Joel Ward Collection

[Kharlamov17]

What better day to get inspired to finally post my Joel Ward Collection than on MLK Day.

In the beginning we have to go back to October 2009. I'm roaming in Philadelphia to catch four Springsteen shows, the schedule allows me to head down to DC to do the sights and catch a pair of games (Sharks and Preds) which was a dream come true being an Ovi fan. Funny enough, I managed to catch Ward in the same picture (100% certain it was Ovechkin I was looking to get a snap of).

This was a special night since Ovechkin scored his third goal of the game during the SO, so hats came flying in even though it wasn't a true hattrick. Braden Holtby made his debut as back-up as well.

Roll six years forward to April/May 2015, a non-Springsteen related trip brings me to New York and three straight nights (Caps, Clapton, Caps) at Madison Square Garden. The Capitals are in town so take my money. It's the playoffs and Ward is and has been on my favorite team now for a few seasons. He scores this last second GWG from Ovi in the first game (even though I was quite excited to witness true OT hockey for the first, but the sight of Rangers fans exciting the building was pure gold) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MoVPMu6RTMU&ab_channel=superjuan

...and finally, roaming the West Coast in March 2016 to see, yes, you guessed it, I noticed on the schedule that Ovi & co will be in San Jose the day before Springsteen has a show in Oakland. It was a bit of trip from San Francisco down there, but there wasn't any question of not going to see the boys when there was a chance. This time Ward is dressed in teal to my disappointment. He had an assist. To make things even weirder, it was Nabokov appreciation night who was the starting goaltender at my first ever game.

Roll some time ahead (probably around 2018), needing something or someone to collect, I came to the realization that during my seven NHL games (six up to 2016, all Caps games) I had seen Ward play for three different teams (four games total) all in relation to my favorite one. I thought this coincidence was a sign from the stars, so here goes:

Pre-NHL

Owen Sound Platers/Attack

Missing: 1997-98, 1998-99

Houston Aeros

Missing: 2007-08

2007-08

UD Artifacts

Missing: Gold xx/50, Bronze xx/10

UD Ice

UD O-Pee-Chee

UD The Cup

2008-09

UD O-Pee-Chee

Missing: Retro Blank Back

2009-10

UD O-Pee-Chee

Missing: Retro Blank Back

2010-11

Panini Pinnacle

Missing: Artist Proof

Panini Score

Missing: French Back

UD O-Pee-Chee

Upper Deck French

Upper Deck Series 1

Missing: Exclusive xxx/100, High Gloss xx/10

2011-12

Panini Elite

Missing: Status Gold Die-Cut xx/99

Panini Score

UD O-Pee-Chee

Upper Deck Series 2

Missing: High Gloss xx/10

2012-13

Panini Score

Missing: Black Ice

UD O-Pee-Chee

2013-14

Panini Score

Missing: Black, Red Back, Red Border

Panini Titanium

UD O-Pee-Chee

Missing: Retro Blank Back

Upper Deck Series 2

Missing: High Gloss xx/10

2014-15

Panini Stickers

UD Fleer Ultra

UD MVP

UD O-Pee-Chee

Missing: Retro Blank Back

UD O-Pee-Chee Platinum

Missing: Black Ice xx/25

UD SPx

Upper Deck Series 1

Missing: High Gloss xx/10

2015-16

UD Champ's

UD O-Pee-Chee

Missing: Rainbow, Retro Blank Back

Upper Deck Series 2

2016-17

Panini Stickers

UD Compendium Series 2

UD MVP

UD O-Pee-Chee

Missing: Rainbow, Retro Blank Back

UD Parkhurst

UD SP Game Used

Upper Deck Series 1

2017-18

Panini Stickers

UD Compendium Series 1

UD O-Pee-Chee

Missing: Retro Blank Back

UD Parkhurst

Upper Deck Series 1

Expo

Oddballs

Cameos

2013-14 Upper Deck Series 2 397 Eric Fehr

Missing: Exclusive xxx/100, High Gloss xx/10

2015-16 UD Portfolio Rookie Phenom 219 Nikolay Goldobin

Missing: Autograph

2015-16 UD SP Authentic Moments 147 Alex Ovechkin

Missing: Limited Autographs

2016-17 Panini Stickers 485 Stanley Cup Finals

2016-17 UD Compendium Series 1 217 Logan Couture

Missing: Gold

2017-18 UD O-Pee-Chee 584 Team Checklist

Missing: Rainbow Black xxx/100, Red, Retro Blank Back

Collection Status - 140/164 = 84,34% (Excl. 1/1, Team Issue, Expo and Cameo)

Wantlist - http://hobbyinsider.net/forum/showthread.php?t=426252


Thanks for the look if you managed to get this far!

