2022-23 Upper Deck Premier Hockey

2022-23 Upper Deck Premier Hockey sits in the high-end part of the season with a serial-numbered base set, on-card autographs, premium memorabilia, and acetate rookie and veteran auto patch cards. The checklist is built around veterans, legends, and rookies, with multiple parallel paths that give collectors clear ways to focus on numbering, format, and player type.

Set structure and base checklist

The base set runs to 150 cards and every card is serial numbered, which gives the release a tightly defined collecting shape. The checklist is split into three sections: Veterans occupy cards 1-90, Legends follow at 91-100, and the final 60 spots are Rookies. That structure makes the set easy to approach by player group rather than by a single mixed checklist.

Veterans are numbered to /299, Legends to /99, and Rookies to /399. The parallel setup follows the same divisions but with different print runs. Veterans and Legends have Gold and Platinum versions, while Rookies add a broader ladder that includes Bronze, Gold, Purple, and Platinum. For collectors who like building runs, the set gives each tier its own character rather than treating every card the same way.

Parallel paths and memorabilia cards

The veteran and legend parallels are straightforward: Gold versions are numbered to /65 for Veterans and /25 for Legends, while Platinum is a one-of-one finish for both groups. Rookies add Bronze /199, Gold /65, Purple /10, and Platinum 1/1. That mix creates several entry points for collectors who prefer chasing color, lower numbering, or top-end scarcity without needing to move outside the base structure.

Memorabilia parallels are more varied than the standard color-style base parallels. Veteran memorabilia versions include Jersey, Premium Memorabilia, Fight Strap, Hockey Lace, and Neckline cards, while Legends have Premium Memorabilia and Hockey Lace parallels. Rookie relic cards add Jersey, Patch, Fight Strap, Hockey Lace, and Neckline versions. Collectors who want a more material-driven approach can focus on those relic branches instead of building around the standard numbered base cards.

Rookie autograph patch cards

Acetate Rookie Auto Patch cards are among the most notable cards in the release, and the transparent-style surface gives them a distinct look within Premier Hockey. Base versions are numbered to either 249 or 99, depending on the player, with Gold parallels to 65 or 35 and Platinum one-of-ones. That range makes the insert flexible enough to follow different player levels while still keeping the top versions clearly limited.

A horizontal variation also appears in the rookie auto patch lineup. Those cards are rotated 90 degrees and are numbered to /99 or /49, with Gold parallels to /25 or /15 and Platinum one-of-ones. For collectors deciding where to focus, the choice is often between the standard vertical acetate version and the horizontal version, since both carry their own numbering pattern and parallel ladder.

Veteran acetate auto patches and collecting choices

The acetate treatment is not limited to rookies. 2022-23 Upper Deck Premier Hockey also includes Acetate Veteran Auto Patch cards, numbered to no more than 49 copies each, with Gold versions limited to 10. That keeps the veteran side of the autograph patch checklist compact and gives it a clear low-print-run profile without stretching the set into too many different formats.

A practical way to collect this release is to pick one lane and stay consistent. Some collectors may prefer the full base-numbered set, especially if they like the veteran, legend, and rookie division. Others may focus only on acetate auto patch cards, or narrow further to a single player type such as rookies or veterans. Because the release mixes on-card autographs, memorabilia, and acetate stock, it rewards a targeted approach more than a broad grab-everything plan.