Abstract: Electrochemical cells, and particularly a current collector assembly for a cell that forms an electrically conductive path between a cell electrode and a terminal of the cell, are described, along with a method for manufacturing the same. The current collector includes a non-conductive core and a conductive outer surface layer disposed on the core and shaped as en elongated rod. A seal hub gasket for sealing the open end of a cell container and for venting gasses when exposed to excessive pressure is also described. The current collector includes a first diameter portion and a reduced second diameter portion, wherein the first diameter portion engages the seal in a non-vented state and during high pressure venting the seal moves relative to the current collector toward the second reduced diameter portion to allow venting of high pressure gases.