Jordin tootoo discusses his time in nhl and losing his brother to suicide hometown hockey duration. The book makes me want to visit nunavut and explore preferably in the summer. 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. He spent eight seasons with the nashville predators before signing with the detroit red wings in 2012.
The blackhawks added to their forward depth on tuesday by signing right winger jordin tootoo to a oneyear deal, the team announced. All the way my life on ice jordin tootoo official website. The chicago blackhawks have agreed to oneyear contract extensions through next season with defenseman michal rozsival and forward jordin tootoo. Rankin inlet, nunavuts jordin tootoo will be back playing in the national hockey league next season. Oct 20, 2018 jordin tootoo, the first inuk player to play in the national hockey league, is retiring after seasons in the nhl and four with the whls brandon wheat kings. In 2011 jordin established the team tootoo fund in order to give back.
In this exclusive excerpt from his new memoir, all the way. My life on ice, cowritten with sportsnet columnist stephen brunt, jordin tootoo reflects on the last night he saw his older brother. He had to overcome the social problems that are associated with the far north. Jordin had more than his fair share of fights both on and off the ice. Jordin tootoo talks with stephen brunt about growing up in northern canada, triumphing over substance abuse and his family. The highs and lows in the journey of the first inuk to play in the nhl lorimer recordbooks. 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. He was born and raised in rankin inlet nunavut, and is the first inuit player to make it to the nhl. If you are looking to book for a speaking engagement, we only book a minimum of 812 months in advance. Jordin tootoo is known as a challenger on the ice, but the hockey player has shared a more personal set of battles in his new book, all the way. This is a page dedicated to nhl enforcer jordin tootoo. Blackhawks jordin tootoo relishes sober life after years of. The highs and lows in the journey of the first inuk to play in the nhl lorimer recordbooks florence, melanie on. Oct 21, 2014 when jordin tootoo knew he needed drug rehab.
I wonder how many chapters are dedicated to his dirty, dangerous cheap shots directed at opponents. Jordin tootoo on his triumph over addiction and growing up in the. The book chronicles tootoos life on and off the ice. Oct 19, 2018 the chicago blackhawks have signed both jordin tootoo and michal rozsival to oneyear extensions. Blackhawks sign veteran forward jordin tootoo chicago. The highs and lows in the journey of the first inuk to play in the nhl lorimer recordbooks paperback september 1, 2016. Hockey fights is an entertainment site with no direct affiliation to the national hockey league, its teams, or nhlpa. Jordin john kudluk tootoo msm is a canadian former professional hockey player, who played. Blackhawks agree to extensions with rozsival, tootoo. Blackhawk tootoo relishes sober life after years of alcohol abuse. The book s title is a reference to a note he left jordin, his best friend, imploring him to go all the way. Lets take a look at jordin tootoo s current relationship, dating history, rumored hookups and past exes. Find out all of the player trades, signings and free agency information at fox sports.
One of hockeys trailblazers says goodbye to the game ctv news. She is the author of the lorimer recordbooks title jordin tootoo. Every day, well send you an email to your inbox with scores, todays schedule, top performers, new debuts and interesting tidbits. But thats not the way tootoo saw it and not the way it would end. 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. As a counselor who works in the mental health and addictions field, this was absolutely inspiring and touching. The highs and lows in the journey of the first inuk to play in the nhl, which was chosen as an honor book by the american indian library association. Jordin tootoo from rankin inlet, has announced his retirement from the nhl. This video was played during the pregame ceremonies on october 19th, 2018. The captain, a fan favourite, a star in international competition, tootoo was always a leader.
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. All the way by jordin tootoo penguin random house canada. Back in late december 2010, jordin tootoo was playing his typical agitatingstyle. This community has embraced me and looked beyond jordin tootoo the hockey player, they just didnt judge me for how i played the game. In august 2002, terence died by suicide at the age of 22, in the wake of an arrest for drunk driving. 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. Jordin tootoo vividly remembers his first nhl shift. London in late september, an audience gathered to hear jordin tootoo, retired right winger with national hockey league nhl club the chicago blackhawks, speak about his career and life experiences as 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. Of inuit and ukrainian descent, he is both the first inuk player and the first player to grow up in nunavut to participate in the nhl. Melanie florence is a proud cree and a fulltime journalist and childrens writer currently based in toronto. Rachel bergen cbc inuit student stephanie nirlungayuk said tootoo. Retired nhl right winger jordin tootoo inspires indigenous community in london. 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.
