They've All Said No! My Favorite Carolina Hurricanes Goalie Cards not of Cam Ward

Despite the fact I often blog about the current state of the team the point of this blog is to highlight certain Carolina Hurricanes Cards and collectibles I come across in my never-ending quest to collect every Carolina Hurricanes base card. Without a doubt goalie cards are often the best and most unique cards around. So I have decided to highlight some of my favorite Carolina Hurricanes Goalie Cards of Goalies not named Cam Ward.

1. Got to love Goalie mask artwork!
I have always been a fan of goalie mask artwork! This card from the 2006-2007 Fleer Net minders set perfectly encapsulates the detail on Martin Gerber's mask. I am aware this card was made after he left for the Ottawa Senatsors however, the detail of this card was to nice to overlook.

2. Kevin Weekes two tone beauty 

Today Kevin Weeks is known as an analyst on NHL Network. However, at one point he was the backup net-minder in Raleigh This card from the 2002-2003 In The Game series is a beauty the Head on shot of Weekes in the red sweater on the blue background really compliment each other making this one of my favorites.

3.Patrick Deroschers Operating in Traffic

This Patrick Deroschers card from the In The Game series of 2003-2004 shows the amount of focus required to mind the nets, and this card of Deroschers shows that masterfully.

4. What is the deal with these Glamour Shots Cards


On Previous Blogs I have poked fun at the ridiculous Justin Williams Glamour Shots-esque card,( if you have not read that blog Click Here). However these 1997 Donruss Studio Cards of Trevor Kidd, and Sean Burke make the list due to the fact they are absolutely ridiculous and wreak of 90's card nostalgia.

5. An Artistic Photo of an Artistic Goalie

Arturs Irbe always played goal with a poise and grace, almost making it look like a ballet in net. This Upper Deck Portrait Card from 2003 is a wonderful piece of art done by Cliff Spohn that was converted into a card.

These are just a few of my favorite cards out of my collection that I thought Id share. Thanks for reading and Redvolution!

The Caniac Collector

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Forgotten Canes: Mike Commodore and his bathrobe.

Image
Whether he is flying up the ice with his trademark red afro flowing behind him, warming up during the pregame of the Stanley Cup Playoffs in his bathrobe, or continuing his personal feud through his entertaining Twitter Account ( seriously folks follow this guy on Twitter @Commie22) with Maple Leafs Coach Mike Babcock eccentric would be a fair word to describe Former Canes Defenseman Mike Commodore. Commodore signed with Carolina in 2005 after bouncing between the New Jersey Devils and Lowell Lock Monsters (AHL) the previous 2 seasons A staple on the blue-line during the  Stanley Cup Championship of 2006, Commodore was a hard nosed stay at home defenseman Commodore was second amongst defenseman in points with during the magical season that was 2006. Commodore provided the physical presence needed serving 138 penalty minutes while remaining second on the team in +/- at 10. In 2 two and a half seasons in Raleigh, Commodore appeared in 195 games ringing up 13 goals and 41 assists f
Read more

Eric Staal is the most Underappreciated Hurricane of All Time

Image
  Eric Staal 2014-2015 Upper Deck Premier Rink of Honor     In case you did not hear already, Carolina Hurricanes Legend Eric Staal has been named the Captain of The Canadian Men's Olympic Hockey team. I tell you that to tell you this, beyond being a Justin Faulk Collector I also collect Eric Staal. The Former 2nd Overall Pick (2002), Stanley Cup Champ, the arguably legitimate Conn Smythe Winner with 28 points in 25 Games, and former Hurricanes Captain has managed to etch out a borderline Hall of Fame Career.   However, even with all that listed I would argue that Eric Staal remains the most underrated and underappreciated Carolina Hurricane of all time.  Why? Eric Staal's captaincy happened in the midst of turmoil. Having it given to him with the stripping of perennial favorite and current Canes Bench Boss Rod Brindamour's Captaincy in the middle of the 2010 season. Staal's entire tenure as captain was mired in a long and miserable playoff drought and a revolving door
Read more

It's Cardboard Therapy!

Image
     Dont thank me for my service! I did not join for gratitude! I was a 23 year old single dad who had ran out of options to support his son. I needed an escape from a bad situation and the United States Navy provided it for me. Now 12 years later I along with many other veterans battle the long term effects of what at time can be crippling Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).In my daily profession it was implied that I should not write about or discuss my PTSD because it could make people uneasy and uncomfortable around me! While my internal response  was "You think it's uncomfortable hearing about it?" "Well try fucking living with it every day!" Nevertheless I heeded the warning and stop sharing my experiences via social media. However, this is my blog and my rules!  I will be the first to admit I never saw combat, yet a three year period of living in constant vigilance broke my psyche beyond repair.Being seperated from my family for 503 out of a po
Read more