Starting in 2005/06, Upper Deck began producing a series called The Cup. It is a top level series of cards, and always produces some of the most sought after cards in my pc. Shield and Nameplate cards are the cream of the crop. Add in Honorable Numbers, Noble Numbers, Scripted Numbers, Emblems of Endorsement, Signature Patches, etc., and you have a real departure from the cards from previous years. You also have a marked increase in price, and for serious collectors this was a highly anticipated release every year. The 2005-06 Upper Deck The Cup Hockey base set has 100 cards, with a mix of veterans and retired players. Having one of the greatest rookie card crops of all-time, this set remains a benchmark for the 21st Century hobby.
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