Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world more open and connected. 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. Dec 22, 2012 the biggest thing for me was making sure that i got my grade 12 diploma nhl detroit red wings and inuit descent jordin tootoo shared his personal story of empowerment to aboriginal high school. 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. 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 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. A fan favorite on the ice in nashville, tootoo thought he had everything. And when tootoo was drafted by nashville in 2000 and made the predators out of camp in 2003, he became a leader in. Oct 04, 2017 the blackhawks placed tootoo upper body on longterm injured reserve tuesday, tracey myers of nbc sports chicago reports tootoo could return to the big club later this season, but even if hes. Just as hes done throughout his career, jordin tootoo pulls no punches in his book. Oct 03, 2017 the chicago blackhawks have made several roster moves heading into the season, including moving jordin tootoo to longterm injured reserve. 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. Jordin tootoo had an assist in the win and now has points in three straight games for the first time since feb.
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 returned home to rankin inlet to a heros welcome, but he carried a. Hunter tootoo, nunavuts mp and a former federal cabinet minister, told cbc news on wednesday that he had an inappropriate relationship before his sudden resignation from cabinet and liberal. The captain, a fan favourite, a star in international competition, tootoo was always a leader. 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. Last seen in the 20162017 season with the chicago blackhawks nhl. Jordin tootoos latest stop on a long, hard journey the.
I was just reading your book, the man said, looking back at the. Jordin tootoo makes young boys day by giving away stick. 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. Subscribe to the play index and get access to more data than you can imagine. 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. Oct 21, 2014 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.
Jordin tootoo returns home with a mission to save others from his. The blackhawks placed tootoo upper body on longterm injured reserve tuesday, tracey myers of nbc sports chicago reports tootoo could return to the big club later this season, but even if. You can read more here and read much more if you pick up tootoos book this week. Ultimately, for tootoo, returning home was just as important as making it out. Jordin tootoo makes a heros return to rankin inlet the globe and.
All the latest stats, news, highlights and more about jordin tootoo on tsn. Jordin tootoo, faces some of the hardest battles in life, including dealing with suicide, alcohol issues and family problems. He looked back down at his book as tootoo left and the steel door closed. Jordin tootoo details journey to nhl and battles with alcohol. It wasnt until 2003 that jordin kudluk thunder tootoo became the first inuk to play in an nhl game. Jordin tootoo returned home to rankin inlet to a heros welcome, but he. It seemed as though nothing could stop jordin tootoo on the ice. Jordin tootoo player profile, stats and championships.
Jordin tootoos older brother terence played for the roanoke express of the echl in the 200102 season. You remember jordin tootoo from his short stint as a gritty detroit red wings forward from 201214. Unfollow jordin tootoo to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. He hails from rankin inlet, a small community in nunavut, canadaos newest territory. Oct 15, 2015 it seemed as though nothing could stop jordin tootoo on the ice.
Jordin tootoo is a very inspiring person and this book has taught me many valuable lessons. The list also includes assigning several players to the minor leagues, but both alex debrincat and gustav forsling are expected to be back with the club. He is the first inuk to play in national hockey league nhl. 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. Jordins father, barney tootoo, was born in a shack on the arctic circle to a carpenter and a cleaning lady, raised on the land and trained as a hardrock miner. Jordin tootoo is the first player of inuk descent to suit up in the nhl. The book makes me want to visit nunavut and explore preferably in the summer. Jordin tootoo details journey to nhl and battles with. Tootoo s story comes at the reader like a slapshot, freighted with tootoo s pain and power. 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.
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. Join facebook to connect with jordin tootoo and others you may know. Tootoo has been honing his skills on the ice since he was eight years old. 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. Tootoo talks preds, remembers franchise that helped save his. Grade 10 english training papers 20042005 page 2 when jordin tootoo played his first game for the nashville predators, he made history by becoming the first person of inuit descent to play in the national hockey. Jordin tootoo makes young boys day by giving away stick jordin tootoo took the time to say hi to a young fan and give away his stick in ahl grand rapids finale, leading to one happy.
Jordin tootoo stats, news, video, bio, highlights on tsn. Sep 01, 2016 this was a great book i bought for my nephew who is a big jordin tootoo fan. In 20 stephen brunt mentioned on radio that he was working on a book with tootoo. In this exclusive excerpt from his new memoir, all the way. Follow jordin tootoo s instagram account to see all 1,084 of their photos and videos. The biggest thing for me was making sure that i got my grade 12 diploma nhl detroit red wings and inuit descent jordin tootoo shared his personal story of. Jordin tootoos latest stop on a long, hard journey. Terence had a successful junior career with the ocn blizzard, and was named the express rookie of the year. Grade 10 english training papers 20042005 page 2 when jordin tootoo played his first game for the nashville predators, he made history by becoming the first person of inuit descent to. Find all the books, read about the author, and more.
Provide a copy of jordin tootoos statistics to the students either on paper or on a display. 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. Jordin tootoo talks to hockey fans about the stick he uses ahead of a game during. Tootoo reflects on last time he saw his brother sportsnet. In 2011 jordin established the team tootoo fund in order to give back. Tootoo talks preds, remembers franchise that helped save. Get 2020 nhl season stats, career statistics, game logs and injury updates on the chicago blackhawks right wing. In august 2002, terence died by suicide at the age of 22, in the wake of an arrest for drunk driving. Provide the class with a short history on jordin tootoo. The books title is a reference to a note he left jordin, his best friend, imploring him to go all the way. Although hockey is a rough sport to begin with, jordin tootoo is known for having to fight his way through. Nhl hockey player jordin tootoo opens up to peter mansbridge about his difficulties growing up in the north.
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. The highs and lows in the journey of the first inuk to play in the nhl lorimer recordbooks paperback september 1, 2016. Hunter tootoo apologizes for consensual but inappropriate. Jordin tootoo was summoned to david poiles bridgestone arena office in december of 2010, just a few days before christmas. Jordin tootoo gives his stick away to one lucky fan during pregame warmups.
All the way my life on ice jordin tootoo official website. Whenever i am faced with a big challenge from now on, i will think of how jordin persevered through all of his. Jordin john kudluk tootoo msm is a canadian former professional hockey player, who played. You can read more here and read much more if you pick up tootoo s book this week. Oct 24, 2014 in this exclusive excerpt from his new memoir, all the way. Apr 23, 2014 jordin tootoo gives his stick away to one lucky fan during pregame warmups. 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. Get uptodate all statistics, corsifenwick, splits and much more about right wing jordin tootoo on hockeyreference. Oct 21, 2014 you remember jordin tootoo from his short stint as a gritty detroit red wings forward from 201214. My life on ice, cowritten with sportsnet columnist stephen brunt, jordin tootoo reflects on the last night he saw his older brother. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. Get all the latest stats, news, videos and more on jordin tootoo. Follow jordin tootoos instagram account to see all 1,084 of their photos and videos. Oct 21, 2014 news jordin tootoos life in the fast lane.
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