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Bob D’Angelo

Bob is a longtime member of the Florida sports media, having served as a reporter and copy editor for more than 30 years. His true sports passion, however, is the history of the various games, exhibited by his in-depth book reviews and hobby of collecting cards and other sports memorabilia. He blogs for TBO.com on both subjects, transferring his work for the Tampa Tribune to the realm of cyberspace.

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Panini promoting NHL All-Star redemption packs

Posted Jan 23, 2012 by Bob D'Angelo

Updated Jan 23, 2012 at 09:19 PM

For those fans attending the NHL All-Star Game and festivities in Ottawa this week (and really, how many of you here in the Tampa Bay area are actually making the trip?), Panini America will have a special promotion that will please hockey card fans.

When the NHL All-Star fan fair begins Thursday, Panini will have special three-card wrapper-redemption packs available to collectors who open select 2011-12 hockey products. While supplies last, of course. Some of the cards one might win are special All-Star patch cards. The one I am including of Lightning star Steven Stamkos is a nice example of how attractive these cards are.

So here’s the deal, according to Panini:

Collectors who open four hobby packs of 2011-12 Pinnacle Hockey will receive one wrapper-redemption pack. If you open two hobby packs of 2011-12 Certified Hockey, you also will receive a wrapper-redemption pack. Open a box of Score Hockey and you will receive two wrapper-redemption packs. And if you dig into your wallet and open one hobby pack of 2011-12 Limited Hockey, you will receive four wrapper-redemption packs.

And even if you can’t make the trip to Ottawa, there is still a way to participate in the program, as Panini will provide a wrapper-redemption program online. Details on that option to be released soon.