The highs and lows in the journey of the first inuit to play in the nhl. He hails from rankin inlet, a small community in nunavut, canadaos newest territory. Kellie pickler goes off on jordin tootoo at concert tv. Photo by courtney szto tootoos book is a confession, consequences be damned. 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. I was really happy because he seemed like a great guy. The chicago blackhawks announced today they have agreed to terms with forward jordin tootoo on a oneyear contract.
Jordin has had more than his fair share of fights both on and off the ice. It seemed as though nothing could stop jordin tootoo on the ice. Dec 03, 2011 jordin tootoo hits ryan miller from the buffalo sabres at nashville predators game on dec 3, 2011. Tootoo was waived by chicago on monday, rick ralph of tsn 1290 winnipeg reports though tootoo managed to score 30 points in 201112, hes. 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 hockey news, 2014 summer time means summer reading. The veteran of 723 nhl games missed all of last season due to injury and had not signed with. In 20 stephen brunt mentioned on radio that he was working on a book with tootoo. Jordin grew up in a very traditional way of life living off the land. This book shows tootoos absolute dedication and hard work in not only his professional life as a hockey player, but also his personal life.
This book was so easy to read that i felt that he was talking directly to me. Signed as a free agent by new jersey, october 7, 2014. Jordin tootoo player profile, stats and championships. 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. 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. And when tootoo was drafted by nashville in 2000 and made the predators out of camp in 2003, he became a leader in. I mean, fuck, who wouldnt be an alcoholic after that. Noel kaludjak the nhl player, his wife jennifer and fourmonthold daughter siennarose arrived in rankin inlet. Jordin tootoo runs ryan miller in his first game back puck daddy. Aug 18, 2015 jordin tootoo is my favorite hockey player and is a role model for children and adults everywhere. For this reason i want to introduce you to jordin tootoo. Tootoos return is going to create a big mess for the hawks. In 2011, jordin established the team tootoo fund in order to give back. 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.
Placed on waivers by rotowire staff nov 29, 2017 at 12. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. And at the young age of 19, jordin tootoo also inspires. Shop amongst our popular books, including 4, all the way, jordin tootoo and more from jordin tootoo. A message to jordin in his brother terences suicide note. Find jordin tootoo stats, teams, height, weight, position. Jordin tootoo speaking bio and videos the lavin agency.
Jordin tootoos latest stop on a long, hard journey the new. I know tootoo has a rep, i know its millers first game back, but come the. On december 6, 2011, the nhl suspended tootoo again, this time for two games, as a result of a charging incident against buffalo sabres goaltender ryan miller in a game played on december 3, 2011. Oct 19, 2018 longtime nhl grinder jordin tootoo is set to be honored tonight by his junior team, the whls brandon wheat kings, and again by the edmonton oilers tomorrow. Little hockey fan freaks out when jordin tootoo gives him his. 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. Jordin tootoo was born february 2, 1983 in manitoba. All the way my life on ice jordin tootoo official website. His reputation makes the hit look far worse than it is, 5 min and a. Jordin tootoo is my favorite hockey player and is a role model for children and adults everywhere. Jordin tootoo documentary jordin tootoo documentary by ray zate. Jordin tootoo details journey to nhl and battles with alcohol.
Terence george okkumaluk tootoo it is with great sadness that the family of terence george okkumaluk tootoo announces his death on august 28, 2002, in brandon, mb, during his 22nd year. Share this article 739 shares share tweet text email link laken litman. Jordin tootoo runs over ryan miller followed by a line brawl between the sabres and predators december 3, 2011 jordin tootoo hit ryan. For more information about team tootoo please visit the website. And its motivated by the same middlefingertotheworld attitude that got him from rankin inlet all the way to the nhl. Melanie florence, a writer who has published a wide variety of articles on aboriginal people and issues, tackled the interesting and emotional story of jordin tootoo, the. Among these are anaheim california, dallas texas, uniondale new york, ottawa ontario, pittsburgh pennsylvania and denver colorado. Waneek hornmiller and jordin tootoo delivered inspirational keynote addresses during an indigenous day of learning in school district no.
Jordin tootoo hits ryan miller from the buffalo sabres at nashville predators game on dec 3, 2011. Jordin tootoo of nashville predators suspended 2 games for hit on. Bibliography of resources for jordan tootoo indigenous. Jordin tootoos latest stop on a long, hard journey the. Sep 14, 2014 jordin tootoo documentary by ray zate. 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. Provide the class with a short history on jordin tootoo, this can be done by explaining that jordin tootoo became the first inuk to play in a national hockey league nhl game and is a role model for many youth. Whl east first allstar team 2003 signed as a free agent by detroit, july 1, 2012. Jordin tootoo, faces some of the hardest battles in life, including dealing with suicide, alcohol issues and family problems. Although hockey is a rough sport to begin with, jordin tootoo is known for having to fight his way through. Check out the latest jordin tootoo photos and pictures on. Little hockey fan freaks out when jordin tootoo gives him his stick. Little hockey fan freaks out when jordin tootoo gives him.
