The NHL Network, Panini America Team Up for Captivating ‘Making Of’ Video Segment
A few weeks back, our friends from the NHL Network visited Panini America HQ, camera in tow and curious to find out exactly how we go about making some of the industry's best hockey cards, including one particular Nail Yakupov Rookie Card from the new 2013-14 Select Hockey. To that end, the NHL Network crew spent most of the day here…
Panini America’s Final Photo Farewell from the 2012 NHLPA Rookie Showcase
The passing of time -- albeit just more than one day -- has done little to diminish Panini America's collective enthusiasm, passion and excitement for this week's 2012 NHLPA Rookie Showcase in Toronto. And although the two-day event officially ended late Tuesday night, we still have images to share. So come behind the scenes with us as we bid a…
Panini America on Location: Preparing for the 2011 NHLPA Rookie Showcase
TORONTO, Ontario -- A hearty, hockey-loving contingent from Panini America flew north of the border Sunday morning to begin making final preparations for the 2011 NHLPA Rookie Showcase, a mega two-day event that will give Panini America photographers and product developers unparalleled access to images, autographs and memorabilia from 27 of the NHL's top rookie prospects. Headlining this year's event at the MasterCard Centre…
Win a Signed Hat from Edmonton Oilers First Overall Pick Ryan Nugent-Hopkins
ST. PAUL, Minn. -- Just like last year, the Edmonton Oilers owned the first overall pick in last weekend's 2011 NHL Draft. Just like last year, the team selected a young Canadian who promises to be one of the most collectible rookies in the league as soon as he hits the ice. That ridiculously talented rookie this year is Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, an 18-year-old center…
In Uniform: A Gallery of the First-Round Phenoms Selected in the 2011 NHL Draft
ST. PAUL, Minn. — The 2011 NHL Draft is now officially in the books. But before we jump on a plane to head back to the sweltering heat of Texas, I wanted to post the first pics of the future NHL superstars selected in Friday's first round -- in uniform -- to give collectors and hockey fans a preview of what…
Panini America February NHL Rookie of the Month: Jordan Eberle, Edmonton Oilers
Jordan Eberle, EDM – 11 points in 13 games, 5 goals, 6 assists & even plus/minus Other Rookie Highlights & Top Performances (more…)
Panini America On Location Video: The Taylor Hall Signing Session
Taylor Hall, the Edmonton Oilers' sensational rookie winger, came through town earlier this week for Tuesday's game against the Dallas Stars, providing Panini America with a can't-miss Monday night meeting with the first overall pick of the 2010 NHL Entry Draft. Equipped with a Flip camera and some of the sweetest hockey cards you've ever seen, Panini America acquisitions specialist Alex Carbajal ventured downtown to the posh team hotel for a quick…