2017-18 Upper Deck Series 1 Hockey Retail Box Sealed

2017-18 Upper Deck Series 1 Hockey Retail Box Sealed

8 cards per pack, 24 packs per box

While it's not the first NHL set each year, for many, the new collecting season really doesn't start until 2017-18 Upper Deck Series 1 Hockey. Headlined by the storied Young Guns rookie cards that fall six per box, the retail format also delivers several inserts.

2017-18 Upper Deck Series 1 Hockey Base / Young Guns

Of course, the 2017-18 Upper Deck Series 1 Hockey checklist includes 250 action-filled cards in the main set, with 50 being Young Guns (1:4 packs) showcasing the first live rookie cards for some of the top incoming players.  While not technically part of the base set, many collectors treat the 90-card UD Canvas set as an extension. These cards promise "mind-blowing photography" and average 1:6 packs. In addition to the base Canvas cards (1:7 packs), the Young Guns UD Canvas subset is a bit more rare at 1:48 packs.

2017-18 Upper Deck Series 1 Hockey Inserts

Building on the base set, 2017-18 Upper Deck Series 1 Hockey also makes it mark with a variety of inserts. New options include Centennial Standouts (1:5 packs) and SP Photo Variations (1:1,000 packs). The Second Six is also not an easy pull at 1:1,000 packs. Combining to average 1:8 packs, the foil-based Shining Stars includes Centers (1:16 packs), Left Wingers (1:24 packs), and the tough Goalies (1:48 packs). There are also more elusive Red parallels. Getting up close and personal are the UD Portraits (Base - 1:7; Rookies - 1:60 packs) cards for key veterans and first-year players.

Following up its debut in the 2016-17 set, Ceremonial Puck Drop returns with a fresh dozen and very tough odds of 1:2,000 packs. Naturally, it wouldn't be flagship UD without Day with the Cup (1:2,000 packs) in honor of the title winners.

2017-18 Upper Deck Series 1 Hockey Autographs and Relics

While 2017-18 Upper Deck Series 1 Hockey has a lot that gears more to the base and insert variety, it is not without the hits collectors love to chase, like the familiar UD Game Jersey in base (1:36 packs).