Upper Deck 1990
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The Alpha Male started from a study based on wolves, but is a myth. It was based on studies of wolves in captivity, but in reality wild wolves are a family unit, not led by a merciless male dictator. Wolves have been described as the shyest animals in the North. #hockeycards
November 29, 2025 at 11:45 PM
The Alpha Male started from a study based on wolves, but is a myth. It was based on studies of wolves in captivity, but in reality wild wolves are a family unit, not led by a merciless male dictator. Wolves have been described as the shyest animals in the North. #hockeycards
102 - Wendell Young
Young was a goaltender 10 years for 4 teams. He played most as Penguin and won the Stanley Cup back to back in ‘91 and ‘92. He is the only player in history to have won the Memorial, Calder, Turner, and Stanley Cups. The Chicago Wolves retired his number 1.
Young was a goaltender 10 years for 4 teams. He played most as Penguin and won the Stanley Cup back to back in ‘91 and ‘92. He is the only player in history to have won the Memorial, Calder, Turner, and Stanley Cups. The Chicago Wolves retired his number 1.
November 29, 2025 at 11:45 PM
102 - Wendell Young
Young was a goaltender 10 years for 4 teams. He played most as Penguin and won the Stanley Cup back to back in ‘91 and ‘92. He is the only player in history to have won the Memorial, Calder, Turner, and Stanley Cups. The Chicago Wolves retired his number 1.
Young was a goaltender 10 years for 4 teams. He played most as Penguin and won the Stanley Cup back to back in ‘91 and ‘92. He is the only player in history to have won the Memorial, Calder, Turner, and Stanley Cups. The Chicago Wolves retired his number 1.
Crazy Legs is also Richard Colón’s stage name as an American b-boy with the Rock Steady Crew. He was featured in early stories on hip hop dancing in New York, and brought it to London and Paris. He can be seen in the movies Wild Style (‘82), and Flashdance (‘83). #hockeycards
November 23, 2025 at 8:31 PM
Crazy Legs is also Richard Colón’s stage name as an American b-boy with the Rock Steady Crew. He was featured in early stories on hip hop dancing in New York, and brought it to London and Paris. He can be seen in the movies Wild Style (‘82), and Flashdance (‘83). #hockeycards
101 - Jamie Macoun
Macoun was a defenceman 16 years for 3 years. Undrafted out of Ohio State, he was on the NHL All-Rookie team in ‘83-‘84 with the Flames, won the Stanley Cup with them in ‘89, and then again with the Red Wings in ‘98. He was nicknamed Crazy Legs.
Macoun was a defenceman 16 years for 3 years. Undrafted out of Ohio State, he was on the NHL All-Rookie team in ‘83-‘84 with the Flames, won the Stanley Cup with them in ‘89, and then again with the Red Wings in ‘98. He was nicknamed Crazy Legs.
November 23, 2025 at 8:31 PM
101 - Jamie Macoun
Macoun was a defenceman 16 years for 3 years. Undrafted out of Ohio State, he was on the NHL All-Rookie team in ‘83-‘84 with the Flames, won the Stanley Cup with them in ‘89, and then again with the Red Wings in ‘98. He was nicknamed Crazy Legs.
Macoun was a defenceman 16 years for 3 years. Undrafted out of Ohio State, he was on the NHL All-Rookie team in ‘83-‘84 with the Flames, won the Stanley Cup with them in ‘89, and then again with the Red Wings in ‘98. He was nicknamed Crazy Legs.
The Great Perfection view refers to Dzochen, a spiritual tradition in Tibetan Buddhism that sees all beings as possessing a naturally pure, luminous, and awakened mind. A key aspect is accepting one’s current state, including perceived flaws as the pure reality. #hockeycards
November 22, 2025 at 9:11 PM
The Great Perfection view refers to Dzochen, a spiritual tradition in Tibetan Buddhism that sees all beings as possessing a naturally pure, luminous, and awakened mind. A key aspect is accepting one’s current state, including perceived flaws as the pure reality. #hockeycards
100 - Checklist 1-100
The number 100 is a perfect square (10x10), giving it a sense of symmetry and completeness. Humans tend to think in round numbers, so 100 creates a sense of closure. 100% represents the whole, and in many systems 100 is the maximum, symbolizing perfection.
