Dec 22, 2012 the biggest thing for me was making sure that i got my grade 12 diploma nhl detroit red wings and inuit descent jordin tootoo shared his personal story of empowerment to aboriginal high school. My life on ice, cowritten with sportsnet columnist stephen brunt, jordin tootoo reflects on the last night he saw his older brother. In august 2002, terence died by suicide at the age of 22, in the wake of an arrest for drunk driving. Get 2020 nhl season stats, career statistics, game logs and injury updates on the chicago blackhawks right wing.
The books title is a reference to a note he left jordin, his best friend, imploring him to go all the way. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. I took the time to read it before i gave it to him, and it really gave me an appreciation of what is must have been like to grow up in nunavut and then move down south to join the nhl. In 2011 jordin established the team tootoo fund in order to give back.
Jordin tootoo talks to hockey fans about the stick he uses ahead of a game during. Jordin john kudluk tootoo msm is a canadian former professional hockey player, who played. Terence had a successful junior career with the ocn blizzard, and was named the express rookie of the year. Jordin tootoos latest stop on a long, hard journey. It wasnt until 2003 that jordin kudluk thunder tootoo became the first inuk to play in an nhl game. In 20 stephen brunt mentioned on radio that he was working on a book with tootoo. Jordin tootoo stats, news, video, bio, highlights on tsn. Oct 04, 2017 the blackhawks placed tootoo upper body on longterm injured reserve tuesday, tracey myers of nbc sports chicago reports tootoo could return to the big club later this season, but even if hes. The captain, a fan favourite, a star in international competition, tootoo was always a leader.
Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Provide the class with a short history on jordin tootoo. Jordin tootoo is the first player of inuk descent to suit up in the nhl. You can read more here and read much more if you pick up tootoo s book this week. Oct 15, 2015 it seemed as though nothing could stop jordin tootoo on the ice. Nhl hockey player jordin tootoo opens up to peter mansbridge about his difficulties growing up in the north. The list also includes assigning several players to the minor leagues, but both alex debrincat and gustav forsling are expected to be back with the club. Whenever i am faced with a big challenge from now on, i will think of how jordin persevered through all of his. Oct 24, 2014 in this exclusive excerpt from his new memoir, all the way. Jordin tootoo details journey to nhl and battles with alcohol. Follow jordin tootoo s instagram account to see all 1,084 of their photos and videos.
He looked back down at his book as tootoo left and the steel door closed. Oct 21, 2014 you remember jordin tootoo from his short stint as a gritty detroit red wings forward from 201214. He hails from rankin inlet, a small community in nunavut, canadaos newest territory. Jordin tootoo makes young boys day by giving away stick jordin tootoo took the time to say hi to a young fan and give away his stick in ahl grand rapids finale, leading to one happy.
Tootoo s story comes at the reader like a slapshot, freighted with tootoo s pain and power. Hunter tootoo apologizes for consensual but inappropriate. Jordin tootoo details journey to nhl and battles with. All the way my life on ice jordin tootoo official website. Jordins father, barney tootoo, was born in a shack on the arctic circle to a carpenter and a cleaning lady, raised on the land and trained as a hardrock miner. Get all the latest stats, news, videos and more on jordin tootoo. Not just a hockey book the first inuk to play in the national hockey league says he hopes his new book will inspire others to seek help with their. Grade 10 english training papers 20042005 page 2 when jordin tootoo played his first game for the nashville predators, he made history by becoming the first person of inuit descent to play in the national hockey. Jordin tootoo details journey to nhl and battles with alcohol in new biography back to video but the most interesting book this season may be all the way. Sep 01, 2016 this was a great book i bought for my nephew who is a big jordin tootoo fan.
