Panini America Creates Something Special for Hockey Collectors at the National
OK, hockey collectors: Ask and you shall receive. Over the past two weeks, the Knight’s Lance has given collectors an exclusive look at card images for the upcoming National as they become available. But there has been one question asked on several occasions. Where’s the hockey? (more…)
NHL Draft Contest Winners Announced . . .
At this year's NHL Draft, The Knight's Lance pulled back the curtain and gave collectors a sneak peak at one of the league's marquee events for the cardboard stars of tomorrow. We also promised to give away a few things for those that couldn’t attend. (more…)
National Intrigue: Panini America Previews Its Redemption Prizes for the 2011 National
As one of the top two vote-getters in our Knight’s Lance Readers Choice Weekend poll, this story is being brought to you by . . . well . . . you. The following gallery showcases just some of the Panini America wrapper-redemption prizes for the 2011 National Sports Collectors Convention. There's no rest for the weary here at Panini America (not that any of us are complaining).…
A Comprehensive Look at Panini America’s 2011 National Wrapper-Redemption Set
As one of the top four vote-getters in our Knight's Lance Readers Choice Weekend poll, this story is being brought to you by . . . well . . . you. Stay tuned throughout the weekend for the additional content that you voted for. You asked for a comprehensive look at the cardboard gold that is Panini America's 2011 National Sports Collectors Convention…
Knight’s Lance Readers Choice Weekend: You Make the Call on What We Post
OK, here's the deal: We have so much juicy Panini America sports card content built up here at The Knight's Lance that we literally don't know what to post next. As a result, we're doing what we so often do in times of monumental indecision -- we're coming to our loyal readers for guidance. Ultimately, what we post during the next two…
Maple Leafs Star Nazem Kadri to Sign Free Autographs Sunday at Toronto Hobby Shop
Toronto Maple Leafs rookie star Nazem Kadri will sign free autographs on Sunday at Toronto's 401 Games, Toys & Sportscards as the grand-prize conclusion of the successful 2010-11 NHL Player of the Day promotion conducted earlier this season by Panini America, the NHL, the NHL Players Association and Canadian hobby distributors Grosner and Universal. The free signing -- which will be…
Panini America on Location: Sights and Sounds from Day One at the 2011 NHL Draft
ST. PAUL, Minn. — Panini America officials spent a wild (and late) Friday night at the Xcel center as the Minnesota Wild hosted Round One of the 2011 NHL Draft. The company spent quality time with several of this weekend’s highly touted draft picks, including No. 1 overall pick Ryan Nugent-Hopkins as well as Gabriel Landeskog, Jonathan Huberdeau and Adam Larsson. Players…
Before the Draft: Panini America Interviews Coveted NBA Draft Prospect Kyrie Irving
Eleven games. That’s all sharpshooting 19-year-old point guard Kyrie Irving needed as a Duke University freshman last season to prove his worth – not only to the Blue Devils, but as the likely No. 1 overall pick in tonight’s 2011 NBA Draft. Despite suffering a severe toe injury last December that essentially spelled the end of his first and only…
Panini America Bringing NHL Superstar Dustin Byfuglien to the 2011 NHL Draft
Atlanta Thrashers superstar defenseman and former Stanley Cup champion Dustin Byfuglien will sign free autographs Saturday at the Panini America booth during the 2011 NHL Draft in St. Paul, Minn. Byfuglien, a 2011 NHL All-Star and Minnesota native , will appear at the Panini America booth starting at 10 a.m. Saturday. Byfuglien, who tallied 11 goals in leading the Chicago Blackhawks…
Panini Taking its Talents to St. Paul for the NHL Draft (Complete Preview & Gallery)
Officials at Panini America announced today details for the upcoming 2011 NHL Draft, being held June 24th and 25th at the Xcel Energy Center in Saint Paul, Minnesota, home to the Minnesota Wild. Panini will aim to please hockey collectors with a version of their trademark wrapper redemption program. Panini has developed two six-card packs using the popular 2010-11 Pinnacle…