The number 100 is a perfect square (10x10), giving it a sense of symmetry and completeness. Humans tend to think in round numbers, so 100 creates a sense of closure. 100% represents the whole, and in many systems 100 is the maximum, symbolizing perfection.
November 22, 2025 at 9:11 PM
100 - Checklist 1-100
The number 100 is a perfect square (10x10), giving it a sense of symmetry and completeness. Humans tend to think in round numbers, so 100 creates a sense of closure. 100% represents the whole, and in many systems 100 is the maximum, symbolizing perfection.
The number 100 is a perfect square (10x10), giving it a sense of symmetry and completeness. Humans tend to think in round numbers, so 100 creates a sense of closure. 100% represents the whole, and in many systems 100 is the maximum, symbolizing perfection.
1967 was the 100th year of Canada, and babies born that year were Centennial babies. The very 1st was a baby born on a military base in Germany, but July 1st was Dominion Day where Pamela Anderson was almost the first Centennial baby born a few hours after midnight. #hockeycards
November 16, 2025 at 8:49 PM
1967 was the 100th year of Canada, and babies born that year were Centennial babies. The very 1st was a baby born on a military base in Germany, but July 1st was Dominion Day where Pamela Anderson was almost the first Centennial baby born a few hours after midnight. #hockeycards
99 - Daniel Shank
Shank was a right winger 3 years for 2 teams. His best was here as a Red Wing rookie scoring 24 points. He played 9 years in the IHL including 92 points with the San Diego Gulls, and 44 goals in 54 games with the Detroit Vipers. He was born in Montreal in 1967.
Shank was a right winger 3 years for 2 teams. His best was here as a Red Wing rookie scoring 24 points. He played 9 years in the IHL including 92 points with the San Diego Gulls, and 44 goals in 54 games with the Detroit Vipers. He was born in Montreal in 1967.
November 16, 2025 at 8:49 PM
99 - Daniel Shank
Shank was a right winger 3 years for 2 teams. His best was here as a Red Wing rookie scoring 24 points. He played 9 years in the IHL including 92 points with the San Diego Gulls, and 44 goals in 54 games with the Detroit Vipers. He was born in Montreal in 1967.
Shank was a right winger 3 years for 2 teams. His best was here as a Red Wing rookie scoring 24 points. He played 9 years in the IHL including 92 points with the San Diego Gulls, and 44 goals in 54 games with the Detroit Vipers. He was born in Montreal in 1967.
The Boston and Hillside Strangler of the ‘60s and ‘70s have given rise to the notion that this was the golden age of serial killers. Post-WW2 trauma and lead poisoning have been theories, but sociological changes and how they are reported are more likely reasons. #hockeycards
November 15, 2025 at 9:25 PM
The Boston and Hillside Strangler of the ‘60s and ‘70s have given rise to the notion that this was the golden age of serial killers. Post-WW2 trauma and lead poisoning have been theories, but sociological changes and how they are reported are more likely reasons. #hockeycards
98 - Garth Butcher
Butcher was a defenceman 14 years for 4 teams. In ‘82 he won Canada’s first Gold at the World Juniors. He played in the ‘93 All-Star game as a Blue as an injury replacement. His career high in points was a Canuck in ‘87-‘88 with 23. His nickname was Strangler.
Butcher was a defenceman 14 years for 4 teams. In ‘82 he won Canada’s first Gold at the World Juniors. He played in the ‘93 All-Star game as a Blue as an injury replacement. His career high in points was a Canuck in ‘87-‘88 with 23. His nickname was Strangler.
November 15, 2025 at 9:25 PM
98 - Garth Butcher
Butcher was a defenceman 14 years for 4 teams. In ‘82 he won Canada’s first Gold at the World Juniors. He played in the ‘93 All-Star game as a Blue as an injury replacement. His career high in points was a Canuck in ‘87-‘88 with 23. His nickname was Strangler.
Butcher was a defenceman 14 years for 4 teams. In ‘82 he won Canada’s first Gold at the World Juniors. He played in the ‘93 All-Star game as a Blue as an injury replacement. His career high in points was a Canuck in ‘87-‘88 with 23. His nickname was Strangler.
