Object Name: Player Hockey Stick
Player: Nick Spaling
Team: Nashville Predators
Season/Year of Use: 2010–2011
Shot: Left
Manufacturer: Warrior
Model: Dolomite Spyne
Material: Composite (Fiberglass/Carbon Fiber)
Country of Manufacture: Mexico
Dimensions: Total Height: 67 in (170.2 cm), Shaft Length: 57 in (144.8 cm), Blade Length: 12 in (30.5 cm), Blade Height: 3 in (7.6 cm)
Weight: 550 g (1.21 lb)
Color: Silver, Black, Blue
Signature: White ink on black tape on blade
Condition: Good; moderate wear visible on blade edge and lower shaft; consistent with regular game use.
Provenance
This Warrior Dolomite Spyne composite stick was used by Nick Spaling during the 2010–2011 NHL season with the Nashville Predators. It was purchased directly from the Nashville Predators Equipment Sale in 2010, a verified source for game-used gear retired from team inventory. Autograph was acquired by BOG staff member and later authenticated through reputable service, James Spence Authentication. Relevant paperwork retained in accession file.
Spaling, a versatile two-way forward, contributed significantly during Nashville’s 2010–11 playoff campaign — notably scoring key postseason goals. This stick represents his first full season as an NHL regular and exemplifies the Dolomite Spyne model’s popularity among forwards for its balanced flex and reinforced taper zone.
Description and Significance
The Warrior Dolomite Spyne was engineered for elite-level responsiveness, integrating a mid-kick point and carbon-reinforced “Spyne” backbone to enhance shot accuracy and power. Spaling’s stick shows tape residue and puck marks consistent with active in-game use, with no post-season refurbishing, maintaining its authentic worn surface.
As part of the Predators’ 2010–2011 lineup, this stick marks a key era in team development — bridging between the early Predators’ identity and the emergence of their modern competitive core. The stick’s silver and blue tribal aesthetic aligns with the team’s secondary palette from that period.
Storage Information
Storage Area: Warehouse A – Predators Active Era Collection
Fixture (Rack / Cabinet): Racking Unit F5 (“Forwards – 2010s Composite Series”)
Shelf Level: Level 2 (Mid Shelf – Warrior Composites)
Slot / Position Number: Position 07 (Labeled “SPALING, N. – 2010–11 – Warrior Dolomite Spyne – Predators”)
Container Type: Archival cradle tray, Tyvek cover wrap
Environmental Controls: 18°C ± 2°C; 45–55% relative humidity
Handling Notes: Handle with nitrile gloves; avoid contact with signature areas; support shaft when moving to prevent flex stress.
Cataloging Information
Catalogued By: J. Morrison, Collections Registrar
Date of Entry: October 24, 2025
Last Condition Check: October 30, 2025
Reviewed By: L. Andrews, Senior Curator
Review Date: October 31, 2025
Notes / Comments: Stick shows moderate wear, including adhesive residue on blade heel. Signatures remain stable under archival lighting. Recommended for inclusion in “Emerging Core: Nashville Predators 2010–2012” exhibit series.
Nick
Spaling
