The-AHLTop Prospects on the 2014-15 Upper Deck AHL Checklist – Scheduled for a tentative release date of March 11th, 2015, 2014-15 AHL by Upper Deck is sure to be a big hit with both hockey fans and collector’s a like. Returning for its second year, the AHL checklist contains a whose who of top NHL prospects from around the American Hockey League. Here is a look at some of the key names collectors should be looking for when ripping packs.

1. Alex Khokhlachev, C, Providence Bruins (Boston Bruins) – Khokhlachev (KOH-klah-chev) was drafted with the 40th overall pick in the 2011 NHL Entry Draft. He has been a team leader at Providence in points and assists. His card is a short print and is number 106 on the 2014-15 AHL checklist.

2. Teemu Pulkkinen, LW, Grand Rapids Griffins (Detroit Red Wings) – Pulkkinen (PUHL-kih-nuhn) was drafted by the Redwings in 2010 with the 111th overall pick (4th round). Starting his professional career at just 17, the organization has groomed him slowly. He’s played in a handful of NHL games and scored his first goal for the Red Wings on January 29th, 2015. His card is a short print and is number 113 on the 2014-15 AHL checklist.

3. Ty Rattie, RW, Chicago Wolves (St. Louis Blues) – Rattie is a gifted scorer. He was drafted with the 32nd overall pick in the 2011 NHL Draft. He is among the AHL’s top scoring leaders. During the 2013-14, Rattie scored 31 goals and 17 assists in 72 games. His card is a short print and is number 102 on the 2014-15 AHL checklist.

4. Teuvo Teravainen, C, Rockford IceHogs (Chicago Blackhawks) – An accomplished skater on the international stage, the Blackhawks selected Teravainen with the 18th overall pick in the 2013 NHL Entry Draft. He helped lead Finland to the World Juniors Championship in 2014. His card is a short print and is number 143 on the 2014-15 AHL checklist.

This group of players is just a small sampling of some of the top-notch talent collectors will find in 2014-15 AHL Hockey. The product delivers (5) Autograph Cards in Every Box! For complete details, visit the product page.

Our friends at Cardboard Connection Radio, Russ Cohen and David Wright had the opportunity to talk with several players who attended the NHL Rookie Showcase this past August. Several of these players are on the 2014-15 AHL checklist. Get to know them better by watching the above video clip and listening to the following brief interviews with Nick Cousins (Philadelphia Flyers) and Gregg McKegg (Toronto Maple Leafs).

Nick Cousins live at the 2014 NHL Rookie Showcase.

Gregg McKegg live at the 2014 NHL Rookie Showcase.

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