Jordin Tootoo
Object Name: Player Hockey Stick
Player: Jordin Tootoo
Team: Nashville Predators
Season/Year of Issue: 2007–2008
Shot: Right
Manufacturer: Warrior
Model: AK27
Material: Carbon Fiber Composite
Country of Manufacture: Mexico
Dimensions: Total Height: 63 in (160 cm), Shaft Length: 53 in (134.6 cm), Blade Length: 12 in (30.5 cm), Blade Height: 3 in (7.6 cm)
Weight: 575 g (1.27 lb)
Color: Black and Gold
Signature: Yes — silver paint pen autograph on blade
Condition: Good; no visible game wear or stick tape residue on shaft or blade; likely unused or designated as backup.
Provenance
This Warrior AK27 carbon fiber stick was issued to Jordin Tootoo for use during the 2007–2008 NHL season with the Nashville Predators. It was later donated by D.L. Wicker in 2010. The stick shows no evidence of gameplay use, suggesting it served as a backup or unused equipment allocation.
As the first Inuk player to appear in the NHL, Tootoo’s equipment carries substantial cultural and historical significance. This stick reflects his tenure with the Predators during a period when he was establishing himself as a respected agitator and energizing presence on the roster.
Description and Significance
The Warrior AK27 model represents an early generation of the brand’s pro-level composite sticks, known for its durability and responsive flex profile. Tootoo’s stick remains in excellent physical condition with only minor handling marks and no evidence of ice or puck wear.
Although game-issued rather than game-used, this artifact embodies Tootoo’s contribution to the expansion-era Predators — a player known for his fierce competitive spirit, community engagement, and cultural legacy. Its pristine state also makes it a valuable reference example for preservation of early carbon-fiber designs in professional hockey.
Storage Information
Storage Area: Warehouse A – Predators Collection
Fixture (Rack / Cabinet): Racking Unit F2 (“Game-Issued and Backup Equipment”)
Shelf Level: Level 3 (Upper Shelf – 2000s Composite Series)
Slot / Position Number: Position 08 (Labeled “TOOTOO, J. – 2007–08 – Warrior AK27 – Predators”)
Container Type: Padded horizontal archival tray
Environmental Controls: 18°C ± 2°C; 45–55% relative humidity
Handling Notes: Handle with nitrile gloves; avoid contact with autograph; maintain horizontal position to prevent warp.
Cataloging Information
Catalogued By: J. Morrison, Collections Registrar
Date of Entry: October 22, 2025
Last Condition Check: October 29, 2025
Reviewed By: Lars Eller, Senior Curator
Review Date: October 30, 2025
Notes / Comments: Stick remains in excellent condition; no apparent use; signature stable under ambient light. Suitable for educational display within “Cultural Trailblazers in Hockey” exhibit series.