When French explorers saw the American Bison they called them “le boeuf” which is why buffalo is a common name. The Lakota called them tatanka, but bison is derived from Greek meaning ox-like. The buffalo in Asia can be distinguished from bison by having no hump. #hockeycards
November 12, 2025 at 12:01 AM
When French explorers saw the American Bison they called them “le boeuf” which is why buffalo is a common name. The Lakota called them tatanka, but bison is derived from Greek meaning ox-like. The buffalo in Asia can be distinguished from bison by having no hump. #hockeycards
97 - Mike Ridley
Ridley was a centre 12 years for 4 teams. He was on the All-Rookie team with the Rangers in ‘85-‘86, and an All-Star in ‘88-‘89 with the Capitals where he scored 41 goals, and 89 points. He was drafted while playing for the University of Manitoba Bisons.
Ridley was a centre 12 years for 4 teams. He was on the All-Rookie team with the Rangers in ‘85-‘86, and an All-Star in ‘88-‘89 with the Capitals where he scored 41 goals, and 89 points. He was drafted while playing for the University of Manitoba Bisons.
November 12, 2025 at 12:01 AM
97 - Mike Ridley
Ridley was a centre 12 years for 4 teams. He was on the All-Rookie team with the Rangers in ‘85-‘86, and an All-Star in ‘88-‘89 with the Capitals where he scored 41 goals, and 89 points. He was drafted while playing for the University of Manitoba Bisons.
Ridley was a centre 12 years for 4 teams. He was on the All-Rookie team with the Rangers in ‘85-‘86, and an All-Star in ‘88-‘89 with the Capitals where he scored 41 goals, and 89 points. He was drafted while playing for the University of Manitoba Bisons.
A Chaser or skimmer (American) is the common name for a dragonfly in the Libelliudae family, the most frequently encountered in the world. Dragonflies have two compound eyes that provide 360-degree vision, and can see in ultraviolet and polarized light, #hockeycards
November 9, 2025 at 10:53 PM
A Chaser or skimmer (American) is the common name for a dragonfly in the Libelliudae family, the most frequently encountered in the world. Dragonflies have two compound eyes that provide 360-degree vision, and can see in ultraviolet and polarized light, #hockeycards
96 - Steve Chiasson
Chiasson was a defenceman 13 years for 3 teams. He was an All-Star one year in Detroit which was his best scoring 62 points. He died in a car accident at the age of 32, after leaving a team party while playing for Carolina. He was nicknamed Chaser.
Chiasson was a defenceman 13 years for 3 teams. He was an All-Star one year in Detroit which was his best scoring 62 points. He died in a car accident at the age of 32, after leaving a team party while playing for Carolina. He was nicknamed Chaser.
November 9, 2025 at 10:53 PM
96 - Steve Chiasson
Chiasson was a defenceman 13 years for 3 teams. He was an All-Star one year in Detroit which was his best scoring 62 points. He died in a car accident at the age of 32, after leaving a team party while playing for Carolina. He was nicknamed Chaser.
Chiasson was a defenceman 13 years for 3 teams. He was an All-Star one year in Detroit which was his best scoring 62 points. He died in a car accident at the age of 32, after leaving a team party while playing for Carolina. He was nicknamed Chaser.
Yellow bananas did not exist 200 years ago, until the Cavendish banana that we eat today was cultivated. In the mid-1800s the popular variety was the Gros Michel which had a high concentration of isoamyl acetate which is what artificial banana flavour comes from, #hockeycards
November 8, 2025 at 8:40 PM
Yellow bananas did not exist 200 years ago, until the Cavendish banana that we eat today was cultivated. In the mid-1800s the popular variety was the Gros Michel which had a high concentration of isoamyl acetate which is what artificial banana flavour comes from, #hockeycards
95 - John Tonelli
Tonelli was a left winger 14 years for 5 teams. He was a 2x All-Star, won 4 Cups in a row with the Islanders from ‘80-‘83, and in ‘84-‘85 had his best year with 42 goals and 100 points. He played on the famed banana line with Wayne Merrick, and Bob Nystrom.
