Object Name: Player Hockey Stick
Player: Dustin Byfuglien
Team: Winnipeg Jets
Season/Year of Use: 2018–2019
Shot: Right
Manufacturer: True
Model: A6.0
Material: Carbon Fiber
Country of Manufacture: United States
Dimensions: Total Length: 70 in (177.8 cm), Shaft Length: 59 in (149.9 cm), Blade Length: 12 in (30.5 cm), Blade Height: 3 in (7.6 cm)
Weight: 525 g (1.16 lb)
Color: Blue, Black, and Silver
Signature: Yes — Silver paint pen on elbow
Condition: Use apparent, good; moderate shaft and blade wear consistent with professional lp;’

gameplay.

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Provenance

Purchased in 2020 from a verified seller via eBay, with full transaction documentation retained in the acquisition file. The stick was used by Dustin Byfuglien during the 2018–2019 NHL season while playing for the Winnipeg Jets, where he served as an alternate captain and key defensive presence. The stick’s authenticity is supported by photographic comparison with game imagery and the player’s known equipment specifications. The signature has been reviews and verified as authentic by respected authenticator, Beckett Authenticated.

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This artifact was accessioned into the Blades of Glory: The Hockey Stick Archive as part of its Modern NHL Composite Stick Collection, reflecting the technological evolution of stick design and Byfuglien’s significance as one of the league’s most dominant two-way defensemen.

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Description and Significance

The True A6.0 model represents a high-performance, carbon-fiber composite stick optimized for strength, control, and energy transfer—ideal for Byfuglien’s physical, aggressive play style and powerful shot. The stick shows clear signs of professional use, including friction wear along the shaft and visible puck contact scuffs along the blade surface. This artifact captures the essence of the late 2010s composite era.

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Storage Information

Storage Area: Warehouse A – Player Equipment Vault
Fixture (Rack / Cabinet): Racking Unit P5 (“Composite Era – Defensive Players”)
Shelf Level: Level 2 (Mid-Shelf – Horizontal Stick Storage)
Slot / Position Number: Position 09 (Labeled “BYFUGLIEN, D. – 2018–19 – Winnipeg Jets – True A6.0”)
Container Type: Custom padded horizontal archival tray with Tyvek wrapping and fitted foam supports
Environmental Controls: Maintained at 18°C ± 2°C and 45–55% relative humidity
Handling Notes: Handle with nitrile gloves; avoid flexing the shaft; support full stick length during removal and re-shelving.

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Cataloging Information

Catalogued By:  Blake Geoffrion, Collections Registrar
Date of Entry: October 3, 2025
Last Condition Check: October 23, 2025
Reviewed By: Jerred Smithson, Collections Technician
Review Date: October 25, 2025
Notes / Comments: Stick remains structurally intact with minor surface abrasions and moderate wear consistent with documented game use. Autograph remains stable. Documentation from purchase and photographic comparison retained in provenance file. Scheduled for next review in 2027 collection audit.