Autographed Photos
The simplest and most commonly collected autographed hockey memorabilia comes in the form of an old standby: the autographed photo.
Signed photos are easy to store or display. They’re colorful. They’re usually among the cheapest of any autographed memorabilia and they capture a specific moment in time.
When buying photos that are autographed, be sure to look not only at the authenticity but also the autograph itself. Examine it carefully for smudges, which are common on glossy surfaces and even the slightest smudge can really impact the value of the photo.
Consider buying larger photos. They may require more effort but in the long run, they’re better display pieces if you have space.
Autographed Jerseys
Signed jerseys, referred to as “sweaters” in years past, are immensely popular with collectors 
who like to display their autographs on the wall. Special jersey frames can really show off a collection and keep them safe from becoming soiled, stained, or ripped.
Obviously, it’s easier for a player to sign a photo or other flat items than a piece of fabric. Because of that, player signatures usually aren’t quite s nice on a jersey. However, an autographed jersey from a Hall of Famer or popular star that’s also game-used is about as good as it gets for hockey memorabilia and even non-game used sweaters still attract a lot of attention.
Autographed Sticks
Acquiring a game-used hockey stick with the player or team autographs offers a pretty awesome display piece. The stick is to hockey what a signed bat is to baseball. Sticks are easily smudged, however, so once again it’s wise to make sure your autographs are clear and as legible as they can be. Obviously, game-used sticks are not plentiful but replica sticks are still a nice collectible.
Signed Pucks
Pucks offer a lot of room beyond just one or two signatures but their compact size and availability of display cases make them very popular. Signed pucks that have been used in a game are obviously the most desirable but standard issue pucks signed in a nice silver or gold Sharpie can really stand out.
Autographed Hockey Cards
Collecting autographed hockey trading cards have been a popular pastime for decades. Some
collectors will mail cards to players along with a self-addressed, stamped envelope (SASE) and the response is generally pretty good. Others will get autographs at team hotels or wherever players are doing personal appearances. You can find a lot of signed and unsigned cards on eBay.
Current hockey card products often contain at least one (sometimes several) signed cards, offering another way to snare player autographs.
Other Items
Of course, there’s really no “right” or “wrong” way to collect autographs. If you prefer your signatures on different types of items, that’s your choice. Most collectors, however, prefer to have more traditional pieces that can easily be displayed.