Tonelli was a left winger 14 years for 5 teams. He was a 2x All-Star, won 4 Cups in a row with the Islanders from ‘80-‘83, and in ‘84-‘85 had his best year with 42 goals and 100 points. He played on the famed banana line with Wayne Merrick, and Bob Nystrom.
November 8, 2025 at 8:40 PM
95 - John Tonelli
Tonelli was a left winger 14 years for 5 teams. He was a 2x All-Star, won 4 Cups in a row with the Islanders from ‘80-‘83, and in ‘84-‘85 had his best year with 42 goals and 100 points. He played on the famed banana line with Wayne Merrick, and Bob Nystrom.
Tonelli was a left winger 14 years for 5 teams. He was a 2x All-Star, won 4 Cups in a row with the Islanders from ‘80-‘83, and in ‘84-‘85 had his best year with 42 goals and 100 points. He played on the famed banana line with Wayne Merrick, and Bob Nystrom.
On January 8, 1990 English character actor Terry-Thomas died. Terry-Thomas had over 100 acting credits usually playing disreputable upper class cads. He’s best known for School for Scoundrels, It’s A Mad Mad Mad Mad World, and Sir Hiss in Disney’s Robin Hood. #hockeycards
November 2, 2025 at 9:44 PM
On January 8, 1990 English character actor Terry-Thomas died. Terry-Thomas had over 100 acting credits usually playing disreputable upper class cads. He’s best known for School for Scoundrels, It’s A Mad Mad Mad Mad World, and Sir Hiss in Disney’s Robin Hood. #hockeycards
94 - Thomas Steen
Steen was a centre for 14 years all with the Jets. He had a career high 30 goals in ‘84-‘85 and career high 88 points in ‘88-‘89. He’s 3rd all-time in scoring for the Jets/Coyotes. On the front of the card shows Steen playing in a game January 8, 1990.
Steen was a centre for 14 years all with the Jets. He had a career high 30 goals in ‘84-‘85 and career high 88 points in ‘88-‘89. He’s 3rd all-time in scoring for the Jets/Coyotes. On the front of the card shows Steen playing in a game January 8, 1990.
November 2, 2025 at 9:44 PM
94 - Thomas Steen
Steen was a centre for 14 years all with the Jets. He had a career high 30 goals in ‘84-‘85 and career high 88 points in ‘88-‘89. He’s 3rd all-time in scoring for the Jets/Coyotes. On the front of the card shows Steen playing in a game January 8, 1990.
Steen was a centre for 14 years all with the Jets. He had a career high 30 goals in ‘84-‘85 and career high 88 points in ‘88-‘89. He’s 3rd all-time in scoring for the Jets/Coyotes. On the front of the card shows Steen playing in a game January 8, 1990.
Screws were the last of the simple machines to be invented. The Archimedes screw was one of the first hydraulic machines around 234 BC. PL Robertson invented his screw in 1906, while Henry Philips invented his in 1932, a debate as to superior that still rages. #hockeycards
November 1, 2025 at 8:38 PM
Screws were the last of the simple machines to be invented. The Archimedes screw was one of the first hydraulic machines around 234 BC. PL Robertson invented his screw in 1906, while Henry Philips invented his in 1932, a debate as to superior that still rages. #hockeycards
93 - Brian Skrudland
Skrudland was a centre 15 years for 5 teams. He won the Cup as a rookie with the Canadiens in ‘86 where he scored the fastest goal in playoff history in Game 2 of the Finals at 9 seconds. We won the Cup again with the Stars in ‘99. He was nicknamed Skrewy.
Skrudland was a centre 15 years for 5 teams. He won the Cup as a rookie with the Canadiens in ‘86 where he scored the fastest goal in playoff history in Game 2 of the Finals at 9 seconds. We won the Cup again with the Stars in ‘99. He was nicknamed Skrewy.
November 1, 2025 at 8:38 PM
93 - Brian Skrudland
Skrudland was a centre 15 years for 5 teams. He won the Cup as a rookie with the Canadiens in ‘86 where he scored the fastest goal in playoff history in Game 2 of the Finals at 9 seconds. We won the Cup again with the Stars in ‘99. He was nicknamed Skrewy.
