1993-94 Upper Deck Aaron Ellis #554 USA World Junior Championships (EX-MT 6)

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1993-94 Upper Deck Aaron Ellis #554 USA World Junior Championships (EX-MT 6) Add a rare piece of international hockey heritage to your collection with this 1993-94 Upper Deck Aaron Ellis #554 card. Released as part of Upper Deck's iconic mid-90s series, this card celebrates Ellis during his spectacular tenure representing Team USA at the prestigious World Junior Championships. Upper Deck's photography during this era was revolutionary, and this card perfectly encapsulates that clean, premium aesthetic that hockey collectors continue to adore decades later. It is a fantastic nostalgia piece for fans of international tournaments and developmental hockey history. Aaron Ellis was a highly touted prospect who was selected in the 11th round of the 1992 NHL Entry Draft by the Quebec Nordiques. Following a stellar high school career, Ellis put together an impressive 1992-93 season backstopping Bowling Green University, recording a solid 3.81 GAA across heavy minutes. This card chronicles his development during his time with the Detroit Jr. Red Wings of the OHL, documenting the rare paths taken by young American goaltenders during the early 1990s. Our professional Condition Report notes that this card shows typical characteristics of carefully handled vintage stock. The front surface boasts excellent color preservation with the signature Upper Deck gloss fully intact. Looking closely at the physical attributes, the corners show micro-wear, keeping them relatively sharp but preventing a gem-grade designation. The top and bottom edges show very mild white fuzzing upon close inspection, standard for this specific card stock. Centering on the front is well-balanced, sitting at roughly 50/50 left-to-right, while the back text and graphics are clean and fully legible. No major creases, deep wrinkles, or surface marks were detected during our analysis. Grade Estimate: EX-MT 6