Review: Playoff Contenders Hockey 2011-2012

First and foremost, we would like to thank Panini America for sending over this box for us to review. This is the first 2011-2012 hockey break for us this year. We usually break some hockey looking for the top rookies. We didn't hit any in this box...but the quality of the cards is what makes this a must have brand! And as always...look for some giveaways from this product!

Box: I like the design of the box. White, top rookies and a boldness to the wording that stands out.

Wrapper: Its shiny and bold..very nice!

Base Cards: Good photography. No border so it shows a good portion of the card. The team logo stands out. And all of the other needed details are not too bold, but are perfectly placed off to the left. Just like in the football design..I must say Contenders does a great job with its base cards.

Inserts: Shiny, numbered parallels. Great looking!

Autographs: They are all on card. They look great. My only complaint would be how long the white box is, but Panini definitely upgraded this years Contenders from last. The white box in general doesn't bother me for the auto, but they could have shorted the space a little. We were only supposed to hit 3 autos per box but we beat the odds and got 4. In this product is also auto/patch cards that look spectacular.

Memorablia: N/A

Overall: Great looking product. On Card rookie autos. Nice base set and inserts look great. This is probably the best hockey release of the year and will give Sp Authentic a run for their money.

Ratings:  Bloggers Note: Our ratings are based specifically on the blaster, box or packs we opened and do not express what the overall product could bring.
                Packaging: 4
                Base Design: 5
                Insert Design: 4
                Memorablila/Autographs: 4
                Blaster, Hobby Box, or Pack Value: 4