Panini America Issues Statement Regarding NHL/NHLPA Licensing Situation
Panini America, the global leader in licensed sports and entertainment collectibles, issued the following statement Thursday afternoon in regard to the NHL/NHLPA license. “We are disappointed to learn of the NHL and NHLPA’s decision to go in another direction in the trading card category," said Panini America CEO Mark Warsop. "During the term of our agreement we faced many challenges, including…
Panini America, NHLPA Drop Puck on 2014 NHL Player of the Day Promotion (Gallery)
Beginning in February, every time a collector purchases a pack of Panini America NHL trading cards at more than 450 hobby shops across the U.S. and Canada they may be one step closer to spending the day with an NHL player. Panini America and the NHLPA are once again sponsoring the Panini NHL Player of the Day hobby shop promotion…
On Location: Panini America Drops Puck on 2013 NHLPA Rookie Showcase (Gallery)
TORONTO, Ontario — The Panini America hockey team has been running fast and furious since Sunday night and early into Monday morning prepping for what is sure to be a fantastic first day at the NHLPA's Rookie Showcase. Beginning in less than one hour, 26 of the NHL's top prospects and rookies, including Colorado Avalanche No. 1 overall pick Nathan…
Panini America Unveils Double Rookie Class Logo in Advance of 2013 NHL Entry Draft
Panini America, the world’s largest sports and entertainment collectibles company and an official licensee of the NHL and NHLPA, unveiled today a special 2013-14 Double Rookie Class logo in advance of Sunday’s 2013 NHL Entry Draft. The Panini Double Rookie Class logo will appear on all Panini 2013-14 NHL trading card product packaging, serve as a key identifier on Rookie…
Panini America Announces Plans for Rest of 2012-13 NHL Season, Double Rookie Class
Panini America, the world’s largest sports and entertainment collectibles company, announced today an updated roster of NHL/NHLPA trading card products for the remainder of the 2012-13 season, following the NHLPA’s decision to restrict 2012-13 Rookie Cards to those players that debuted between the 2012 All-Star Game and the conclusion of the 2012 Stanley Cup Finals. The decision means that any…
Panini America Partners with the NHLPA for the 2011 All-Star MVP Challenge
Thanks to a unique partnership between Panini America and the National Hockey League Players Association, one lucky fan will have the chance to win a jersey worn by the MVP during next week's 2011 NHL All-Star Game in Raleigh, N.C. And all that's required to be eligible to win the sweaty sweater is an accurate prediction. (more…)
Panini America Partner Profile: Adam Larry, NHLPA Director of Licensing
Editor's Note: One of our objectives with The Knight's Lance from the beginning was to highlight our business partners in hopes of showing a more personal side of the sports collectibles industry that often goes unnoticed. In addition to being integral to our business, our partners inside the respective league offices have a huge say in the finished products that…