2020-21 Upper Deck Series 2 Hockey Retail Pack

Product Details

Adding more names to the NHL's flagship line, 2020-21 Upper Deck Series 2 Hockey updates the selection for collectors.

The S2 set builds on the Series 1 release from earlier in the year. Collectors can find part three—2020-21 Upper Deck Extended Series Hockey—later in the year.

While 2020-21 Upper Deck Series 2 Hockey naturally provides a fresh batch of base cards (#251-450), the most important aspect for most fans is the new Young Guns lineup of 50 cards (#451-500). Falling 1:4 packs, this rookie subset contains some key names that missed out on Series 1.

As always, the parallels include Clear Cut (Hobby only) for base (1:96) and rookie cards (1:288). Additional choices consist of Exclusives (#/100) and High Gloss (#/10), plus the new French edition for base cards (1:30) and rookies (1:120).

Collectors can also count on the next round of UD Canvas cards, which average 1:8 packs. Joining 90 veteran cards, look for the short-printed Young Guns (30 cards - 1:48), Retired High Series (15 cards - 1:192) and Team Canada Program of Excellence (15 cards - 1:192) groupings.

2020-21 Upper Deck Series 2 Hockey Inserts

Opting for some flashy designs, the 2020-21 Upper Deck Series 2 Hockey inserts add extra pop to the series. Picking up from Series 1, the UD Portraits Rookies (1:6 packs) set supplies cards #51-100. These feature Gold Foil (#/99) and Platinum Blue (#/25) parallels.

Dazzlers is back, as well, with 50 more cards to collect. Options include Blue (1:24) and Pink (1:144) versions.

Also offering a vivid style is the familiar Rookie Breakouts (#/100), printed on acetate, along with Fluorescence, which comes in Gold (#/150), Blue (#/50), Green (#/15) and Magenta (#/5) color schemes.

If you are wanting some new inserts to chase, Box Filler (1:359) highlights the enforcers on the ice with PETG plastic card stock. This insert is exclusive to 2020-21 Upper Deck Series 2 Hockey.

Honoring the 2019-20 Stanley Cup Champions, the elusive Day With the Cup (1:1,000) insert features stars from the Tampa Bay Lighting.

Another normal element is O-Pee-Chee Update, which brings rookies (1:6) and the '19-20 award winners (1:24) to the main 2020-21 O-Pee-Chee lineup. Parallels include Blue Border and Hobby-only Red Border. In addition, the O-Pee-Chee Retro Rookie Update set adds Black Border (#/100) parallels.

2020-21 Upper Deck Series 2 Hockey Unannounced Inserts

Unannounced content, which Upper Deck calls "Easter Eggs," includes another round of the base Street Clothes variations and more artistic Fanimation inserts.

There's a new batch of Signature Sensations, as well.

Collectors can also find an update for prospects in the MVP Colors and Contours die-cut series.

2020-21 Upper Deck Series 2 Hockey Relics

Although not the focus of the product, the 2020-21 Upper Deck Series 2 Hockey checklist contains several hits to track down.

Rookie Materials (1:55) and Rookie Dual Materials (1:576) cards are only found in Series 2.

Looking to prior seasons, Rookie Photoshoot Flashback Materials (1:576) displays images from the UD event along with an event-worn jersey swatch. Each relic set mentioned has a Patch parallel numbered to 25 or less.

Release Date: March 24, 2021
Product Configuration: 8 cards per pack, 24 packs per box, 12 boxes per case

2020-21 Upper Deck Series 2 Hockey Hobby Box Break Average

• 6 Young Guns Rookie Cards
• 4 UD Canvas
• 4 UD Portraits Inserts