2021-22 Parkhurst Hockey

Parkhurst returned to the hobby in 2021 as a mid-tier release focused on clean, classic design and solid player selection across the NHL. The base set captures current stars like Connor McDavid, Auston Matthews, and Igor Shesterkin alongside veterans and emerging talent. What sets this product apart is its throwback aesthetic that mirrors the original Parkhurst releases from decades past, giving it nostalgic appeal without feeling outdated. Retail boxes come loaded with base cards and a mix of inserts, while hobby boxes offer higher-end parallels and a better hit rate overall. The set landed during a period when hockey collecting was surging, so there's solid collector interest in the vintage-inspired design. The real chasing value here comes from the serial numbered parallels. Red, Blue, and Black parallels sit at different print runs, with the Black versions being the toughest pulls. Look for the rookie cards of any breakout players from that 2021-22 season, as those tend to move when the players hit their stride. Autographed cards and memorabilia patches hit sporadically in hobby boxes, so don't expect consistent high-end pulls. Retail versions focus more on base cards and lower-tier inserts, making them better for set building on a budget. The insert sets themselves are fairly standard but tastefully done, nothing flashy but nothing forgettable either. This is a solid product for hockey collectors who value design and player representation over chase hits. If you like the look and want to build the set, hobby boxes offer better parallels while retail is fine for base collecting. Single purchases work well here since the high-end hits are sparse and unpredictable. Parkhurst sits comfortably in the middle tier of modern hockey releases, neither overproduced nor scarce, so there's no urgency to buy sealed product if you're hunting specific cards.