Victor

 

[capsfan30]

Great Wardo collection! I loved him when he was on the Caps! 2012 ECQ1 G7 OT GWG against Boston is going to be something I never forget. The Bruins fans reactions...I'd like to forget. Thanks for sharing!

 

[langway05]

Victor

What an awesome collection and much appreciate you showing it off. :rock:

 

[joshpackham]

check out this link:
http://www.centericecollectibles.com/index.aspx?PlayerName=Joel Ward

 

[odjickfan]

You have a nice collection, nice to see all these variations!

 

[WingNut]

2011-12 OPC Blank Back.

God speed on finding it. It's been evading me for years now.

 

[steveottfan]

Very cool collection. Ward is a local hero in these parts having played for the University of Prince Edward Island before going pro.

 

[Kharlamov17]

Great Wardo collection! I loved him when he was on the Caps! 2012 ECQ1 G7 OT GWG against Boston is going to be something I never forget. The Bruins fans reactions...I'd like to forget. Thanks for sharing!

Thanks! I do remember, for good and bad. I did catch the Caps a few weeks before that, but Ward was scratched that night for reasons unknown to me.

Victor

What an awesome collection and much appreciate you showing it off. :rock:

Thanks Brian! :dance:

check out this link:
http://www.centericecollectibles.com/index.aspx?PlayerName=Joel Ward

Thanks for the link! I know there's a couple I could use there, but since a few years ago the Swedish Postal Service has started to take a fee of almost $10 for EVERY package sent from outside the European Union. Just a processing fee, even if the value is set at $1. So in theory that end up being $1 + $10 + $0,25 taxes = $11.25. Ridiculous.

You have a nice collection, nice to see all these variations!

Thanks man! That was partially a reason, since I love the fact that every OPC set from 2007-08 to 2017-18 is represented, even though those Blank Backs and Reds will be a pain in the *** surely, but baby steps.

Very cool collection. Ward is a local hero in these parts having played for the University of Prince Edward Island before going pro.

Thank you! Cool, I believe they even immortalized him at one point.

 

[creasecollector]

Awesome thread, thank you for posting up your Joel Ward collection! Some sweet pieces in here (dig the Team Issued cards) & I'm excited to see this collection grow!

Very cool that you were able to see Ward play for multiple teams!

Keep it up! :beer:

 

[sharkaholic707]

One of my favorite all time sharks despite his short time here. Great collection!

 

[Kharlamov17]

Awesome thread, thank you for posting up your Joel Ward collection! Some sweet pieces in here (dig the Team Issued cards) & I'm excited to see this collection grow!

Very cool that you were able to see Ward play for multiple teams!

Keep it up! :beer:

Thanks. Gotta say you were my main inspiration to posting this collection and keeping it up and running.

Got a lovely package with 5 cards today.

2007-08 UD Artifacts Rookie Blue 200 Joel Ward 18/25
2008-09 UD O-Pee-Chee Update 645 Joel Ward
2008-09 UD O-Pee-Chee Update Metal X 645 Joel Ward
2012-13 UD O-Pee-Chee Red 217 Joel Ward
2012-13 UD O-Pee-Chee Retro Blank Back 217 Joel Ward

2012-13 O-Pee-Chee is COMPLETE!

 

[Kharlamov17]

Been AGES, but got a package from COMC.

2010-11 Upper Deck French Red 88 Joel Ward 18/25 (Complete, sans press plates)
2013-14 UD O-Pee-Chee Rainbow Black 238 Joel Ward 098/100
2014-15 UD MVP Super Script 77 Joel Ward 22/25 (Complete, sans press plates)
2014-15 UD O-Pee-Chee Platinum Blue Cubes 87 Joel Ward 51/65
2014-15 Upper Deck Series 1 Exclusives 190 Joel Ward 063/100

2016-17 UD Compendium Series 2 Printing Plates Cyan 511 Joel Ward 1/1 (Just missing Magenta for all four press plates)
2016-17 Upper Deck Series 1 Printing Plates Black 151 Joel Ward 1/1
2016-17 Upper Deck Series 1 Printing Plates Yellow 151 Joel Ward 1/1
2017-18 UD Compendium Series 1 Printing Plates Magenta 214 Joel Ward 1/1

Also received a a dozen or so cameos, but not sure if i'll post 'em here.

