I am really getting into hockey

[Goodfella]

I bought NHL 2k10 for my Wii just to have a good sports game to play, and that inspired me to start following hockey again. I remember when I was really young I'd watch the Flyers with my Dad...good times! Now I live in Tennessee, so I have a soft spot for the Predators as well, but the Knoxville Ice Bears (semi-pro) will always be my team to REALLY follow.

Anyway, I was curious if anyone could tell me what a good mid-range product to buy would be. I want something with nice looking patches and decent resale value. Any year will work for me! Thanks.

And please, don't bother telling me who the hot players are. I don't want to know. I'd rather open a box and have no idea who I'm looking for. That way I'm not disappointed, and then beginner's luck can happen. :)

[frozenntimesports]

Upper Deck 1 is the best product you can get every year for rookies, I supposed you could call SP Game Used a mid-level product, maybe SPX if you are dead set on getting patches.

[Goodfella]

Ehh, as long as the overall product is solid and resale worthy, I'm all for it. I'm guessing the rookies in Upper Deck 1 hold their value well then? I should've mentioned that's what I look for most in cards.

[MrSnyder]

If you're into the RC, then stick with UD1. It's really cheap right now with a good RC crop.

[Rinkwraith]

You picked a good year to get back into it. Start off with Series 1 this week. Of course, for fun if you are just now getting back into it, perhaps dabbling in a box from 05-06 (SPX or likewise) would be fun to jumpstart the collection/resale.

[Goodfella]

Thanks guys. I'll probably ask for a hockey box for thanksgiving...our family gives gifts for thanksgiving. xD