Just as hes done throughout his career, jordin tootoo pulls no punches in his book. 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. Regardless, shaw is gone and tootoo is here, so i set out to find out some more about this man. Its probably the least organized writing ive ever read.
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. Winnipeg sun one of the years notable sports books. Detroit forward jordin tootoo will sign autographs on friday, feb. 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. After a ninepoint season with new jersey in 201516, tootoo hit free agency at a time when more teams are moving away from employing one. His book was one of the things that helped me really turn a corner. Hunter tootoo apologizes for consensual but inappropriate. The book chronicles tootoo s life on and off the ice. Jul 05, 2015 i give credit for tootoo not pulling any punches the drinking, the women, the abuse, the racism its all there. Tootoo talks preds, remembers franchise that helped save. Blackhawks agree to extensions with rozsival, tootoo.
Tootoo has been honing his skills on the ice since he was eight years old. You remember jordin tootoo from his short stint as a gritty detroit red wings forward from 201214. Oct 21, 2014 when jordin tootoo knew he needed drug rehab. Contact jordin tootoo jordin tootoo official website. Reviewed in the united states on december 17, 2014. But maybe tootoos book will shed light on how this process. The best nhl salary cap hit data, daily tracking, nhl news and projections at your fingertips.
Jordin tootoo is the first player of inuk descent to suit up in the nhl. 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. It seemed as though nothing could stop jordin tootoo on the ice. Jordin tootoo, faces some of the hardest battles in life, including dealing with suicide, alcohol issues and family problems. Sep 12, 2016 hunter tootoos messy love triangle helped spur resignation from cabinet. But thats not the way tootoo saw it and not the way it would end.
Hunter tootoos messy love triangle helped spur resignation. Tootoo s main focus of the camp was making sure the kids were having fun and being able to enjoy themselves as a community. 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. Blackhawks agree to terms with forward jordin tootoo. Mar 04, 2017 jordin tootoo scored his first goal of the season saturday night against nashville. Jordin tootoos latest stop on a long, hard journey the new. Former nhl hockey player jordin tootoo recently released his book, all the way my life on. Jordin tootoo cap hit, salary, contracts, contract history, earnings, aav, free agent status. Her first book, jordin tootoo, traced tootoos journey from being coached by his dad on his first team in rankin inlet to his current role as an agitator for the. My life on ice, a collaboration with sports journalist stephen brunt, jordin tootoo talks about his personal life and struggles.
Oct 02, 2017 tootoo was waived by chicago on monday, rick ralph of tsn 1290 winnipeg reports though tootoo managed to score 30 points in 201112, hes been a grinding, energy guy for the entirety of his. He hails from rankin inlet, a small community in nunavut, canadaos newest territory. Growing up in rankin inlet, nunavut, jordin tootoo, the first inuk to play in the nhl, learned the game from his father, barney, but principally from. 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. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world more open and connected. The book makes me want to visit nunavut and explore preferably in the summer. 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. Tootoo, 33, has played the last two seasons with the new jersey devils where he. With signing of jordin tootoo, blackhawks bring in a heavy. Blackhawks sign veteran forward jordin tootoo chicago. The tootoo signing has been framed as the teams attempt to add to depth to its roster. Get the latest updated stats for chicago blackhawks right wing jordin tootoo on.
Tootoo doesnt throw an egregious suckerpunch, but he definitely catches reeves too early, before they square up in a game between the st. The terence tootoo memorial committee would like to thank all our sponsors for this event. In this exclusive excerpt from his new memoir, all the way. Jordin tootoo was born on february 2, 1983 in churchill, manitoba, canada. Book depository books with free delivery worldwide. Despite being on the smaller side 5foot9, 195 pounds jordin tootoo has carved out a lengthy nhl career playing a tough, physical style and often fighting players much larger than himself. In his new book, new jersey devil jordin tootoo deals with the racism hes faced as a professional hockey player, his struggles with substance abuse and losing his brother to suicide. Jordin tootoo vividly remembers his first nhl shift. Tootoo happy to share ups and downs from seasons in nhl. The blackhawks added to their forward depth on tuesday by signing right winger jordin tootoo to a oneyear deal, the team announced. First and foremost, i would consider this book a love letter to his late brother, terrence. Sep 01, 2016 this was a great book i bought for my nephew who is a big jordin tootoo fan. In the canadian north, the campaign turns to jordin tootoo, the first inuk player to join the nhl back in 2003, and pays homage to the beautiful nunavut landscape. But maybe tootoo s book will shed light on how this.
Moreso than other teams, the blackhawks are a team that desperately needs nhlcaliber players on contracts. He spent eight seasons with the nashville predators before signing with the detroit red wings in 2012. In 2011 jordin established the team tootoo fund in order to give back. Since retiring from hockey in 2018, tootoo has dedicated much of his time to speaking to. Jordin tootoo announces his retirement from the nhl. Find out all of the player trades, signings and free agency information at fox sports. Tootoo who signed with the red wings this offseason has become a fan favorite with his. 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. 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. Veteran forward jordin tootoo set to meet with devils general manager lou lamoriello today about signing in new jersey. Chicago blackhawks sign jordin tootoo the hockey writers. Tootoo has previously played for the nashville predators, detroit red wings and new jersey devils.
