Description
2005‑06 Upper Deck Young Guns Series 1 #231 Timo Helbling Rookie Tampa Bay Lightning Card
The 2005‑06 Upper Deck Young Guns Timo Helbling #231 is an early‑era YG rookie card printed during one of the most iconic periods in modern Upper Deck production. This release features the classic mid‑2000s Young Guns layout with clean borders, action photography, and the recognizable YG rookie banner that defines the flagship NHL rookie line.
Helbling is shown in full Tampa Bay Lightning gear within the Series 1 Young Guns design, capturing his rookie‑season appearance and offering collectors a piece of mid‑2000s NHL history. This card fits naturally into Young Guns master sets, rookie‑focused collections, and early‑era NHL PC builds.
This card aligns with long‑tail collector searches involving Young Guns rookies, mid‑2000s NHL rookie cards, Timo Helbling singles, early Upper Deck YG releases, and 2005‑06 NHL sets. Official NHL/NHLPA licensing ensures proper branding and authenticity throughout the card’s design.
ATTRIBUTES
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Year | 2005‑06 |
| Brand | Upper Deck |
| Set | Series 1 |
| Subset | Young Guns |
| Card Number | 231 |
| Player | Timo Helbling |
| Team | Tampa Bay Lightning |
| League | NHL |
| Serial Number | Not Numbered |
| Card Type | Rookie Card |
| Finish | Gloss |
| Orientation | Vertical |
| Category | Hockey Singles |
| Condition | Near Mint / Mint |
| Licensed | Official NHL/NHLPA |
FAQ
Is this an official Young Guns rookie card
Yes — this is Helbling’s official Young Guns rookie, aligning with flagship UD rookie format, mid‑2000s YG releases, Lightning rookie‑era collectibles, and Series 1 checklist entries.
Is this part of the 2005‑06 Series 1 Young Guns lineup
Yes — #231 belongs to the Series 1 Young Guns subset, associated with early‑era YG rookies, mid‑2000s NHL sets, and flagship UD rookie cards.
Is this card suitable for grading or display
Yes — the standard size and gloss finish make it ideal for PSA submission, top‑loader storage, binder‑ready rookie layout, display‑friendly Young Guns format, and rookie‑era presentation setups.
Is this card numbered or part of a parallel
No — this is the standard Young Guns rookie, aligning with non‑numbered YG rookies, base UD rookie singles, and mid‑2000s flagship formats.
Does this card fit rookie‑focused collections
Yes — Young Guns rookies are widely collected, matching NHL rookie sets, early‑era YG singles, and Timo Helbling PC cards.
