Stars Anthemist Celena Rae Sings and Signs in Musical, Must-See Panini America Video

How important is native Texan and former "American Idol" contestant Celena Rae to the Dallas Stars? Well, consider this: No home game starts without her. Ever. Indeed, for the last 10 years, Rae has delivered her powerfully poignant rendition of the National Anthem as only she can; a booming, breathtaking blockbuster that would certainly bring every fan inside the American…

Panini America Ready to Honor Dallas Stars Legend Mike Modano with Special Card Set

Late last year inside the Panini VIP Party in Toronto, NHL legend Mike Modano, if only temporarily, went from being one of the greatest players in hockey history to being one of the greatest Brand Managers in trading card history. Working with Panini America's Scott Prusha, Modano personally selected the nine favorite moments from his illustrious career that he'd most…

Panini America Teams Up with Dallas Stars to Honor Franchise Icon Mike Modano

Next Saturday during the Dallas Stars home game against the Minnesota Wild, Panini America will honor franchise icon Mike Modano, arguably the greatest American-born player in NHL history, with a special nine-card set honoring the legend's greatest career moments. But this is no ordinary promotional set. For this special tribute, Modano himself selected the nine moments to feature while meeting…

Panini Unwrapped: Legend Joe Nieuwendyk Helps Break 2013-14 Titanium Hockey

A funny thing happened on the way to busting 2013-14 Titanium Hockey for this special edition of Panini Unwrapped: Hockey Hall of Famer Joe Nieuwendyk walked in. The three-time Stanley Cup champion, 1999 Conn Smythe Trophy winner and 2002 Olympic gold medalist arrived at Panini America HQ this morning to sign his 2013-14 Crown Royale Hockey Silhouettes cards. When the…

Dallas Stars RW Reilly Smith Shoots, Scores in 2012-13 Rookie Anthology Hockey Break

Last week inside the cozy confines of Panini America HQ, Dallas Stars young star Reilly Smith made himself at home by signing a few autographs, taking a few shots on a most atypical goalie and starring in a special episode of Panini Unwrapped featuring 2012-13 Rookie Anthology Hockey. Panini America's highly anticipated new NHL product goes live on Wednesday, but…

Spirit of St. Louis: Blues Stars Shine During Friday Night Signing with Panini America

Friday night, roughly 24 hours before the St. Louis Blues' well-earned 4-3 road victory over the Dallas Stars, Panini America's Alex Carbajal sat down with several key members of the Blues' win in a wine-cellar basement of a posh Dallas hotel for a productive signing sure to benefit the company's remaining 2012-13 NHL trading card products. The good-spirited, sharp-dressed St.…

Video: Panini America Takes Ryan Kesler’s Game-Used Stick from the Ice to the Insert

Seven months ago today, Panini America's Alex Carbajal and Tracy Hackler embarked on a most fascinating voyage. The objective? Document every painstaking step required to transform one game-used hockey stick from Vancouver Canucks superstar Ryn Kesler into a rare handful of unique trading cards. The journey began in late February with the short drive from Panini America HQ to Dallas'…

Panini Unwrapped Special Edition: Newest Hockey Hall of Famer Joe Nieuwendyk

It's not every day you find out that a true-to-life NHL legend will soon be in your midst. So when Panini America NHL acquisitions specialist Alex Carbajal told me last Friday morning that three-time Stanley Cup champion Joe Nieuwendyk was coming into the office later that afternoon to sign some of his autographed cards, I did what anyone in my position would do: I picked my…
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