Upper Deck, known for its premium sports collectibles, has sealed a groundbreaking deal with the promising junior hockey player, Michael Misa. The agreement, spanning multiple years, solidifies Misa’s association with the renowned brand as he emerges as a top contender for the 2025 NHL Draft. Misa’s exceptional talent was recognized when he earned the coveted “Exceptional Status” in the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) during the 2022-23 season at the tender age of 15, placing him in an elite group of six players in the league’s history to achieve this distinction. Now at 17 years old, Misa has already made waves in the hockey world by clinching the OHL’s Rookie of the Year accolade and the prestigious Emms Family Award.
Jason Masherah, the President of Upper Deck, expressed his enthusiasm for the collaboration with Misa, emphasizing the company’s eagerness to curate and distribute a distinctive array of memorabilia and trading cards featuring the young prodigy. The collection is designed to provide fans with innovative ways to commemorate Misa’s burgeoning career, presenting a blend of traditional tangible items and digital formats.
Enthusiasts can anticipate an exclusive memorabilia collection comprising autographed game-used pucks from Misa’s team, the Saginaw Spirit, prints of Misa’s iconic #77 jersey, and autographed jerseys capturing key moments from his early journey in the sport. Furthermore, Upper Deck has introduced three Game Dated Moments trading cards on UpperDeckEpack.com, which immortalize significant milestones in Misa’s career, such as being selected as the #1 pick in the 2022 OHL Priority Draft, scoring his inaugural goal, and clinching the Rookie of the Year title. A special incentive awaits the initial 25 collectors who complete the card set, granting them an autographed version of Misa’s Rookie of the Year award card, available for purchase until February 22.
Misa expressed his elation at joining the ranks of Upper Deck’s esteemed athletes, a list that includes hockey icons like Wayne Gretzky and Connor McDavid. He underscored the importance of this partnership in realizing childhood aspirations and sharing his expedition with supporters. The collaboration between Upper Deck and Michael Misa not only recognizes the meteoric rise of a young talent in the hockey realm but also upholds Upper Deck’s legacy of connecting fans with their sports idols through inventive and interactive collectibles.
