About Five Hole Cards

Five Hole Cards is a blog about hockey cards: what they're worth, how grading works, which sets and rookies matter, and how to buy and sell without getting burned. The goal is simple, honest answers backed by real sold prices. No hype, no "this card will fund your retirement" nonsense.

Meet Ryan Watson

I'm Ryan Watson, a hockey fan and card collector based in Vancouver, Canada. I've been in the hobby for over 10 years: ripping packs, hunting singles, and grading the keepers. I mostly chase rookies, but I also have a Phil Kessel personal collection that refuses to stop growing.

I started Five Hole Cards to answer the questions I kept Googling myself: are my 90s cards worth anything, is grading worth the fee, and which cards actually hold value. Everything I publish is based on real sold prices and my own experience in the hobby, not hype.

What You'll Find Here

• Hockey card values and price research
• Grading explainers: PSA, BGS, and when it makes sense
• Buying and selling guides for the modern hobby
• A news feed tracking releases, big pulls, and creator videos

Start with the guides, or jump straight to what your cards are worth.

Nothing here is financial advice. Cards are a hobby first: collect what you love.