Ryan Suter
Object Name: Player Hockey Stick
Player: Ryan Suter
Team: Minnesota Wild
Season/Year of Use: 2013–2014
Shot: Left
Manufacturer: Easton
Model: S19
Material: Composite (Fiberglass / Carbon Fiber)
Country of Manufacture: Canada
Dimensions: Total Height: 64 in (162.6 cm), Shaft Length: 58 in (147.3 cm), Blade Length:
12 in (30.5 cm), Blade Height: 3 in (7.6 cm)
Weight: 516 g (1.14 lb)
Color: Black, White, and Silver
Signature: Black ink on white tape on blade
Condition: Good; use apparent with moderate puck marks, surface wear, and minor blade
heel scuffing typical of in-game use.
Provenance
Donated in 2014 by D.L. Wicker, a private collector specializing in game-used NHL
memorabilia. This Easton S19 composite stick was used by Ryan Suter during the 2013–
2014 NHL season with the Minnesota Wild, following his departure from the Nashville
Predators. Documentation accompanying the donation includes verification photographs
and player-use confirmation from the donor’s acquisition correspondence.
Description and Significance
This Easton S19 stick exemplifies the advanced hybrid composite technology of the early
2010s, integrating carbon fiber and fiberglass layering for enhanced flex response and
durability. Used by Ryan Suter, one of the NHL’s most durable and minute-eating
defensemen, the stick reflects his smooth, efficient playing style and precision passing
ability.
Suter’s use of Easton S19 models during his early years with the Minnesota Wild represents
a continuation of his established equipment preferences from Nashville, marking a period
of career consistency and leadership that would later define his tenure with the Wild. The
visible wear patterns and autographs enhance its research and display value as part of the
Archive’s “Defensive Legacy” collection.
Storage Information
Storage Area: Warehouse A – Player Equipment Vault
Fixture (Rack / Cabinet): Racking Unit D2 (“Defensemen – Composite Era”)
Shelf Level: Level 2 (Mid-Shelf – Horizontal Stick Housing)
Slot / Position Number: Position 11 (Labeled “SUTER, R. – 2013–14 – Easton S19 – Wild”)
Container Type: Custom padded archival tray with Tyvek wrap and fitted foam support
Environmental Controls: 18°C ± 2°C; 45–55% relative humidity
Handling Notes: Handle with nitrile gloves; avoid contact with autographed areas and carbon fiber junctions; support full shaft length when moving.
Cataloging Information
Catalogued By: Tomas Vokoun, Collections Assistant
Date of Entry: October 16, 2025
Last Condition Check: October 28, 2025
Reviewed By: L. Andrews, Collections Registrar
Review Date: October 30, 2025
Notes / Comments: Stick in stable condition; minor heel and shaft abrasions consistent
with use. Autographs remain intact. Provenance and authenticity verified. Scheduled for
next review in 2027.
