Oct 03, 2017 the blackhawks placed tootoo undisclosed on longterm injured reserve tuesday the nature of tootoo s ailment remains a mystery, but it became clear that he wouldnt have a meaningful role with. 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. All the way by jordin tootoo overdrive rakuten overdrive. It wasnt until 2003 that jordin kudluk thunder tootoo became the first inuk to play in an nhl game. All the way tells the story of someone who has travelled far from home to realize a dream, someone who has known glory and cheering crowds, but also the demons of despair. Find jordin tootoo stats, teams, height, weight, position. Jordin tootoo is of inuit and ukranian descent and is both the first inuk player and the first player to grow up in nunavut to participate in the nhl. My life on ice, a collaboration with sports journalist stephen brunt, jordin tootoo talks about his personal life and struggles. Elected as a liberal to the house of commons, he was appointed minister of fisheries, oceans and the canadian coast guard by justin trudeau on november 4, 2015. If you are looking to book for a speaking engagement, we only book a minimum of 812 months in advance.
Jordin tootoo is my favorite hockey player and is a role model for children and adults everywhere. December 3, 2011, jordin tootoo nashville predators, charging goaltender ryan. Tootoo happy to share ups and downs from seasons in nhl. My life on ice reveals as much or more about his misadventures off the ice as it does his exploits in the rinkexcept to the extent that his inyour. I think tootoo took exception to a hit i had just made, he said. Whl east first allstar team 2003 signed as a free agent by detroit, july 1, 2012. Jordin tootoos latest stop on a long, hard journey the. Jordin tootoo is a very inspiring person and this book has taught me many valuable lessons. Jordin tootoo vs chris thorburn fight 12416 youtube. 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. The captain, a fan favourite, a star in international competition, tootoo was always a leader. Zac rinaldo scores, lays out thorburn and jaskin, fights brodziak duration. Peterson foundation for parkinsons 2 lower level tickets 107.
His mother is of ukranian descent and his father an inuit native from canada. Fleury and neal are among the top players in the n. The blackhawks placed tootoo undisclosed on longterm injured reserve tuesday the nature of tootoos ailment remains a mystery, but it became clear that he. The highs and lows in the journey of the first inuit to play in the nhl. The hockey news, 2014 summer time means summer reading. Jordin john kudluk tootoo is a canadian professional hockey player, who is currently playing for the new jersey devils of the national hockey league. Tootoo was waived by chicago on monday, rick ralph of tsn 1290 winnipeg reports though tootoo managed to score 30 points in. The following is a list of all suspensions and fines enforced in the national hockey league. Jordin tootoo speaking bio and videos the lavin agency.
Tells the story of jordin tootoo, first nunavut to play in the nhl. He plays right wing for the nhl new jersey devils and has also played for the detroit red wings and the nashville predators. This book is targeted to readers aged 912, but for my purposes, a focus group of two 8yearolds and a 7yearold read it beside me back in october youve gotta love free, inhouse child. As of 2020, jordin tootoo is married to jennifer tootoo. 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. Zac rinaldo vs jordin tootoo from the philadelphia flyers at new jersey devils game on jan 3, 2015.
Exwing jordin tootoo appreciates sober life detroit news. Jordin tootoo is a hockey player with the chicago blackhawks and the first inuk in the nhl. He hasnt touched a drop of alcohol in more than six years and has moved on from what he refers to as his past life. All the latest news, stats and analysis on jordin tootoo, rw for the on. Tootoo reflects on last time he saw his brother sportsnet. Jordin john kudluk tootoo is a canadian professional hockey player who is currently playing for the chicago blackhawks of. Born jordin john kudluk tootoo on 2nd february, 1983 in churchill, manitoba, he is famous for the first inuk player and the first player to grow up in nunavut to participate in an nhl game. And its motivated by the same middlefingertotheworld attitude that got him from rankin inlet all the way to the nhl. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. Rinaldo was selected by the philadelphia flyers in the sixth round, 178th overall, of the 2008 nhl entry draft. All the way my life on ice jordin tootoo official website. Tootoo didnt know if playing in the nhl was a realistic dream until the 200001 season with brandon in the western. Chris kreider, dan boyle, antti raanta and viktor stalberg of the new york rangerstyler seguin and jamie benn of. Zac rinaldo stats, news, videos, highlights, pictures, bio.
