Pekka Rinne
Object Name: Goalie Hockey Stick
Player: Pekka Rinne
Team: Nashville Predators
Season/Year of Use: 2008–2009 (Rookie Season)
Shot: Left
Manufacturer: Warrior
Model: Swagger
Material: Carbon Fiber
Country of Manufacture: Finland
Dimensions: Total Height: 64 in (162.6 cm), Shaft Length: 54 in (137.2 cm), Blade Length:
12 in (30.5 cm), Blade Height: 3.5 in (8.9 cm)
Weight: 620 grams
Color: Black, Gray, Yellow, and White
Signature: Yes — Silver paint pen on blade; white ink on shaft
Condition: Use apparent; excellent overall with visible puck marks, heel scuffing, and light
edge wear consistent with game use.
Provenance
Purchased directly from the Nashville Predators Equipment Sale in 2008. Documentation
and sale receipt retained in the accession file, as is autograph authentication letter. The
stick was used by Pekka Rinne during his rookie NHL season (2008–2009), prior to his
transition to CCM brand sticks later in his career.
Authenticity is supported by sale records, photographic verification, and tape and wear
patterns consistent with Rinne’s known game-used equipment from that season.
Description and Significance
This Warrior Swagger goalie stick represents an early chapter in Pekka Rinne’s professional
career — his rookie season with the Nashville Predators, during which he began establishing himself as one of the league’s premier goaltenders. The stick is constructed from carbon fiber composite, a hallmark of Warrior’s early goalie equipment line, combining durability with precise weight balance.
Distinctive wear patterns and scuffing across the paddle and blade are consistent with
professional-level use, particularly from left-handed goaltenders of Rinne’s stance. The
artifact serves as a tangible link to Rinne’s formative years in the NHL and his evolution into
a Vezina Trophy winner. Its importance is further elevated as it predates his long-term
switch to CCM equipment, marking a distinct phase in his gear history.
Storage Information
Storage Area: Warehouse B – Goaltending Equipment Wing
Fixture (Rack / Cabinet): Racking Unit G2 (“Goalie Sticks – Composite Era”)
Shelf Level: Level 2 (Mid-Shelf – Horizontal Stick Housing)
Slot / Position Number: Position 05 (Labeled “RINNE, P. – 2008–09 – Warrior Swagger –
Rookie”)
Container Type: Custom padded horizontal archival tray with Tyvek wrap and fitted foam
supports
Environmental Controls: Maintained at 18°C ± 2°C and 45–55% relative humidity
Handling Notes: Handle with nitrile gloves; support paddle and shaft evenly; avoid
pressure on autographed areas or label markings.
Cataloging Information
Catalogued By: Blake Geoffrion, Collections Technician
Date of Entry: October 10, 2025
Last Condition Check: October 28, 2025
Reviewed By: Grant Fuhr, Collections Registrar
Review Date: October 29, 2025
Notes / Comments: Stick remains structurally stable with moderate puck and tape wear
typical of professional game use. Autograph and branding remain fully legible. Artifact
provenance verified through Nashville Predators equipment sale documentation.
Autograph authenticated by James Spence Authentication. Scheduled for next routine
review in 2027.
