Oilers and Panthers Compete in Historic Summer Stanley Cup Final
The Edmonton Oilers and Florida Panthers are on the brink of making history in the NHL as they compete in the Stanley Cup final that has extended into the summer months. This rare occurrence marks only the sixth time in league history that the season has stretched into the summer, with the last time being in 2013. Both teams have the opportunity to join an exclusive group of teams that have won games in fall, winter, spring, and summer within the same NHL season, showcasing their consistency and resilience. Despite challenges like labor disputes and the COVID-19 pandemic, the Panthers and Oilers have persevered to reach this stage of the competition, with fans eagerly anticipating the outcome of Game 6 and potentially Game 7 to determine the ultimate champion of the 2023-24 NHL season.
Unopened Ice Hockey Cards Discovered in Canadian Basement Fetch $3.7 Million at Auction
A discovery of unopened ice hockey cards in a Canadian basement has resulted in a whopping $3.7 million at auction. The find included a case of 1979-80 cards potentially containing over 20 rookie cards of Wayne Gretzky. Heritage Auctions described this as ‘the greatest unopened find of the 21st Century’, emphasizing the potential value of the trading cards, particularly Gretzky’s rookie card. Individual Gretzky cards can range in value from thousands to hundreds of thousands of dollars, sparking considerable excitement among collectors.