The captain, a fan favourite, a star in international competition, tootoo was always a leader. This is a page dedicated to nhl enforcer jordin tootoo. Horn miller tootoo board of education of school district no. Jordin s story he grew up in rankin inlet, nunavut, with his older brother terence and sister. Jul 05, 2015 first up on the docket is jordin tootoos autobiography, all the way. 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. 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. 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. Tootoo has been honing his skills on the ice since he was eight years old. As a counselor who works in the mental health and addictions field, this was absolutely inspiring and touching. Jordin tootoo news from united press international.
Last seen in the 20162017 season with the chicago blackhawks nhl. Jordin tootoo special youth 2002 jordin tootoo shoots and he scores. Its rather evident that this hockey player ended his relationship with kellie pickler in the most immoral of ways. To book speaker jordin tootoo for your next event, contact the lavin agency today, his exclusive speakers bureau. Longtime nhl grinder jordin tootoo is set to be honored tonight by his junior team, the whls brandon wheat kings, and again by the edmonton oilers tomorrow. Jordin tootoo is the first player of inuk descent to suit up in the nhl. Jordin tootoo runs ryan miller in his first game back. The first issue is the hawks do not have any roster spots open. All the way by jordin tootoo meet your next favorite book. Jordin tootoo hits ryan miller dec 3, 2011 youtube. Kellie pickler goes off on jordin tootoo at concert tv fanatic. In the 20112012hockey season as a member of the nashville predators, he will be playing in many cities. Apr 24, 2014 little hockey fan freaks out when jordin tootoo gives him his stick. Tootoo, 33, has played the last two seasons with the new jersey devils where he.
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. Mar 19, 20 jordin tootoo was born february 2, 1983 in manitoba. He was the first inuk player and first person raised in nunavut to play in the nhl. Oct 24, 2014 jordin tootoos latest stop on a long, hard journey jordin tootoo, the only inuk to play in the n. The incident occurred after nashvilles own gm, david poile, publicly supported league action to prevent such hits on goaltenders. It wasnt until 2003 that jordin kudluk thunder tootoo became the first inuk to play in an nhl game. Jordins story he grew up in rankin inlet, nunavut, with his older brother. Terence was born march 28, 1980, and lived his early childhood days in rankin inlet, nu. Jordin tootoo compilation highlights from the past and present. My life on ice, a collaboration with sports journalist stephen brunt, jordin tootoo talks about his personal life and struggles. Jordin tootoo returns to rankin inlet with baby daughter cbc.
Jordin john kudluk tootoo msm is a canadian former professional hockey player, who played. Well, the 35yearold got the weekends festivities off to a hot start this evening by officially announcing his retirement from pro hockey. Jordin tootoo says hes thankful to nunavummiut for the support they give him. Jordin tootoo received a charging major and game misconduct. Jordin tootoos stats comparative worksheet activitylesson ideas. Jordin established the team tootoo fund because he wanted to give back. Jordin tootoo retirement video brandon, mb after 220 regular season games with the brandon wheat kings and 723 games in the national hockey league. Jordin tootoos latest stop on a long, hard journey jordin tootoo, the only inuk to play in the n. Jordin tootoo cap hit, salary, contracts, contract history, earnings, aav, free agent status.
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. Jordin tootoo details journey to nhl and battles with. Back in late december 2010, jordin tootoo was playing his typical agitatingstyle, hitting seemingly everything that moved, fighting, occasionally scoring for the nashville predators. Nashville predators forward jordin tootoo was suspended two games for charging sabres goalie ryan miller in buffalos 32 win saturday. Blackhawks agree to terms with forward jordin tootoo. Second issue, tootoo does not deserve a hawks roster spot. Such an amazing career tootoo has had given what hes had to overcome, and such an accomplishment to get cleaned up and stay that way. 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. When the book hit shelves last year, macleans magazine called all the way, the most compelling, honest and unputdownable hockey read in years especially in comparison to other predictable hockey biographies that have the feel of a tim. My life on ice by jordin tootoo all the way my life on ice online books database doc id de26da online books database ice is available on pdf epub and doc format you can directly download and save in all. Jordin tootoo vs ryan miller incident december 3, 2011 tootoo.