Jordin tootoo was born on february 2, 1983 in churchill, manitoba, canada. Dec 27, 2007 jordin tootoo vs james wisniewski on december 26, 2007. Jan 21, 2010 we all have our books in goodreads all tagged up into shelves. All the way by jordin tootoo 2015, paperback for sale. The captain, a fan favourite, a star in international competition, tootoo was always a leader. Jul 05, 2015 first up on the docket is jordin tootoos autobiography, all the way.
Jordin tootoo doesnt watch much hockey anymore but reflecting on his storied career as the first inuk to play in the nhl, hes reminded of how it saved him. Jordin tootoo, the nhls first inuk hockey player, will give a. 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 hortons commercial, with less insight. The bestselling story of a true warriors toughest battle, now in paperback. 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. The nhl player from rankin inlet, nunavut, appears in a new public service. New jersey devils forward jordin tootoo delivers a huge hit on boston bruins forward carl soderberg on open ice. They are a team that prides itself on structure and workethic and having players from all parts of the lineup contribute to the success of the team.
Jordin tootoos older brother terence played for the roanoke express of the echl in the 200102 season. Jordin tootoo stats, news, videos, highlights, pictures. 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. Hand out or display jordin tootoos statistics to the students either on paper or on a display. 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. The bestselling story of a true warriors toughest battle, now in paperback it seemed as though nothing could stop jordin tootoo on the ice. Jordin grew up in a very traditional way of life living off the land. First up on the docket is jordin tootoo s autobiography, all the way. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read now im catching on. Apr 24, 2014 theres nothing more exciting for a young sports fan than meeting his or her favorite athlete. But maybe tootoo s book will shed light on how this process works. When the book hit shelves last year, maclean s 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 hortons commercial, with less insight. Jordin tootoo appears in new video for rcmp antiviolence. The front and back covers of jordin tootoos all the way.
The jordin and terence tootoo story starts during the summer of 2002 in rankin inlet, a tiny arctic community in canadas newly created nunavut territory. Read all the way my life on ice by jordin tootoo available from rakuten kobo. Join facebook to connect with jordin tootoo and others you may know. Sep 01, 2016 hockey is a relatively new sport in canadas north. The detroit red wings have bought out the final year of jordin tootoo s.
A heartwrenching memoir from jordin tootoo macleans. Jordin has had more than his fair share of fights both on and off the ice. Melanie florence is a proud cree and a fulltime journalist and childrens writer currently based in toronto. What makes this book different than others of its ilk. Although hockey is a rough sport to begin with, jordin tootoo is known for having to fight his way through. To begin with, jordin tootoo is still an active player in the national hockey league.
In 2011, jordin established the team tootoo fund in order to give back. Give a copy of the activity sheet for each student. Inuk hockey star jordin tootoo has teamed up with the rcmp for a campaign aimed at preventing violence against women. Not only is he admired for his skill but also the way he uses his fame to draw attention to many of the issues in his community. It wasnt until 2003 that jordin kudluk thunder tootoo became the first inuk to play in an nhl game. Jordin tootoo slated to speak about mental health at rrc. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Chicago blackhawks jordin tootoo, up close and personal. He was the first inuk player and first person raised in nunavut to play in the nhl. Just as hes done throughout his career, jordin tootoo pulls no punches in his book.
On tuesday, the 33yearold tootoo signed a oneyear deal with the chicago blackhawks. But thats not the way tootoo saw it and not the way it would end. 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. This book was so easy to read that i felt that he was talking directly to me. Blackhawks agree to extensions with rozsival, tootoo. Check out these gifs to see hockey player jordin tootoo make the life of a young fan.
Whl east first all star team 2003 signed as a free agent by detroit, july 1, 2012. Tootoo, the nhls first inuk player, will share his story with students by gabrielle piche red river college students will have the chance to hear a former nhl player speak about mental health and well being this february. Jordin tootoo, faces some of the hardest battles in life, including dealing with suicide, alcohol issues and family problems. And when he was drafted by nashville in 2001 and made the predators out of camp in 2003, he became a leader in another way as the first player of inuk descent. It seemed as though nothing could stop jordin tootoo on the. 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.
