



This black hockey stick has been painted over so the manufacturer cannot be seen. The stick is fully taped on the butt and blade. Pavel has autographed the side. Pavel used this stick in the 2002 Western Conference Finals against the Avalanche. The stick is uncracked and in beautiful condition. It will be accompanied by a Red Wings team letter.

This black hockey stick was game used by Pavel Datsyuk during his rookie season of 2001-02, a Stanley Cup winning season for the Wings. The stick has been painted completely black so the manufacturer cannot be seen. The Detroit Red Wings selected Datsyuk in the 6th round of the 1998 NHL Entry Draft. Datsyuk joined the Red Wings in 2001-02 and began what is now an 12-year NHL journey in Detroit. Pavel made 3 trips to the Stanley Cup Finals in his first 7 years of service in the Motor City walking away with 2 titles. He is a 4-time recipient of the Lady Byng Memorial Trophy that is awarded to the player who has exhibited the best sportsmanship and gentlemanly conduct combined with a high standard of play. Pavel has also won the Frank J Selke Trophy as the NHL’s best defensive forward 3-times along with a Bud Light Plus/Minus Award. His overall game continues to improve year after year, making him one of the leagues true standouts. The stat sheets further this claim as Pavel has averaged about a point per game throughout his 800+ game NHL career.