Object Name: Player Hockey Stick
Player: David Legwand
Team: Nashville Predators
Season/Year of Use: 2006–2007
Shot: Left
Manufacturer: TPS Hockey
Model: C12 Adrenalize
Material: Composite/Carbon Fiber
Country of Manufacture: Canada
Dimensions: Total Height: 65 in (165.1 cm), Shaft Length: 58 in (147.3 cm), Blade Length: 12 in (30.5 cm), Blade Height: 3 in (7.6 cm)
Weight: 515 g (1.14 lb)
Color: Black with blue and gold lettering and accents (typical TPS branding)
Signature: Silver paint pen on black tape on blade
Condition: Good; use apparent with extreme wear including surface abrasions, puck marks, and light delamination along blade edge.

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Provenance

Purchased through the Nashville Predators Equipment Sale in 2007. This TPS C12 Adrenalize model was game-used by David Legwand during the 2006–2007 NHL season, a year in which he led the Predators in offensive production and playoff scoring. The stick was authenticated through sale records and direct comparison with known game photographs, confirming model and tape pattern consistency.

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Description and Significance

This TPS Hockey C12 Adrenalize composite stick exemplifies the mid-2000s shift toward lightweight carbon-fiber technology. Used by David Legwand, the first-ever draft pick of the Nashville Predators franchise, this stick symbolizes both the club’s early history and its transition toward sustained competitiveness.

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Visible puck impacts, shaft wear, and heel abrasions show heavy in-game use, while the dual autographs enhance its value as both a collectible and an interpretive piece reflecting the equipment evolution of high-performance NHL forwards.

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Storage Information

Storage Area: Warehouse A – Player Equipment Vault
Fixture (Rack / Cabinet): Racking Unit P4 (“Forwards – Carbon Fiber Era”)
Shelf Level: Level 2 (Mid-Shelf – Horizontal Stick Housing)
Slot / Position Number: Position 10 (Labeled “LEGWAND, D. – 2006–07 – TPS C12 Adrenalize – Predators”)
Container Type: Custom padded archival tray with Tyvek wrap and foam supports
Environmental Controls: Maintained at 18°C ± 2°C and 45–55% relative humidity
Handling Notes: Handle with nitrile gloves; avoid contact with painted and autographed surfaces; support full shaft during handling.

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Cataloging Information

Catalogued By: T. Hensley, Collections Technician
Date of Entry: October 14, 2025
Last Condition Check: October 28, 2025
Reviewed By: L. Andrews, Collections Registrar
Review Date: October 30, 2025
Notes / Comments: Stick remains stable despite evident wear. Autographs remain fully legible. Provenance verified through Nashville Predators documentation. Recommended for inclusion in future “Predators Franchise Origins” exhibition rotation.