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Upper Deck’s 2025‑26 Parkhurst Hockey Set Marries Vintage Roots with Next‑Gen Talent

A new collection of cards celebrates historic brand while spotlighting rookies like Demidov and Celebrini

Upper Deck will release the 2025‑26 Parkhurst Hockey set as physical cards on July 15, 2026, reviving a design that echoes the brand’s 1951 debut while introducing fresh visual flourishes.

A design that bridges eras

The new collection features a clean, classic aesthetic highlighted by a suite of chase cards, including Parkhurst Penworks, Take It Outside, Rookie Auto‑Patch and limited‑edition Est. 1951 Gold Spectrum Parallels.

Rookie spotlights

Among the rookies, Ivan Demidov appears in an autopatch card, while Macklin Celebrini is showcased in a Parkhurst Penworks chase card. Matthew Schaefer is featured in an "Est. 1951 Autographs" card, and Connor McDavid appears in a work‑coveralls image with logging scenes behind him. The set also pays tribute to hockey legends such as Maurice "Rocket" Richard, Gordie Howe, Mike Bossy and Wayne Gretzky.

Collectibility and market buzz

Enthusiasts are already hunting the set on major marketplaces, with listings appearing on Fanatics and eBay, underscoring the brand’s enduring appeal across generations of collectors.

By blending historic homage with next‑generation talent, the 2025‑26 Parkhurst release promises to reinforce Upper Deck’s reputation as a cornerstone of hockey card culture.

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