Upper Deck, renowned for its sports collectibles, has officially signed an exclusive multi-year deal with Michael Misa, a promising talent in junior hockey projected to be the top pick in the 2025 NHL Draft. Grasping the “Exceptional Status” in the 2022-23 season of the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) at merely 15 years old, Misa joins a select group as only the sixth player in the league’s history to be granted this distinction. At the age of 17, Misa has already claimed the title of OHL Rookie of the Year and been honored with the esteemed Emms Family Award.
Jason Masherah, the President of Upper Deck, expressed great excitement over Misa’s partnership, emphasizing the company’s eagerness to craft and distribute an exclusive array of memorabilia and trading cards commemorating Misa’s journey. This collection seeks to provide fans with innovative ways to celebrate Misa’s burgeoning career, spanning both physical and digital formats.
Fans can anticipate an exclusive memorabilia collection featuring autographed game-used pucks from Misa’s time with the Saginaw Spirit, prints of his iconic #77 jersey, and signed jerseys immortalizing pivotal moments from his early career. Moreover, Upper Deck has introduced three Game Dated Moments trading cards on UpperDeckEpack.com, immortalizing milestones such as Misa’s #1 selection in the 2022 OHL Priority Draft, his inaugural goal, and his Rookie of the Year accolade. The first 25 collectors to complete the set will receive a special treat – an autographed variant of Misa’s Rookie of the Year award card, with this offer being available for purchase until February 22.
Misa conveyed his thrill at becoming part of Upper Deck’s roster alongside hockey icons like Wayne Gretzky and Connor McDavid, underscoring the significance of this collaboration in fulfilling childhood aspirations and sharing his journey with fans. The partnership between Upper Deck and Michael Misa not only venerates the ascent of a young talent in the realm of hockey but also upholds Upper Deck’s legacy of connecting fans with their sports idols through inventive and immersive collectibles.
