

Dec 23rd, 2022

Aaron shares about his experience at the 2022 Fall Expo.Episode topics:— Aaron recaps his experience at the 2022 Fall Expo— Aaron’s pickups from the 2022 Fall Expo— A surprise pickupPlease be sure to subscribe to make sure you do not mis