The chicago blackhawks announced today they have agreed to terms on a oneyear contract extensions with defenseman michal rozsival and forward jordin tootoo. In 2011 jordin established the team tootoo fund in order to give back. Dec 31, 2016 suddenly i have lost all the books on my nook. Jordin tootoo born jordin john kudluk tootoo on february 2, 1983 is a canadian professional hockey player for the chicago blackhawks of the national hockey league nhl jordin has also played for detroits central division rival, the nashville predators. Plugged my nook in and it answered by a verified electronics technician. 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. My life on ice by jordin tootoo and stephen brunt 2014, hardcover at the best online prices at. 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. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world more open and connected.
It seemed as though nothing could stop jordin tootoo on the ice. As a counselor who works in the mental health and addictions field, this was absolutely inspiring and touching. Tootoo has previously played for the nashville predators, detroit red wings and new jersey devils. The highs and lows in the journey of the first inuk to play in the nhl lorimer recordbooks. I dont listen to audiobooks, and i dont believe there is one of jordin tootoo s hockey memoir, but this is the book id start with if i were ever going down that path because the book is written as though youre sitting next to this guy, and its getting later and later at night, and hes telling you more and more stuff you didnt think youd ever know and its all coming. She is the author of the lorimer recordbooks title jordin tootoo. My life on ice, cowritten by stephen brunt and hitting store shelves wednesday. 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. And its motivated by the same middlefingertotheworld. Winnipeg sun one of the years notable sports books. To help keep our communities safe, all our retail locations are temporarily closed until further notice. 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. In their roundone win over the anaheim ducks, the predators got this kind of timely contribution from jordin tootoo, and they couldnt be happier about the way the bruising winger is playing.
Jordin tootoo is my favorite hockey player and is a role model for children and adults everywhere. Tootoo, now playing for the new jersey devils, has opened up about that situation in his new book, all the way. Stephen brunt 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. 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. Rankin inlet, nunavuts jordin tootoo will be back playing in the national hockey league next season. My life on and off the air ebook written by bob cole, stephen brunt. His final contract was played with the chicago blackhawks of the national hockey league nhl.
Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. 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. Do you duplicate that shelftag structure in calibre. And thats what happened when jordin tootoo of the grand rapids griffins formerly with the detroit.
Jordin tootoo plays right wing for the nhl new jersey devils and has also played for the detroit red wings and the nashville predators. So if you think you have a problem, dont be afraid, like i say. Those calibre tags dont transfer over to my nook i dont think. Was really hoping he was on the roster and we had a game on february 2nd or 22nd, 2022 and we had a stoppage of play at 2. Just as the inuitone of the indigenous peoples of canadas northare realizing the dream of selfgovernment in their own territory, two young brothers are also making history. 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. Then comes jordin tootoos book, the most compelling, honest and. In the 20112012hockey season as a member of the nashville predators, he will be playing in many cities. First up on the docket is jordin tootoos autobiography, all the way. All the way by jordin tootoo penguin random house canada. All the way jordin tootoo mcnally robinson booksellers. 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.
Aug 06, 2009 jordin tootoo kidnapped, saved, on road hockey rumble. The book s title is a reference to a note he left jordin, his best friend, imploring him to go all the way. Jordin tootoo stats, news, videos, highlights, pictures, bio. Signed as a free agent by new jersey, october 7, 2014. Jordin published a book in 2014 called, all the way, my life on ice, where he talks candidly about the road hes traveled both before and after he made it big. 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. Bibliography of resources for jordan tootoo indigenous. All of these words are accurate, based on my reading of the book. Mar 19, 20 for this reason i want to introduce you to jordin tootoo.
All the way my life on ice jordin tootoo official website. Ultimately, for tootoo, returning home was just as important as making it out. As jordins mother, rose tootoo, told the cbc news, everybody makes mistakes. And when he was drafted by nashville in 2001 and made the predators out of camp in 2003, he became a leader in another way as the first player of inuk descent to suit up in the nhl. Not only is he admired for his hockey skills but also the way he uses his fame to draw attention to many of the issues in his community. Photo by courtney szto tootoos book is a confession, consequences be damned. My life on ice by jordin tootoo on the forecheck sb nation. Shop amongst our popular books, including 4, all the way, jordin tootoo and more from jordin tootoo. Stephen brunt is one of my favorite writers, so that helps to raise my expectations even higher of what should already be a fascinating story on to itself jordin tootoo s autobiography, all the way. 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. Jordin tootoo details journey to nhl and battles with alcohol.
In august 2002, terence died by suicide at the age of 22, in the wake of an arrest for drunk driving. 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. 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. 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.