Boogaard is the subject of a recent book, john branchs boy on ice. Jordin tootoo announced his retirement friday after seasons in the nhl. Matt beleskey, brian ferlin, jimmy hayes, alex khokhlachev, dominic moore, tyler randell, zac rinaldo, tim schaller, drew. Jordin john kudluk tootoo is a canadian professional hockey player, who is currently playing for the new jersey devils of. Oct 24, 2014 in this exclusive excerpt from his new memoir, all the way. This book was so easy to read that i felt that he was talking directly to me. Last seen in the 20162017 season with the chicago blackhawks nhl. Nov 22, 2014 jordin tootoo s midlife memoir all the way. Sep 01, 2016 hockey is a relatively new sport in canadas north. So he switches sides before the faceoff, comes over to my side. Jordin tootoo, january 03, 2015 philadelphia flyers vs. Jordin tootoo in a national hockey league player with the chicago blackhawks. Zac rinaldo scores, lays out thorburn and jaskin, fights.
Follow jordin tootoo s instagram account to see all 1,094 of their photos and videos. Jordin tootoo details journey to nhl and battles with alcohol. Jordin tootoo new jersey devils autographed puck w coa. The story shares jordins story of overcoming culture shock, racism, and a tragic suicid. Jordin has had more than his fair share of fights both on and off the ice.
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. New jersey devils resigned rw jordin tootoo to a oneyear contract. David pastrnak, ryan spooner, zac rinaldo, matt beleskey, frank vatrano and seth griffith. Jordin tootoo vs jarome iginla jan 22, 2004 youtube. Jordin tootoo stats, profile, bio, analysis and more the. Though rinaldo would usually be the one to charge back himself. The new jersey devils forward, and first inuit player in nhl history, is coming out with a tellall book. Jordin tootoos latest stop on a long, hard journey jordin tootoo, the only inuk to play in the n. Comedy arts music books docs life parents kids kids news. Ultimately, for tootoo, returning home was just as important as making it out. Bryan allen, brian boucher, tim brent, zac dalpe, patrick dwyer. 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. Spaling, zack stortini, ryan suter, jordin tootoo, shea weber, colin wilson.
Take, for example, jordin tootoo, a winger who made the new jersey devils after a year. Tootoo doesnt throw an egregious suckerpunch, but he definitely catches reeves too early, before they square up in a game between the st. Jordin tootoo new jersey devils signed autographed devils hockey puck. In, tootoo will earn a base salary of, a signing bonus of, a roster bonus of, a signing bonus of, a restructure bonus of, a workout bonus of and a incentive bonus of, while carrying a cap. Louis blues and nashville predators on thursday, october. Jordin tootoo player profile, stats and championships.
Jordin tootoo, the first inuk nhl player is now a lavin speaker the first inuk player in history to be drafted by the nhl, jordin tootoo is a trailblazer in every sense of the word. My life on ice, cowritten with sportsnet columnist stephen brunt, jordin tootoo reflects on the last night he saw his older brother. It is the searing, honest tale of a young man who has risen to every challenge and nearly fallen short in the toughest game of all, while finding a way to draw strength from. As a counselor who works in the mental health and addictions field, this was absolutely inspiring and touching. Oct 21, 2014 when jordin tootoo knew he needed drug rehab. Tootoo has previously played for the nashville predators and the detroit red wings. Jordin tootoo new jersey devils signed autographed devils. He also knows what sadness can feel like, and wants. Jordin tootoo, 35, made the announcement friday afternoon in brandon, man. Jordin tootoo was born in churchill, manitoba on wednesday, february 2, 1983 millennials generation. Andreas nodl, chris pronger, matt read, zac rinaldo, jody shelley, wayne. He was born and raised in rankin inlet nunavut, and is the first inuit player to make it to the nhl. Just as hes done throughout his career, jordin tootoo pulls no punches in his book. The highs and lows in the journey of the first inuk to play in the nhl lorimer recordbooks paperback september 1, 2016.
Jordin tootoo has been in a relationship with kellie pickler 2007 about. Miikka salomaki and zac rinaldo again tonight with all three on injured reserve. Jan 03, 2015 zac rinaldo vs jordin tootoo from the philadelphia flyers at new jersey devils game on jan 3, 2015. Photo by courtney szto tootoos book is a confession, consequences be damned. Jordin tootoo vs ryan carter from the new jersey devils at minnesota wild game on jan 10, 2016. The following is a list of all teamtoteam transactions that have occurred in the national hockey.
