Kimmo Timonen
Object Name: Player Hockey Stick
Player: Kimmo Timonen
Team: Nashville Predators
Season/Year of Use: 2005–2006
Shot: Left
Manufacturer: Warrior
Model: Dolomite
Material: Composite/Carbon Fiber
Country of Manufacture: Mexico
Dimensions: Total Height: 65 in (165.1 cm), Shaft Length: 55 in (139.7 cm), Blade Length: 12 in (30.5 cm), Blade Height: 3 in (7.6 cm)
Weight: 519 g (1.14 lb)
Color: Black, Orange, and Lime Green
Signature: Yes. Black marker on white blade tape.
Condition: Good; use apparent with moderate puck marks, edge abrasions, and slight shaft scuffing consistent with gameplay.
Provenance
Purchased directly through the Nashville Predators Equipment Sale in 2006. The stick was game-used by Kimmo Timonen during the 2005–2006 NHL season, when he served as one of the Predators’ most reliable defensemen and team leaders. Documentation and sales receipt accompany the artifact, confirming team-issued equipment authenticity. Signature was obtained by staff member and authenticated by respected third-party authentication service, Beckett Authentic. Relevant paperwork included in accession folder.
Description and Significance
This Warrior Dolomite carbon-fiber composite stick was used by Kimmo Timonen, a skilled two-way defenseman known for his leadership, precision passing, and strong playmaking abilities. During the 2005–2006 season, Timonen’s consistent performance earned him recognition as one of the league’s top defenders and helped solidify the Predators’ defensive depth.
The Dolomite line, manufactured by Warrior, was designed for optimized flex and durability — hallmarks of mid-2000s stick engineering. The stick’s coloration and autograph placements match verified examples of Timonen’s game-used equipment. Its combination of wear and legible signatures provides valuable context for studying both player use and material performance of early carbon-fiber hockey sticks.
Storage Information
Storage Area: Warehouse A – Player Equipment Vault
Fixture (Rack / Cabinet): Racking Unit P2 (“Defensemen – Composite Era”)
Shelf Level: Level 1 (Lower Shelf – Horizontal Stick Housing)
Slot / Position Number: Position 07 (Labeled “TIMONEN, K. – 2005–06 – Warrior Dolomite – Predators”)
Container Type: Custom padded archival tray with Tyvek wrapping and foam cradles
Environmental Controls: Maintained at 18°C ± 2°C and 45–55% relative humidity
Handling Notes: Handle with nitrile gloves; support full length of shaft; avoid flexing or direct contact with autographed areas.
Cataloging Information
Catalogued By: B. Geoffrion, Collections Assistant
Date of Entry: October 12, 2025
Last Condition Check: October 28, 2025
Reviewed By: K. Allen, Collections Registrar
Review Date: October 29, 2025
Notes / Comments: Stick remains structurally stable; minor paint scuffs and blade wear consistent with game use. Autographs legible and intact. Verified through team sale records and comparison to photographic reference. Scheduled for next routine review in 2027.
