First and foremost, I'd like to thank our sponsors at In The Game for providing us with this box.



18 packs per box
9 cards per pack
Current Retail Prince (online): $84.99 - $99.99

PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS:
- 18 packs per box with 9 cards per pack*
- Authentic Game-Used Memorabilia Cards 1:8 packs**
- Autograph Cards (Goaliegraphs) 1:7 packs**
- Masked Men 5 Cards 1:6 packs**
*Featuring "call it what you want" technology. Some call it Refractor, some call it Chromium, some call it Metal, and some call it Prism. In The Game just calls it "fabulous". This year's Masked Men 5 cards will simply be "fabulous".
- He Shoots; He Saves Program is now even easier with only 150 points required or keep the points cards & collect the puzzle pieces!


* eight base cards plus one decoy card or game-used memorabilia card
** insert ratios are based on the entire production run and are not guaranteed in any individual box or case

WHAT WE PULLED



Base - 138/200 (69%)



The 200-card base set breaks down to 78 CHL Prospects, 18 Stars Of The Game (Current NHL Goalies), 84 Decades (Former NHL Goalies through the years), 10 Record Breakers and 10 International Stars (Goalies who shined in International Play). The design of the cards has a nice touch with a honey comb look to represent the next in the background. The Record Breakers subset also has the look of shattered glass. Interest side note, this box had a perfect split of base card in that there were 69 card each from 1-100 and 101-200. One noticeable drawback, like H&P, is the exclusion of AHL players.

He Shoots, He Saves (15)
Masked Men 5 Ruby (3)



Much like its predecessor Heroes and Prospects with the He Shoots, He Saves Program, collectors can use the He Shoots, He Saves cards in one of two ways. Cards are pictured with a piece of a puzzle that can comprise the picture of numerous subjects. You can opt to put the pictures together or redeem the cards. Unlike previous years, it will only take 150 cards in order to qualify for a redemption of a specially made, slabbed auto or relic piece. There are 30 cards in this set with a print run of 20. A fan favorite is back for another go around with the inclusion of Masked Men 5 (1:6 Packs). There are three levels, Ruby (Red), Silver and Gold. There hasn't been an announced print run yet on the Reds, but the Silver is 50 and the Gold is 10. There is rumored to be a Rainbow level that will be numbered to 1, but I have not seen a confirmation on it yet. No other inserts/chase sets leaves the box lacking excitement as most packs will just yield base and the HSHS Puzzle card.

GoalieGraph Brandon Whitney Autograph



GoalieGraph Jacob Gervais-Chouinard Autograph



GoalieGraphs Wendell Young Autograph



Big League Debut Brian Elliott Jersey Silver Version /100



Game Used Jersey J.P. Anderson 2-color Patch Silver Version /140



On average, boxes will yield 2 autographs and 2 relics. But it is possible to see more based on the insertion odds, 1:8 packs for the Relics and 1:7 packs for the Autographs. There are a multitude of relic pieces to be found from jersey swatch to glove and pads, some of which will be found in combination together. The GoalieGraphs checklist is extensive. Be on the lookout for short prints and super short prints. In addition, there are other types of autograph cards which include some paired with relics or other players. A full checklist can be found on ITG's Website. Yes, there are sticker autographs, but the trade off is no redemptions other than the obvious Made to Order Program.

FINAL THOUGHTS

Base - 4.5/5
Design - 4.5/5
Fun - 3/5
Value - 4/5
Rebuy - 4/5

Overall - 20/25 (80%)

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