2024-25 Upper Deck Series 2 Hockey Preview

Introduction

The 2024-25 Upper Deck Series 2 Hockey is finally here! As the second edition of Upper Deck’s flagship hockey card set, Series 2 is always packed with excitement. This is the release where the next wave of Young Guns rookies makes its debut, and this year is no exception.

Some of the top rookies to look out for include:

• Macklin Celebrini
• Matvei Michkov
• Conor Geekie
• Seamus Casey
• Jett Luchanko
• Rutger McGroarty
• …and more!

Release Details

• Release Date: Wednesday, March 5, 2025
• Price: $150 CAD
• Box Configuration: 12 packs per box, 12 cards per pack

With a ton of volume at an affordable price point, this set is shaping up to be a great rip for collectors.

Box & Pack Breakdown

• Base Cards
• Inserts
• Parallels
• Slim chance at an autograph

The base set runs 250 cards deep, with the last 50 cards being the Young Guns rookie chase.

Parallels & Variations

Like previous releases, there are multiple parallels to chase, including:

• Outburst
• Clear Cut
• Deluxe /250
• Exclusives /100
• Outburst Red /25
• High Gloss /10
• Outburst Gold 1/1

Inserts to Look Out For

One of the biggest discussions in Series 1 was the introduction of Young Guns Renewed, which received mixed reviews. It’s back for Series 2, and this time, it features even more star power. Personally, I think this is a great addition, as it creates another level of chase beyond the standard Young Guns.

Other Inserts Include:

• Young Guns Renewed – Featuring top names like:
  • Connor McDavid
  • Auston Matthews
  • Aleksander Barkov
  • Nikita Kucherov
  • Leon Draisaitl
  • Andrei Vasilevskiy
  • David Pastrnak
  • And many more!
  • These also have Exclusives, High Gloss, and Printing Plate Parallels.

• Canvas
• Portraits
• Dazzlers
• Population Count
• Fluorescence

Final Thoughts & Recommendations

Why am I excited for this release?

• Great rookie class – A strong lineup of Young Guns rookies.
• More chase options – Young Guns Renewed adds another exciting element.
• Affordable price – At $150 CAD per box, this is a cheaper rip than many high-end products.

I’m personally considering picking up two boxes because of how stacked this release is.Are you planning to grab a box? Let me know what you think about this set, and stay tuned for my box break later this week!

Check out the full checklist and set here.