Tootoo has been honing his skills on the ice since he was eight years old. Back in late december 2010, jordin tootoo was playing his typical agitatingstyle, hitting seemingly everything that moved, fighting, occasionally scoring for the nashville predators. Center ice collectibles has something for all collectors of hockey cards. Jordin is the first player of inuit descent to play in the nhl, and now is a forward with the milwaukee admirals. Jordin tootoo stats, news, video, bio, highlights on tsn. It seemed as though nothing could stop jordin tootoo on the ice. There may be fewer people with this name, or none at all. 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.
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In one smooth, fluid motion, he lifts his stick high into the air. Jordin established the team tootoo fund because he wanted to give back. Jordin has had more than his fair share of fights both on and off the ice. The story shares jordins story of overcoming culture shock, racism, and a. Hockey was born in canada, so it comes as a shock to learn that the first inuit to play in the national hockey league was jordin tootoo, who made it to the nashville predators in 2003. Jordin tootoo nearing return from ltir stint second city. The 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. Although hockey is a rough sport to begin with, jordin tootoo is known for having to fight his way through. Chicago blackhawks winger jordin tootoo is nearing his return from an unspecified upperbody injury, coach joel quenneville told reporters. I enjoyed this book very much because it was a true story of an aboriginal boy who becomes a professional athlete. We have over 35,000 players and 1,300,000 hockey cards in total stock.
The book is divided into nine, very manageable chapters loosely based on the chronology of main events in tootoos life, and the reader learns about the land, heritage and family into which tootoo was born, the first time jordin donned skates, how tootoo tirelessly practiced and worked his way up through teams and competitions, the tragedy that. And at the young age of 19, jordin tootoo also inspires. Tells the story of jordin tootoo, first nunavut to play in the nhl. Jordin tootoos latest stop on a long, hard journey jordin tootoo, the only inuk to play in the n. Jordin recently visited a native community in ontario to meet some fans and pass along a message of positivity.
As it turns out, good things happen when you do that, too. Blackhawks agree to terms with forward jordin tootoo. As a counselor who works in the mental health and addictions field, this was absolutely inspiring and touching. Jordin tootoo player profile, stats and championships. Of inuit and ukrainian descent, he is both the first inuk player and the first player to grow up in nunavut to participate in an nhl game. It wasnt until 2003 that jordin kudluk thunder tootoo became the first inuk to play in an nhl game. Jordin tootoo is my favorite hockey player and is a role model for children and adults everywhere. Several nhlpa members and their spouses recently took up the roaring game in kelowna to help raise money for mens health.
Jordin tootoo is the first player of inuk descent to suit up in the nhl. Noel kaludjak the nhl player, his wife jennifer and fourmonthold daughter siennarose arrived in rankin inlet. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. Former nhler jordin tootoo was in town playing in the terence.
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. My life on ice, a collaboration with sports journalist stephen brunt, jordin tootoo talks about his personal life and struggles. 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. Jordins story he grew up in rankin inlet, nunavut, with his older brother. This book shows tootoos absolute dedication and hard work in not only his professional life as a hockey player, but also his personal life. But thats not the way tootoo saw it and not the way it would end. Jordin tootoo returned home to rankin inlet to a heros welcome, but he carried a. Whl east first allstar team 2003 signed as a free agent by detroit, july 1, 2012. Jordin tootoo 200304 rookie card annoncezici last 7 days top 10 hockey players 7 days the arrows represent the comparison of searches from the current week 7 days and the week before. Last seen in the 20162017 season with the chicago blackhawks nhl. The highs and lows in the journey of the first inuk to. Jordin tootoo special youth 2002 jordin tootoo shoots and he scores. Photo by courtney szto tootoos book is a confession, consequences be damned.
A video of inuk hockey star jordin tootoo making a kids day has gone viral. I was just reading your book, the man said, looking back at the. Jordin tootoo had to go to some hard, dark places within himself to deal with the demons that have plagued him. The chicago blackhawks announced today they have agreed to terms with forward jordin tootoo on a oneyear contract. 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. Jordin tootoo, faces some of the hardest battles in life, including dealing with suicide, alcohol issues and family problems. Jordin kindly signed both sticks along with a copy of his wonderful book.
Jordin tootoo makes a heros return to rankin inlet the globe and. In the 20042005 ushl season, tootoo scored 22 points 10 goals 12 assists and. 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. Get 2020 nhl season stats, career statistics, game logs and injury updates on the chicago blackhawks right wing. Jordin tootoo gives his stick away to one lucky fan during pregame warmups. Jordin tootoo returns to rankin inlet with baby daughter cbc.
Provide the class with a short history on jordin tootoo. Jordin tootoo goodreads meet your next favorite book. All the way my life on ice jordin tootoo official website. Jordin tootoo talks to hockey fans about the stick he uses ahead of a game during. Center ice collectibles jordin tootoo hockey cards. A freshlycarved hockey stick, polished and signed by former. Blackhawks place jordin tootoo on ltir committed indians.
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. The highs and lows in the journey of the first inuit to play in the nhl. 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. Although hockey is a rough sport to begin with, jordin tootoo is known for. Center ice collectibles is your source to jordin tootoo hockey cards. Find jordin tootoo stats, teams, height, weight, position. Jordin tootoo hockey stick giveaway video goes viral cbc news. The captain, a fan favourite, a star in international competition, tootoo was always a leader. I remember 10 years ago or so i worked at a liquor store in west kelowna and i saw jordin several times a week just dropping so much cash on booze. Tootoo was waived by chicago on monday, rick ralph of tsn 1290 winnipeg reports though tootoo managed to score 30 points in 201112, hes. The highs and lows in the journey of the first inuk to play in the nhl by melanie florence at. 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. Nhl hockey player jordin tootoo opens up to peter mansbridge about his difficulties growing up in the north.
On tuesday afternoon, jordin tootoo became the latest blackhawks skater put on longterm injured reserve. For more information about team tootoo please visit the website. Jordin tootoo returns home with a mission to save others from his. Signed as a free agent by new jersey, october 7, 2014. And its motivated by the same middlefingertotheworld. All the latest stats, news, highlights and more about jordin tootoo on tsn. Jordin tootoos latest stop on a long, hard journey the. Tootoo, 33, has played the last two seasons with the new jersey devils where he.
Last spring, this bright hockey player, who hails from rankin inlet in nunavut, became the first inuk, and first person ever from his territory, to. This book was so easy to read that i felt that he was talking directly to me. Jordin tootoo says hes thankful to nunavummiut for the support they give him. I was really happy because he seemed like a great guy. He is known for giving a full effort on the ice even though he only stands at. And when tootoo was drafted by nashville in 2000 and made the predators.
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