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https://www.cardboardconnection.com/2021-upper-deck-national-hockey-card-day-cards

The trading card tradition continues in 2021 Upper Deck National Hockey Card Day.

As the annual NHL set reaches its 12th year, collectors are likely very familiar with the popular promotion that is split by country.

Originally planned for May 1, the date was pushed back until the end of July.

2021 Upper Deck National Hockey Card Day Set Details
As supplies last, collectors in the United States and Canada can grab a free 2021 Upper Deck National Hockey Card Day pack in June. This is much later than normal but that is not surprising given all the delays associated with the pandemic.

Although both versions feature five cards per pack, the contents are different. The small base set for Canadians consists of players that were either born in Canada or play/played for a Canadian team. Likewise, the American edition offers those stars born in the USA or players that have appeared for a team based in the United States.

A key chase arrives with limited autographs that are randomly inserted into packs.

In addition, Rookie Moments cards act as a gift-with-purchase option. These are not in the promo packs and are instead earned by purchasing $10+ in Upper Deck products. Shipper boxes each include 100 NHCD packs and 50 Rookie Moments cards.

Upper Deck should also provide a full list of participating UD Certified Diamond Dealer stores, but it is always advised to check with the shop before you make the trip.

Estimated Release Date: July 24, 2021
Product Configuration: 5 cards per pack, 100 packs per shipper box

Its good to see them doing this again, but I doubt I will be anywhere near where they have these cards.  Then again, I'm not sure even with a checklist how many of the players I would know or want to get. I'd be curious how many card shops get these and try to hold them back if they go to The National so they can have some packs to sell.  Though I think Upper Deck wouldn't be too happy about that.

I also think they need to update the line about being released in June when at two other points it says the end of July.

interestig i didnt think they did "hockey card day" in usa...

Since 2012. See Upper Deck National Hockey Card Day USA

Thank you for the information.  I only buy Kings' singles for my PC.

Can't wait for this, always a good set to have for me. I've been trying to complete all the sets from the beginning, and this will be no different. (Any help getting the US cards would be appreciated!)

Thanks for the info!  I was pleasantly surprised with what I pulled from the Panini Father's Day packs that I got from the LCS.  Hopefully Upper Deck will come through this year.

Good to hear. They reported this year's issue so many times since February and I recently asked here if they were to release it or not. Just weird to have the hockey card day in the middle of summer instead of the middle of winter.

i tink i usually missed out on hokcey card day as until the past 5 years i have lived in a NON NHL area (cincinnati, oh) but now in PHilly so maybe there is a chance?

my LCS did not do anything for Panini Fathers day this year? i didn't think they were doing seasonal promos this year?

Wish I could get some down here in SC. I dont even have a lcs. Will be looking g to get some through trades.