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Do you have a piece of treasured memorabilia that has a great story behind it? Let me know and you can be featured in an article. Doesn't matter how big or small the piece is, how valuable it may be, or whether it's a common item or more oddball. If you think it has a story, contact me via the information below and we'll chat. In the meantime, check out some previous "Display Case" articles via the links below to see what others have submitted in the past...
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Ultimate Set Build

1954-55 Topps



Previous “Display Case” Articles

#1: The “Frankenstick!”

#2: Your desk has the right to remain collectable!

#3: Have Pads, Will Travel

#4: Pick a Pekka (Rinne) Autographed Mask

#5: Ted Lindsay Gets Kronwalled?

#6: The Only Thing We Have To Fehr Is Fehr Himself

#7: “Hungary” For Team Canada Swag

#8: The Soldiers Kid and “The Kid”

#9: Fan Appreciation & Player Humility Via The '72 Series

#10: Bobby Orr and....Birth Control?!?!?!

#11: Johnny Bower The “Portrait” Of Health At 88!!!

#12: Scotty Bowman – Stick Detective!!!

#13: Touch 'Em All Joe!!!

#14: Joey and Sergei's European (Lockout) Adventure!!!

#15: I’d Give The Jersey Off My Back For You…

#16: The Case Of The 1940’s Era Leafs

#17: Scrapping The History Of The Isles...

#18: Gretzky “Re-Signs” in Edmonton

#19: Gilmour Is Such A Caricature!!!

#20: Toys In The Attic

#21: The Right King Place At The Right King Time

#22: Momma Bear Takes On A “Killer”!!!

#23: Leafs Lunch Stool



Previous “Collecting on the Cheap” Articles

The Thrift Shop
Topps Skate

Previous “Who Am I?” Articles

#1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, #8, #9, #10, #11, #12, #13, #14, #15, #16, #17, #18, #19, #20, #21 , #22 , #23, #24, #25, #26, #27, #28, #29, #30, #31, #32, #33, #34, #35, #36, #37, #38, #39, #40, #41, #42, #43, #44, #45, #46



Previous ”On The Market” Articles
Gretzky RC Sets a New Record
The $20,000 Thrift Shop Bobblehead
The $20,000 Thrift Shop Bobblehead UPDATE (So it’s a $10,000 Bobblehead!)
Gretzky’s 1000th Goal Stick
Andrew Shaw’s Cup Final Stitches


Previous “According to Twitter” Articles

Randy Carlyle Firing
NHL – NHLPA “Negotiations”
Olympic Gold Medal Game
Olympic Hockey
Kovalchuk Trade




Previous “Hockey Videos”

2012: Week 1

2012: Week 2

2012: Week 3

2012: Week 4

2012: Week 5

2012: Week 6

2012: Week 7

Pain for Pleasure

National Anthems

Dion Phaneuf

Hockey Fans

Hockey Christmas

Nature Versus Sports

Goalie Fights!

Nature Versus Sports: Winter Classic 2014 Edition

NHL and The Tragically Hip



Previous “WHAT IF…?” Articles

#1 What If The NHL Contracted To 24 Teams?

#2 What If Quebec Traded Lindros To The Rangers Instead Of The Flyers?

#3 What If Calgary Drafted Martin Brodeur Instead Of Trevor Kidd?

#3a What If Calgary Drafted Martin Brodeur Instead Of Trevor Kidd?: A RESPONSE

#4 What If The WHA Never Existed?

#5 What If The Position Of Rover Had Not Been Eliminated?

#6 What If Pittsburgh Had Not Been Awarded A Team In 1967?

#7 What If Steve Smith Had Not Scored In His Own Net In Game 7?

#8 What If The NHL Had a Cross-Conference Playoff Structure?

#9 What If The NHL Asked For Fan Ideas For Improving The Game??

#10 What If Henderson Had Missed The Net In Game 8?

#11 What If You Could Sneak Into A Stanley Cup Celebration?

#12 What If The NHL Returned To Quebec City?

#13 What if Toronto and Edmonton Had Traded Teams in 1981?

#14 What if You Could Create Your Own Hockey Dream Team?

#15 What if An Active Player in the NHL “Came Out” as Gay?

#16 You Could Assemble Your Own Fantasy Pick-up Hockey Team?

#17 Hockey Had A Champions League Tournament?

#18 Team "X" Did NOT Make Trade "Y" At The Deadline?

#19 Gretzky Had Been Called For he High Stick?

#20 Star Players Hadn't Had Their Careers Cut Short?

#21 Mark Cuban Owned An NHL Team?

#22 Should Divisional Play Be Overhauled?

#23 You Won The Lottery Using Jersey Numbers?

#24 You Could Change Any Teams Name?

#25 You Could Own Any Odd Piece Of Hockey Memorabilia?

#26 You Could Pick One Silver Lining From The Lockout?


Previous “Points To Ponder” Articles

NHLs Latest Concession Does Not Pass The Stink Test
Cancelled Winter Classic Is About NHL Spite, Not Pragmatism
Fehr's Take On Offer Not Reflecting Optimism Of Fans?
Hybrid Icing: An AHL Experiment With An NHL Future?
Hockey Writers: Bottom Of The Barrel?!?!?
161 Players Overrate The Need To Offer Their Opinion
East vs West: Which Conference is Best?


Previous “Would You Rather…?

#1, #2


Previous “Very Random Thoughts” Articles

August 9, 2012
August 1, 2012
July 24, 2012


Upcoming Signings

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Previous “Who Knew?” Articles

#1: Gordie Howe
#2: The Zamboni
#3: Maurice “The Rocket” Richard
#4: Ron Hextall
#5: Stanley Cup Abuse, Neglect and Versatility
#6: The Puck
#7: Don Cherry
#8: Cam Neely
#9: The Early Years of Les Canadiens
#10: Hockey Superstitions!
#11: Olympic Hockey Pt1
#12: Jarome Iginla
#13: Mark Messier
#14: Johnny Bower


Previous Product Previews & Reviews
2010-11 Donruss Hockey
2010-11 Panini Score Hockey
2010-11 Panini Certified Hockey
2010-11 ITG Ultimate Memorabilia, 10th Edition
2010-11 ITG Heroes & Prospects
2010-11 Panini Pinnacle Hockey
2011 UD National Hockey Card Day
2011 UD All Star Weekend Redemptions
2010-11 ITG Between The Pipes




Previous "Devil's In The Details" Articles

#1: Beware the "Factory Sealed Box"!
#2: The Price Guide"
#3: What IS A Rookie Card?
#4: Beware the Money Order!
#5: The Counterfeit Gretzky RC


Previous Box Breaks
2010-11 Score Hockey


Previous “Devil's Advocate” Articles

Gary Bettman and the Phoenix Coyotes


Previous “Town Without A Team” Articles

Booger Hollow, Arkansas
Hell, Michigan


Previous “Hockey Psychology” Articles

Stress, Motivation & Performance
State Dependent Learning
Arousal and Performance
Depression

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