Object Name: Player Hockey Stick
Player: Craig Smith
Team: Nashville Predators / University of Wisconsin Badgers
Season/Year of Use: 2010–2011
Shot: Right
Manufacturer: Bauer
Model: Total One
Material: Carbon Fiber Composite
Country of Manufacture: China
Dimensions: Total Height: 66 in (167.6 cm), Shaft Length: 60 in (152.4 cm), Blade Length: 12 in (30.5 cm), Blade Height: 3 in (7.6 cm)
Weight: 545 g (1.2 lb)
Color: Black, Gold, Silver, and Red
Condition: Good; game use apparent with moderate wear along blade edges and shaft markings.

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Provenance

This Bauer Total One stick was used by Craig Smith during the 2010–2011 season, bridging his transition from the University of Wisconsin Badgers (NCAA) to his early professional tenure with the Nashville Predators organization. Donated by D.L. Wicker in 2014, the stick exhibits visible evidence of gameplay use including puck scuffing and wear on the blade heel.

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The shaft notably features the University of Wisconsin logo, a detail linking this artifact directly to Smith’s collegiate career. As a standout at Wisconsin and an immediate impact player upon joining Nashville, this stick captures a pivotal moment in his ascent from NCAA competition to the NHL.

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Description and Significance

The Bauer Total One was a flagship elite-level stick featuring Bauer’s Monocomp one-piece design and advanced carbon layering for increased energy transfer. The model became popular among NCAA and NHL players for its durability and lightweight feel.

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Smith’s stick, with its distinctive gold color accents and team-specific branding, represents both his collegiate legacy and his integration into the Predators’ lineup. The presence of the Wisconsin logo on the shaft makes this particular stick a rare hybrid artifact — symbolizing a player’s developmental and professional overlap.

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Storage Information

Storage Area: Warehouse A – NCAA/NHL Transitional Collection
Fixture (Rack / Cabinet): Racking Unit F7 (“Wisconsin / Predators Alumni”)
Shelf Level: Level 2 (Middle Shelf – Composite Era)
Slot / Position Number: Position 02 (Labeled “SMITH, C. – 2010–11 – Bauer Total One – UW/Nashville”)
Container Type: Archival horizontal foam cradle tray
Environmental Controls: 18°C ± 2°C; 45–55% relative humidity
Handling Notes: Handle with nitrile gloves; avoid contact with printed logo area; store horizontally to maintain shaft integrity.

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Cataloging Information

Catalogued By: Grant Fuhr, Collections Assistant
Date of Entry: October 23, 2025
Last Condition Check: October 30, 2025
Reviewed By: L. Andrews, Collections Registrar
Review Date: October 31, 2025
Notes / Comments: Stick retains excellent form and visible wear marks consistent with game use. University of Wisconsin logo confirmed on shaft—photographically documented. Recommended for dual-theme exhibition (“From College to the Show”).