Object Name: Player Hockey Stick

Player: Ryan Jones

Team: Edmonton Oilers

Season/Year of Use: 2010–2011

Shot: Left

Manufacturer: Nike/Bauer

Model: Vapor

Material: Carbon Fiber Composite

Country of Manufacture: China

Dimensions: Total Height: 66 in (167.6 cm), Shaft Length: 60 in (152.4 cm), Blade Length:

12 in (30.5 cm), Blade Height: 3 in (7.6 cm)

Weight: 519 g (1.14 lb)

Color: Silver, Red, White, and Black

Signature: Silver paint pen inscription on black tape on blade

Condition: Poor; use apparent with a visible crack at the elbow, likely from impact during

gameplay. Displays well.

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Provenance

This Nike/Bauer Vapor carbon fiber stick was used by Ryan Jones during the 2010–2011

NHL season with the Edmonton Oilers and was later donated by D.L. Wicker in 2015. The

stick exhibits typical wear and stress marks consistent with regular gameplay. Its cracked

elbow suggests it was retired due to structural damage during in-game use.

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Jones, a hardworking forward known for his net-front presence and physical play, recorded

18 goals during the 2010–2011 season—his best offensive output in the NHL—making this

artifact representative of his peak playing period.

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Description and Significance

The Vapor line by Nike/Bauer was a cornerstone in the company’s composite stick

evolution, emphasizing lightweight construction, mid-flex profiles, and rapid puck release.

Jones’s stick bears clear game-use traits—blade abrasion from boards and ice contact,shaft scuffing, and a structural crack near the elbow, a common break point in pro-level gameplay.

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The silver and red Vapor finish reflects Bauer’s early-2010s aesthetic, combining high-

performance materials with visible branding adopted by a majority of NHL forwards during

this era. The autograph and damage pattern both reinforce the authenticity of the stick’s

professional use.

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Storage Information

Storage Area: Warehouse A – Player Equipment Vault

Fixture (Rack / Cabinet): Racking Unit F5 (“Forwards – Composite Era”)

Shelf Level: Level 1 (Lower Shelf – Edmonton Oilers Collection)

Slot / Position Number: Position 06 (Labeled “JONES, R. – 2010–11 – Nike/Bauer Vapor – Oilers”)

Container Type: Archival cradle tray with foam stabilization for cracked area

Environmental Controls: 18°C ± 2°C; 45–55% relative humidity

Handling Notes: Handle with nitrile gloves; support below crack point; avoid torsion or

pressure on elbow region.

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Cataloging Information

Catalogued By: Grant Fuhr, Collections Assistant

Date of Entry: October 21, 2025

Last Condition Check: October 29, 2025

Reviewed By: L. Andrews, Collections Registrar

Review Date: October 30, 2025

Notes / Comments: Stick structurally compromised at elbow; stored with stabilization cradle. Significant visual authenticity through crack pattern and wear marks.

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Recommended for restricted handling and future minor conservation assessment.