Follow jordin tootoo s instagram account to see all 1,084 of their photos and videos. Former nhl hockey player jordin tootoo recently released his book, all the way my life on. Contact jordin tootoo jordin tootoo official website. Tootoo opens up about drug rehab in new book brian manzullo, detroit free press published 6. I commend tootoo for his book and certainly enjoyed the writing style and captivating story that he and steve brunt have put together. Jordin tootoo cap hit, salary, contracts, contract history, earnings, aav, free agent status. Jordin tootoo plays right wing for the nhl new jersey devils and has also played for the detroit red wings and the nashville predators. Jordin tootoo is my favorite hockey player and is a role model for children and adults everywhere. Jordin tootoo is the first player of inuk descent to suit up in the nhl. Tootoo talks preds, remembers franchise that helped save. Feb 12, 2017 blackhawks veteran jordin tootoo does have a new life, one spent substancefree with a loving wife, jen, and 8monthold daughter, siena. Feb 14, 2017 jordin tootoo sits at the dining room table cradling his daughter while she drinks from a bottle, laughing when the 8monthold gives a contented ahhh. Whl east first allstar team 2003 signed as a free agent by detroit, july 1, 2012. The chicago blackhawks announced today they have agreed to terms on a oneyear contract extensions with defenseman michal rozsival and forward jordin tootoo.
Signing both players through 201718 will help to fulfill the forward and defense requirements roszival actually needs three more games for the blackhawks in the upcoming expansion draft. The tootoo signing has been framed as the teams attempt to add to depth to its roster. 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. This book was so easy to read that i felt that he was talking directly to me. Facebook is showing information to help you better understand the purpose of a page. Jordin tootoo, the first inuk player to play in the national hockey league, is retiring after seasons in the nhl and four with the whls brandon wheat kings. Sep 01, 2016 this was a great book i bought for my nephew who is a big jordin tootoo fan.
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. Who is jordin tootoo dating in 2020 and who has jordin dated. One of hockeys trailblazers says goodbye to the game. Jordin tootoo in a national hockey league player with the chicago blackhawks. Then comes jordin tootoos book, the most compelling, honest and unputdownable hockey read in years. With signing of jordin tootoo, blackhawks bring in a heavy hitter. Unfollow jordin tootoo to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Jordin tootoo press conference oct 19 2018 youtube. Tootoo, a 20yearold nashville predators rookie forward at the time, thought he was. The book chronicles tootoo s life on and off the ice. In 20 stephen brunt mentioned on radio that he was working on a book with tootoo. Jun 16, 2017 jordin tootoo in a national hockey league player with the chicago blackhawks. But maybe tootoo s book will shed light on how this.
It seemed as though nothing could stop jordin tootoo on the ice. Oct 24, 2014 in this exclusive excerpt from his new memoir, all the way. Detroit forward jordin tootoo will sign autographs on friday, feb. This book chronicles the ups and downs of tootoos personal life and career. Aug 05, 2015 signing in new jersey and all the respect i have for lou. With signing of jordin tootoo, blackhawks bring in a heavy. Tootoo reflects on last time he saw his brother sportsnet. Moreso than other teams, the blackhawks are a team that desperately needs nhlcaliber players on contracts. The books title is a reference to a note he left jordin, his best friend, imploring him to go all the way. Blackhawks sign veteran forward jordin tootoo chicago tribune. Tootoo happy to share ups and downs from seasons in nhl.
Regardless, shaw is gone and tootoo is here, so i set out to find out some more about this man. As a free agent on july 5, 2016, tootoo left the devils to sign a oneyear contract with the chicago blackhawks. Although hockey is a rough sport to begin with, jordin tootoo is known for having to. Jordin tootoo stats, news, videos, highlights, pictures, bio. Jordin tootoo, faces some of the hardest battles in life, including dealing with suicide, alcohol issues and family problems. Chicago blackhawks jordin tootoo, up close and personal. The bestselling story of a true warriors toughest battle, now in paperback. Terence had a successful junior career with the ocn blizzard, and was named the express rookie of the year. A heartwrenching memoir from jordin tootoo macleans.
Jordin tootoo, retired right winger with the chicago blackhawks. Jordin tootoo signed kale breretons book after tootoo s speech at a red river college mental health forum. Nhl hockey player jordin tootoo opens up to peter mansbridge about his difficulties growing up in the north. Jordin tootoo was summoned to david poiles bridgestone arena office in december of 2010, just a few days before christmas. In 2011 jordin established the team tootoo fund because he wanted to give back. Jordin tootoo speaking bio and videos the lavin agency. To book speaker jordin tootoo for your next event, contact the lavin agency today, his exclusive speakers bureau. 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. 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. He joined allstar center pavel datsyuk on the red wings in 2012. But maybe tootoos book will shed light on how this process. Chicago blackhawks sign jordin tootoo the hockey writers. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders.
The jordin tootoo of today, a winger for the blackhawks and devoted family man who says he hasnt touched a drop of alcohol in more than six years, has moved on from what he refers to as his past. It wasnt until 2003 that jordin kudluk thunder tootoo became the first inuk to play in an nhl game. Retired nhl right winger jordin tootoo inspires indigenous. Jul 05, 2016 the blackhawks added to their forward depth on tuesday by signing right winger jordin tootoo to a oneyear deal, the team announced. Jordin tootoos older brother terence played for the roanoke express of the echl in the 200102 season. Jordin tootoo had an assist in the win and now has points in three straight games for the first time since feb. 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. Find great deals on ebay for jordin tootoo and jordin tootoo jersey. Jordin published a book in 2014 called, all the way, my life on ice, where he talks candidly. 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.
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