Skrudland was a centre 15 years for 5 teams. He won the Cup as a rookie with the Canadiens in ‘86 where he scored the fastest goal in playoff history in Game 2 of the Finals at 9 seconds. We won the Cup again with the Stars in ‘99. He was nicknamed Skrewy.
Springfield, MA was the first and biggest of its name in the US. There are 5 Springfields with populations over 20,000, tied with Columbus, but the most common name in total is Washington with 88 to Springfield’s 41. The Simpsons town was inspired by Springfield, OR. #hockeycards
October 26, 2025 at 7:28 PM
Springfield, MA was the first and biggest of its name in the US. There are 5 Springfields with populations over 20,000, tied with Columbus, but the most common name in total is Washington with 88 to Springfield’s 41. The Simpsons town was inspired by Springfield, OR. #hockeycards
92 - Paul Fenton
Fenton was a left winger 8 years for 7 teams. His best was here with the Jets in ‘89-‘90 scoring 32 goals and 50 points. He was briefly the General Manager of the Wild, and now is with the Panthers where won two Cups. He was born in Springfield, Massachusetts.
Fenton was a left winger 8 years for 7 teams. His best was here with the Jets in ‘89-‘90 scoring 32 goals and 50 points. He was briefly the General Manager of the Wild, and now is with the Panthers where won two Cups. He was born in Springfield, Massachusetts.
October 26, 2025 at 7:28 PM
92 - Paul Fenton
Fenton was a left winger 8 years for 7 teams. His best was here with the Jets in ‘89-‘90 scoring 32 goals and 50 points. He was briefly the General Manager of the Wild, and now is with the Panthers where won two Cups. He was born in Springfield, Massachusetts.
Fenton was a left winger 8 years for 7 teams. His best was here with the Jets in ‘89-‘90 scoring 32 goals and 50 points. He was briefly the General Manager of the Wild, and now is with the Panthers where won two Cups. He was born in Springfield, Massachusetts.
There are many geese idioms, like being a silly goose or having goosebumps. A wild goose chase is a 16th-century horse race, where the lead rider could change direction at will, and the other horses had to follow precisely, similar to how geese fly in formation. #hockeycards
October 25, 2025 at 6:48 PM
There are many geese idioms, like being a silly goose or having goosebumps. A wild goose chase is a 16th-century horse race, where the lead rider could change direction at will, and the other horses had to follow precisely, similar to how geese fly in formation. #hockeycards
91 - Mario Gosselin
Gosselin was a goaltender 9 years for 3 teams. He was an All-Star in ‘86 for the Nordiques, but his best year with Quebec was in ‘86-‘87 with a 3.19 GAA and .886 SV %. Before he joined the NHL he played for Canada in the ‘84 Olympics. He was nicknamed Goose.
Gosselin was a goaltender 9 years for 3 teams. He was an All-Star in ‘86 for the Nordiques, but his best year with Quebec was in ‘86-‘87 with a 3.19 GAA and .886 SV %. Before he joined the NHL he played for Canada in the ‘84 Olympics. He was nicknamed Goose.
October 25, 2025 at 6:48 PM
91 - Mario Gosselin
Gosselin was a goaltender 9 years for 3 teams. He was an All-Star in ‘86 for the Nordiques, but his best year with Quebec was in ‘86-‘87 with a 3.19 GAA and .886 SV %. Before he joined the NHL he played for Canada in the ‘84 Olympics. He was nicknamed Goose.
Gosselin was a goaltender 9 years for 3 teams. He was an All-Star in ‘86 for the Nordiques, but his best year with Quebec was in ‘86-‘87 with a 3.19 GAA and .886 SV %. Before he joined the NHL he played for Canada in the ‘84 Olympics. He was nicknamed Goose.
Children’s literature traces back to oral fairy tales. The modern concept of childhood though didn’t emerge until the 17th century, like “A Little Pretty Pocket-Book”, blending instructions with fun. The best selling of all-time is still The Little Prince. #hockeycards
October 19, 2025 at 8:17 PM
Children’s literature traces back to oral fairy tales. The modern concept of childhood though didn’t emerge until the 17th century, like “A Little Pretty Pocket-Book”, blending instructions with fun. The best selling of all-time is still The Little Prince. #hockeycards