2022-23 Upper Deck Tim Hortons Hockey

A Tim Hortons hockey tie-in was always going to feel different from a typical card release, and 2022-23 Upper Deck's version delivered exactly that. This was a retail-only product sold in packs at Canadian Tim Hortons locations, making it accessible and casual. The set features current NHL stars alongside emerging rookies from that season. Connor McDavid and Connor MacKinnon anchor the checklist, but the real draw for collectors is the parallel and insert variety packed into small packs. The base set is clean and straightforward, but the real hunt happens with the special editions hidden throughout. What separates this release is the parallel tiers and limited insert sets. Look for Gold parallels, which are noticeably harder to pull than base cards. There are also special Tim Hortons exclusive inserts that only appear in this product, making them fun conversation pieces even if they don't command huge secondary market prices. The print runs were relatively high since this was a mass-market retail release, so expect to find most of the base set without too much trouble. However, the Gold parallels and exclusive inserts stay scarce enough to make the hunt worthwhile for casual rippers. This product works best if you're hunting casuals or building a set on a reasonable budget. It's not a high-end investment play like Upper Deck Premier or The Cup. Tim Hortons Hockey is perfect for folks who want the fun of opening packs without dropping serious money, and there's nostalgia value in the Tim Hortons connection itself. If you're chasing specific stars or parallels, buying singles might be smarter, but pack ripping has its charm here since the product stayed relatively affordable and the parallel hits feel rewarding when you land them.