All the latest stats, news, highlights and more about jordin tootoo on tsn. Jordin published a book in 2014 called, all the way, my life on ice, where he talks candidly. 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 scores his first goal of the season youtube. Chicago blackhawks jordin tootoo, up close and personal. Oct 21, 2014 back in late december 2010, jordin tootoo was playing his typical agitatingstyle, hitting seemingly everything that moved, fighting, occasionally scoring for the nashville predators and then he was gone into the nhl and nhlpas joint substance abuse program on dec. Ci jordin tootoo hockey card 200708 opeechee base 272 jordin tootoo. Jordin tootoo plays right wing for the nhl new jersey devils and has also played for the detroit red wings and the nashville predators. In 2011 jordin established the team tootoo fund because he wanted to give back. Minister of fisheries, oceans and the canadian coast guard hunter tootoo answers a question. You can read more here and read much more if you pick up tootoo s book this week. Jordin tootoo talks with stephen brunt about growing up in northern canada. The highs and lows in the journey of the first inuk to play in the nhl lorimer recordbooks paperback september 1, 2016.
Tootoo is very open about his brothers suicide, what they meant to each other, and how he dealt with life after his death. 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 be drafted into the famed national hockey league. The book, however, for the most part is tootoo rambling on about girls, hockey, etc. Tootoo reflects on last time he saw his brother sportsnet. Jordin tootoo signed photo, autographed nhl pictures. And at the young age of 19, jordin tootoo also inspires. All the way my life on ice jordin tootoo official website. He joined allstar center pavel datsyuk on the red wings in 2012. He was born and raised in rankin inlet nunavut, and is the first inuit player to make it to the nhl. Jordin tootoo contract, jordin tootoo cap hit, salary and. Reprinted by permission of penguin canada books inc.
Apr 23, 2014 jordin tootoo gives his stick away to one lucky fan during pregame warmups. This quote is the turning point of this book it leads him to many challenges on his journey. Tootoo had the opportunity to open up about his personal life including his brothers suicide and his substance abuse issues. It was published by penguin canada and has a total of 240 pages in the book. Jordin tootoo contract, cap hit, salary cap, lifetime earnings, aav, advanced stats and nhl transaction history. Whl east first allstar team 2003 signed as a free agent by detroit, july 1, 2012. In 2012 during the nhl hockey lockout jordin tootoo took it upon himself to head up to his home town of rankin inlet, nunavut in order to host the first team tootoo hockey camp for the local kids.
Team tootoo among the wide range of charitable causes the team tootoo fund will help support are nonprofits addressing suicide awareness and prevention, as well as nonprofits supporting children and teens in need. 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. Signed as a free agent by new jersey, october 7, 2014. Terence tootoo memorial sports league 472 photos facebook. Jordin tootoo was born in churchill, manitoba on wednesday, february 2, 1983 millennials generation. Join facebook to connect with jordin tootoo and others you may know. Tootoo, a 20yearold nashville predators rookie forward at the time, thought he was. Jordin tootoo stats, news, video, bio, highlights on tsn. Oct 24, 2014 jordin tootoos latest stop on a long, hard journey jordin tootoo, the only inuk to play in the n. Get involved those who want to get involved can give any amount to the fund through the community foundation of middle tennessee. Canada gooses new campaign features jordin tootoo, the. 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.
If all the tickets happen to be sold before we will do the draw at that time. Jordin tootoo will be signing autographs march 2nd, at gibraltar trade center in mt. Who is jordin tootoo dating in 2020 and who has jordin dated. Jordin john kudluk tootoo is a canadian professional hockey player, who is currently playing for the new jersey devils of.
Nhl hockey player jordin tootoo opens up to peter mansbridge about his difficulties growing up in the north. The latest stats, facts, news and notes on jordin tootoo of the chicago blackhawks. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Blackhawks add a physical presence with the signing of. Jordin tootoo scored his first goal of the season saturday night against nashville. If you are looking to book for a speaking engagement, we only book a minimum of 812 months in advance. All the way all the challenges and pressure would have been more than enough for any rookie,but tootoo found something far more difficult, the tragic loss of his older brother before his first shift for the nashville predators.
Jordin tootoo in a national hockey league player with the chicago blackhawks. And its motivated by the same middlefingertotheworld attitude that got him from rankin inlet all the way to the nhl. Told in tootoo s bold voice, with contributions by stephen brunt, arguably one of the best sportswriters, all the way is the searing, honest tale of a young man who has risen to every challenge but all too nearly fell short in the toughest game of all. Aug 18, 2015 i had high hopes for this book but it unfortunately left me rather disappointed. Jordin tootoo on his triumph over addiction and growing up in the. The title of this book is all the way and it was written by jordin tootoo.
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. Lets take a look at jordin tootoo s current relationship, dating history, rumored hookups and past exes. Blackhawks add a physical presence with the signing of jordin tootoo. His final contract was played with the chicago blackhawks of the national hockey league nhl. The chicago blackhawks announced today they have agreed to terms with forward jordin tootoo on a oneyear contract. Tootoo was waived by chicago on monday, rick ralph of tsn 1290 winnipeg reports though tootoo managed to score 30 points in 201112, hes. Jordin tootoo chicago blackhawks yahoo sports sports. The chicago blackhawks have agreed to oneyear contract extensions through next season with defenseman michal rozsival and forward jordin tootoo. 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.
Jordin tootoo gives his stick away to one lucky fan during pregame warmups. Jordin tootoo was summoned to david poiles bridgestone arena office in december of 2010, just a few days before christmas. Back in late december 2010, jordin tootoo was playing his typical agitatingstyle. And when tootoo was drafted by nashville in 2000 and made the predators. 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. Jordin tootoo stats, news, videos, highlights, pictures, bio. Jordin tootoo special youth 2002 jordin tootoo shoots and he scores. Canadas first inuk nhl player, jordin tootoo, delved into his own mental. With signing of jordin tootoo, blackhawks bring in a heavy hitter. Jordin tootoo autograph signing at gibralter trade center. Jordin tootoo is my favorite hockey player and is a role model for children and adults everywhere. Weve postponed it till november when we have our tournament. Veteran forward jordin tootoo set to meet with devils general manager lou.