I've been a bit more active chasing down the remaining cards on FB groups with success. Have another batch sitting at COMC, but will try to fill it up a bit more before requesting shipment.

Thanks for having a look.

 

[ed_arsenault]

This is so sick. I've met Joel a few times through his connections with the University of Prince Edward Island. He is absolutely worthy of this collection and admiration, couldn't meet a nicer guy if ya tried.
You have built a great collection! Congrats

 

[creasecollector]

Been AGES, but got a package from COMC.

2010-11 Upper Deck French Red 88 Joel Ward 18/25 (Complete, sans press plates)
2013-14 UD O-Pee-Chee Rainbow Black 238 Joel Ward 098/100
2014-15 UD MVP Super Script 77 Joel Ward 22/25 (Complete, sans press plates)
2014-15 UD O-Pee-Chee Platinum Blue Cubes 87 Joel Ward 51/65
2014-15 Upper Deck Series 1 Exclusives 190 Joel Ward 063/100

2016-17 UD Compendium Series 2 Printing Plates Cyan 511 Joel Ward 1/1 (Just missing Magenta for all four press plates)
2016-17 Upper Deck Series 1 Printing Plates Black 151 Joel Ward 1/1
2016-17 Upper Deck Series 1 Printing Plates Yellow 151 Joel Ward 1/1
2017-18 UD Compendium Series 1 Printing Plates Magenta 214 Joel Ward 1/1

Also received a a dozen or so cameos, but not sure if i'll post 'em here.

I've been a bit more active chasing down the remaining cards on FB groups with success. Have another batch sitting at COMC, but will try to fill it up a bit more before requesting shipment.

Thanks for having a look.

Very nice update! Always fun watching a PC grow. Keep it up!

 

[30ranfordfan]

First time I've seen this thread, and have a few comments to make:

1. Great collection. I always enjoy seeing player collections, especially of guys who aren't the biggest hobby names.

2. Congrats on the recent pickups! I know that collection a guy who has retired can be frustrating at times, because finding new cards to add isn't always easy.

3. My favorite part of this thread would be the into, and the 4 Springsteen shows. The Boss is amazing. I've only seen him once, but hope to again.

 

[Kharlamov17]

The Boss is amazing, truly (I've seen several ****ty shows where I might as well have stayed at home and played with my navel). Prince was the all time greatest live performer though, in my books.

Might as well add a picture of one of my prized possessions -

A photo (I'm in the bottom left corner - best birthday ever, in Phoenix, AZ of all places back in 2016) that I got signed during the Broadway stint in 2018.

...Anyways, added the cameos, which I blame Aaron (creasecollector) for after seeing his thread. Spent a good couple of hours browsing through the most common sets on COMC and was surprised to find a couple. I had to do some research on the Goldobin, but i'm quite certain it's Joel sitting on the far right on the bench during a game vs the Rangers.

 

[creasecollector]

...Anyways, added the cameos, which I blame Aaron (creasecollector) for after seeing his thread. Spent a good couple of hours browsing through the most common sets on COMC and was surprised to find a couple. I had to do some research on the Goldobin, but i'm quite certain it's Joel sitting on the far right on the bench during a game vs the Rangers.

Glad I could help! Cameo cards are fun! :thumbsup:

I've added a few more to my PC as well. Scroll to the bottom: View My Extra Cards

 

[Kharlamov17]

Glad I could help! Cameo cards are fun! :thumbsup:

I've added a few more to my PC as well. Scroll to the bottom: View My Extra Cards

Checklist cards… Damnit :| :curse:

 

[trekrun]

DIGGING, doing it!

I found these 2 cards ......

2015/16 O-Pee-Chee #85 RED
2016/17 O-Pee-Chee #80 RED

 

[CeddieB]

Cool collection with a great story. Not sure how I missed this the first time around. Best of luck with the rest of your wants!