Stan Mikita

NHL Hall of Fame Center · Hockey - NHL

Chicago Blackhawks

Late career / Retirement - circa 1990s-2010s

Official NHL Hockey Puck

Excellent - The signature is crisp with no noticeable fading; the puck shows minimal wear.

Common - Mikita was a prolific signer and fan favorite throughout his retirement.

Overall Assessment

A quintessential piece for any Chicago Blackhawks collector featuring an authentic signature from one of the greatest players in NHL history.

Highly likely authentic (95% confidence)

Stylized script with a loop for the 'S' and peak-like formations for the 'M' and 'k'. Compact legibility.

Fluid motion, high pen pressure, consistent slant, and a recognizable single-stroke flow typical of Mikita's later years.

White paint pen on a vulcanized rubber hockey puck surfaces

Chicago Blackhawks official game puck featuring the 'Indian Head' logo and NHL branding.

$60.00 - $100.00 USD

Matches standard retirement-era exemplars perfectly in letter height and stroke direction.

Look for the distinctive 'S' loop that often intersects the first name and the sharp sawtooth pattern in the last name.

JSA (James Spence Authentication) or PSA/DNA

No significant red flags observed; the flow and medium are consistent with Mikita's public appearances.

Likely obtained during a Chicago-area signing event or through the Blackhawks organization.

Mikita is a 2-time Hart Trophy winner and led the Blackhawks to a 1961 Stanley Cup victory.

Stable - Prices for Mikita signatures have remained steady since his passing in 2018.

Low to Moderate - Good for personal collections and Chicago sports fans, but supply is high.

Bobby Hull, Tony Esposito, Jonathan Toews

Keep in a UV-protected puck cube to prevent rubber off-gassing from affecting the white ink.

Mikita was the first player to have his jersey retired by the Blackhawks and is credited with popularizing the curved hockey stick blade.

Identified on 5/28/2026