Exclusive autograph and image contracts make thier way to hockey products.

Upper Deck Inks Reigning NHL MVP Alexander Ovechkin to an Exclusive DealBaseball products have seen their fair share of exclusive autograph and image usage contracts. in 2008 a company signed nearly the entire first round of the June draft to an exclusive contract that not only included autographs, but the likeness of the player as well.Today UD announced that they are perusing this format in hockey as well. Now, the question is do they plan on stopping at Ovechkin? Do they plan to ink other exclusives so that they can have a stronger checklist than their competitors?" Upper Deck, the exclusive provider of NHL licensed hockey cards, is pleased to announce an exclusive autograph deal with Alexander Ovechkin of the Washington Capitals at the onset of the 2009-10 season. Ovechkin, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2004 NHL Draft, was named the NHL Rookie of the Year for the 2005-06 season, and has earned back-to-back league MVP trophies for the past two seasons.Besides signing autograph cards exclusively for new Upper Deck products, Ovechkin will be featured on 2009-10 Upper Deck Hockey card packaging. Collectors can look forward to seeing new Alexander Ovechkin content in all Upper Deck releases at the onset of the 2009-10 season.?Alexander has distinguished himself as a proven superstar in the NHL in just a few short years,? said Bernd Becker, Chief Operating Officer for Upper Deck. ?The sky is the limit with a player of his caliber in terms of what his legacy will be and hockey fans realize that. To be able to deliver exclusive content of this international icon is a coup for Upper Deck and something our collectors can get excited about.?