Get uptodate all statistics, corsifenwick, splits and much more about right wing jordin tootoo on hockeyreference. Apr 23, 2014 jordin tootoo gives his stick away to one lucky fan during pregame warmups. Jordin tootoo returned home to rankin inlet to a heros welcome, but he. Tootoo talks preds, remembers franchise that helped save his. It seemed as though nothing could stop jordin tootoo on the ice. Tootoo talks preds, remembers franchise that helped save. This can be done by explaining that jordin tootoo became the first inuk to play in an nhl game and is a role model for many youth. He is known for giving a full effort on the ice even though he only stands at 59 tall, making him one of the nhls shortest players. And when tootoo was drafted by nashville in 2000 and made the predators out of camp in 2003, he became a leader in. Jordin tootoo player profile, stats and championships. Jordin tootoo was summoned to david poiles bridgestone arena office in december of 2010, just a few days before christmas. Tootoo reflects on last time he saw his brother sportsnet. Jordin tootoo makes young boys day by giving away stick. Jordin tootoos older brother terence played for the roanoke express of the echl in the 200102 season.
If you are struggling or want to understand the mindset to overcome struggles in life with positivity and raw honesty, then jordin tootoo s book is an all inspiring must read for you. The first inuk to play in the national hockey league says he hopes his new book will inspire others to seek help with their difficulties. Follow jordin tootoos instagram account to see all 1,084 of their photos and videos. All the way by jordin tootoo, is a novel that portrays sorrow and strength as it tells the story of a man growing up defeating anything. All the latest stats, news, highlights and more about jordin tootoo on tsn. Aug 18, 2015 i also recommend jordin s book for issues i can relate to, being called out for being of mixed diversity and surviving the painful suicide of a beloved sibling. A fan favorite on the ice in nashville, tootoo thought he had everything. Join facebook to connect with jordin tootoo and others you may know. The highs and lows in the journey of the first inuk to play in the nhl lorimer recordbooks paperback september 1, 2016. His goal is to help a wide range of charitable causes including nonprofits addressing suicide awareness and prevention, as well as those supporting youth at risk.
Jordin tootoo, faces some of the hardest battles in life, including dealing with suicide, alcohol issues and family problems. Oct 21, 2014 i also recommend jordin s book for issues i can relate to, being called out for being of mixed diversity and surviving the painful suicide of a beloved sibling. Jordin tootoos latest stop on a long, hard journey the. The blackhawks placed tootoo upper body on longterm injured reserve tuesday, tracey myers of nbc sports chicago reports tootoo could return to the big club later this season, but even if. Last seen in the 20162017 season with the chicago blackhawks nhl. Although hockey is a rough sport to begin with, jordin tootoo is known for having to fight his way through. The captain of canadas under18, a fan favourite on the world junior squad, and a whl top prospect who could intimidate both goalies and enforcers, he was always a leader. Jordin tootoo makes a heros return to rankin inlet the globe and. The biggest thing for me was making sure that i got my grade 12 diploma nhl detroit red wings and inuit descent jordin tootoo shared his personal story of. In this exclusive excerpt from his new memoir, all the way.
Jordin tootoo returned home to rankin inlet to a heros welcome, but he carried a. Ultimately, for tootoo, returning home was just as important as making it out. Oct 31, 2014 jordin tootoo details journey to nhl and battles with alcohol in new biography back to video but the most interesting book this season may be all the way. You remember jordin tootoo from his short stint as a gritty detroit red wings forward from 201214. Subscribe to the play index and get access to more data than you can imagine. And when he was drafted by nashville in 2001 and made the predators out of camp in 2003, he became a leader in another wayas the first player of inuk descent to suit up in the nhl. Jordin tootoo had an assist in the win and now has points in three straight games for the first time since feb. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new customers receive 15% off your. Hunter tootoo, nunavuts mp and a former federal cabinet minister, told cbc news on wednesday that he had an inappropriate relationship before his sudden resignation from cabinet and liberal. The book makes me want to visit nunavut and explore preferably in the summer. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world more open and connected.
Provide a copy of jordin tootoos statistics to the students either on paper or on a display. Tootoo has been honing his skills on the ice since he was eight years old. Hockey night in nunavut introduction jordin tootoo is a remarkable young canadian who may become the first inuit to play professional hockey in the nhl. Jordin tootoo gives his stick away to one lucky fan during pregame warmups. While i was a jordin tootoo fan since i watched my first preds game, i feel that i would have still become a fan of his after reading this book even if i did not know anything about hockey beforehand. Unfollow jordin tootoo to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. I was just reading your book, the man said, looking back at the.
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