It seemed as though nothing could stop jordin tootoo on the ice. December 17, 2011, milan lucic boston bruins, checking zac rinaldo from behind. We matter jordin tootoo we matter campaign facebook. All the way by jordin tootoo meet your next favorite book. The books title is a reference to a note he left jordin, his best friend, imploring him to go all the way. Jordin tootoo vs chris neil from the new jersey devils at ottawa senators game on oct 22, 2015. Jordin tootoo, faces some of the hardest battles in life, including dealing with suicide, alcohol issues and family problems. Jordin tootoos latest stop on a long, hard journey the new. The first inuk player to reach the league wants to work with indigenous communities.
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. Whenever i am faced with a big challenge from now on, i will think of how jordin persevered through all of his. Jordin tootoo details journey to nhl and battles with. He was selected 98th overall in the 2001 nhl draft and made his debut during the 200304 season for the predators. The nashville predators have signed forward zac rinaldo to a oneyear, twoway contract. Preds nashville hosts dallas on jordin tootoo night at bridgestone arena. He went on to play with the detroit red wings, new jersey devils and chicago blackhawks, banking 161 points, including 65 goals in 723 career games. 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. Zac rinaldo boston bruins jordin tootoo new jersey devils. Jordin tootoo stats, news, videos, highlights, pictures, bio. Jordin tootoo facts, bio, family, life, updates 2020. Although hockey is a rough sport to begin with, jordin tootoo is known for having to fight his way through.
Dec 14, 2011 hockey is a relatively new sport in canadas north. Jordin tootoo hopes to use journey from nunavut to league to motivate others. Jordin tootoo, the first inuk nhl player is now a lavin. Jordin tootoo, first inuk player in nhl, retires after seasons. Tootoo opens up about drug rehab in new book brian manzullo, detroit free press published 6. Jordin tootoo vs jarome iginla from the nashville predators at calgary flames game on jan 22, 2004. Signed as a free agent by new jersey, october 7, 2014.
In high energy talks he initiates moving, timely discussions on how indigenous life across the nation can be improved through meaningful stewardship. 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. Erik johnson vs jordin tootoo from the colorado avalanche at new jersey devils game on dec 1, 2015. Rinaldo started the 201011 ahl season playing with the flyers ahl affiliate, the adirondack phantoms rinaldo made his nhl debut on april 22, 2011, in game. Jordin tootoo contract, jordin tootoo cap hit, salary and. Contact jordin tootoo jordin tootoo official website. Jordin tootoo news from united press international. 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. Jordin tootoo is a 37 year old canadian ice hockey player. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. According to sestitos post game interview, he asked tootoo if he wanted to go and tootoo turned him down. In 2011 jordin established the team tootoo fund because he wanted to give back.
All the latest stats, news, highlights and more about jordin tootoo on tsn. Jordin tootoo stats, news, video, bio, highlights on tsn. Take, for example, jordin tootoo, a winger who made the new jersey. Get the latest updated stats for chicago blackhawks right wing jordin tootoo on. Though rinaldo would usually be the one to charge back himself, it was. Jordin was born in 1980s, in the middle of millennials generation. Zac rinaldo f tim schaller f drew stafford f linus arnesson d chris casto d.
Chris kelly, torey krug, adam mcquaid, loui eriksson, kevan miller, david pastrnak, ryan spooner, zac rinaldo, matt beleskey, frank vatrano and seth griffith. I enjoyed this book very much because it was a true story of an aboriginal boy who becomes a professional athlete. Provide the class with a short history on jordin tootoo. Oct 24, 2014 jordin tootoos latest stop on a long, hard journey jordin tootoo, the only inuk to play in the n. New jordin tootoo book brings his story to kids on the. After spending another season in the ohl, on august 11, 2009, he signed a threeyear, entrylevel contract with the flyers. Shop amongst our popular books, including 4, all the way, jordin tootoo and more from jordin tootoo. Aug 18, 2015 jordin tootoo is my favorite hockey player and is a role model for children and adults everywhere. Jordin tootoo played for the brandon wheat kings in the western hockey league whl from 1999 to 2003 before being chosen by the nashville predators in the 2001 nhl entry draft.
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