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The 2024-25 Upper Deck Tim Hortons Hockey card set marks the tenth anniversary of the beloved food-issue release, bringing excitement to collectors across Canada. Available at Tim Hortons locations starting October 7, the latest set continues the tradition of featuring a sizable base set along with a wide array of intriguing inserts. The thrill of chasing rare autographs is also back, adding to the allure of this collection.

2024-25 Upper Deck Tim Hortons Hockey Card Checklist

The main set for the 2024-25 Upper Deck Tim Hortons Hockey collection consists of 120 cards, once again featuring a foil design that gives the cards a distinctive and premium look. A special 10th Edition logo has also been added to the design to celebrate this milestone year. As usual, Tim Horton himself leads the checklist, followed by 119 current NHL stars, making the set a mix of history and present-day talent.

Each pack of 2024-25 Upper Deck Tim Hortons Hockey cards contains three cards, including at least one insert card. The inserts come in a variety of themes and rarities, giving collectors plenty to hunt for. Among the more common insert sets are:

• Frozen Hotshots (1 in every 3 packs)

• True North Future (1 in every 4 packs)

• Pure Gold (1 in every 7 packs)

• Above the Ice (1 in every 8 packs), which features overhead photography for a unique perspective

One of the most exciting additions is the InMotion Phenoms insert set, appearing 1 in every 12 packs and showcasing the NHL's brightest young stars.

Sidney Crosby, who has been a prominent spokesperson for Upper Deck Tim Hortons hockey cards for years, gets his own special Retrospective insert set this year (1 in every 24 packs). The Retrospective cards highlight key moments throughout Crosby’s storied career, and with his retirement likely on the horizon, these cards are sure to be popular among collectors.

The 2024-25 release also features some particularly rare inserts that will be highly sought after by collectors:

• Timbits to NHL (1 in every 100 packs) celebrates players who progressed from the youth Timbits program to the NHL.

• Franchise Trios (1 in every 200 packs) brings together three players from the same team, offering an exciting multi-player design.

• Mario Lemieux Tribute and Top Draft Pick Redemption are two of the rarest cards in the set, with each appearing in just 1 out of 12,000 packs.

Rare Autographs and Memorabilia

As with previous years, collectors have the chance to find autograph and memorabilia cards, but they are extremely rare. NHL Jersey Relics can be found 1 in every 1,800 packs, while NHL Signatures are even harder to come by at 1 in every 7,200 packs. The rarest of all are the NHL Signatures Jersey Relics, with odds of approximately 1 in 87,000 packs. Additionally, Superstar Signatures cards of Sidney Crosby and Nathan MacKinnon are nearly impossible to pull, appearing at an astounding rate of over 1 in 125,000 packs each.

Prizes and Redemptions

In keeping with tradition, there are also prize redemption cards that can be found in packs, offering collectors the chance to win a variety of prizes. These range from free coffee and doughnuts to top-tier experiences like a trip to the Stanley Cup Finals or even a meet-and-greet with Sidney Crosby.

Collecting Essentials

Collectors can also purchase a binder separately to store and display their cards, making it easy to organize the base set and all the inserts.

According to the promotion’s official rules, at least 12,989,600 packs were produced for the 2024-25 release, giving collectors across the country plenty of opportunities to get in on the action.

Promotion Highlights

The 2024-25 Upper Deck Tim Hortons Hockey cards became available starting October 7, and the promotion will run through November 18, or while supplies last. Each pack costs $1.49 with the purchase of a beverage, or $1.99 without a beverage. The set’s widespread appeal and affordable price point make it an accessible option for both seasoned collectors and those new to the hobby.

Key Details at a Glance

• Release Date: October 7, 2024

• Cards per Pack: 3

• Packs per Box: 100

• Boxes per Case: 8

• Set Size: 120 cards

The 2024-25 Upper Deck Tim Hortons Hockey set is set to be another hit, continuing the popular partnership between Upper Deck and Tim Hortons, and offering fans a chance to celebrate the game with an exciting mix of cards that honor both the legends and the current stars of the NHL.