Before the start of an american hockey league game wednesday night, the 31yearold forward who plays. This biography tells the story of recently retired national hockey league player jordin tootoo from rankin inlet, nunavut located just below the arctic circle in canada. The title of this book is all the way and it was written by jordin tootoo. Apr 23, 2014 jordin tootoo gives his stick away to one lucky fan during pregame warmups. The book deals with the racism hes faced as a professional hockey player, his struggles with substance abuse and losing his brother to suicide.
All the way by jordin tootoo meet your next favorite book. Jordin tootoo played for the brandon wheat kings in the western hockey league whl from 1999 to 2003 before being chosen by the nashville predators in the 2001 nhl entry draft. Jordin tootoo, faces some of the hardest battles in life, including dealing with suicide, alcohol issues and family problems. Terence, himself, was a talented hockey player and, like jordin, was.
Nhl hockey player jordin tootoo opens up to peter mansbridge about his difficulties growing up in the north. And its motivated by the same middlefingertotheworld attitude that got him from rankin inlet all the way to the nhl. Tootoo has previously played for the nashville predators and the detroit red wings. In the novel all the way by jordin tootoo the book focuses on conflict essay essay example on in the novel all the way by jordin tootoo the book focuses on conflict. Her first book, jordin tootoo, traced tootoo s journey from being coached by his dad on his first team in rankin inlet to his current role as an agitator for the nashville predators. A freshlycarved hockey stick, polished and signed by former. Jul 05, 2015 first up on the docket is jordin tootoos autobiography, all the way. Hockey was born in canada, so it comes as a shock to learn that the first inuit to play in the national hockey league was jordin tootoo, who made it to the nashville predators in 2003. Jordin tootoo facts, bio, family, life, updates 2020. He hasnt touched a drop of alcohol in more than six years and has moved on from what he refers to as his past life.
A message to jordin in his brother terences suicide note. Melanie florence is a proud cree and a fulltime journalist and childrens writer currently based in toronto. 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. Whenever i am faced with a big challenge from now on, i will think of how jordin persevered through all of his. Apr 24, 2014 jordin tootoo isnt in the nhl, but hes still finding a way to put smiles on fans faces. Find jordin tootoo stats, teams, height, weight, position. 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. Oct 24, 2014 jordin tootoos latest stop on a long, hard journey jordin tootoo, the only inuk to play in the n. One of hockeys trailblazers says goodbye to the game. The chicago blackhawks have made several roster moves heading into the season, including moving jordin tootoo to longterm injured reserve.
A video of inuk hockey star jordin tootoo making a kids day has gone viral. Jordin john kudluk tootoo is a canadian professional hockey player who is currently playing for the chicago blackhawks of. Back in late december 2010, jordin tootoo was playing his typical agitatingstyle, hitting seemingly everything that moved, fighting, occasionally scoring for the nashville predators. Tootoo happy to share ups and downs from seasons in nhl. Jordin tootoo details journey to nhl and battles with alcohol. Tootoo talks preds, remembers franchise that helped save his. Jordin tootoo speaking bio and videos the lavin agency.
This book was so easy to read that i felt that he was talking directly to me. 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. A fan favorite on the ice in nashville, tootoo thought he had everything. My life on ice, a collaboration with sports journalist stephen brunt, jordin tootoo talks about his personal life and struggles. 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. Unfollow jordin tootoo to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Dec 14, 2011 hockey is a relatively new sport in canadas north. All the way by jordin tootoo 2015, paperback for sale. He went on to play with the detroit red wings, new jersey devils and chicago blackhawks, banking 161 points, including 65 goals in 723 career games. Jordin has had more than his fair share of fights both on and off the ice. Boy who received jordin tootoo s stick just wants to take it everywhere. I mean, fuck, who wouldnt be an alcoholic after that. All the way my life on ice jordin tootoo official website.
Tootoo, a 20yearold nashville predators rookie forward at the time, thought he was going to have a great chance to score his first nhl goal. 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. Jordin tootoo gives young hockey fan a stick, makes his night. The stress of competition in the worlds top hockey league, the travel, the media, the homesicknessand the added pressure to hold ones head high as a role.
Although hockey is a rough sport to begin with, jordin tootoo is known for having to fight his way through. 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. Founded in 2009, the hockey writers is a premier destination for news and information on. Sep 01, 2016 hockey is a relatively new sport in canadas north. My life on ice, cowritten by stephen brunt and hitting store shelves wednesday. 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. Dec 10, 2014 jordin tootoo discusses his time in nhl and losing his brother to suicide. The highs and lows in the journey of the first inuk to. Tootoo said the pain of losing terence was a heavy factor that led to alcohol abuse. 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 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. Tells the story of jordin tootoo, first nunavut to play in the nhl.
Even though im not a tootoo fan, i still enjoyed this very short book. Knocked down by jordan the lines, janel o brien, six to 220, eight pounds, bounces back up at the fence. Oct 21, 2014 tootoo, now playing for the new jersey devils, has opened up about that situation in his new book, all the way. The book s title is a reference to a note he left jordin, his best friend, imploring him to go all the way. His final contract was played with the chicago blackhawks of the national hockey league nhl. Follow jordin tootoo s instagram account to see all 1,095 of their photos and videos. Jordin tootoo signed photo, autographed nhl pictures. Photo by courtney szto tootoo s book is a confession, consequences be damned. This book shows tootoos absolute dedication and hard work in not only his professional life as a hockey player, but also his personal life. I enjoyed this book very much because it was a true story of an aboriginal boy who becomes a professional athlete. 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. Tootoo has played for the nashville predators, detroit red wings, new jersey devils and chicago blackhawks. Of inuit and ukrainian descent, he is both the first inuk player and the first player to grow up in.
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. The captain of canada s 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. 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 is a fan favorite with grand rapids griffins fans. The story shares jordin s story of overcoming culture shock, racism, and a tragic suicid. 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. 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. Jordin tootoo details journey to nhl and battles with. Aug 18, 2015 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.
Jordin tootoo talks to hockey fans about the stick he uses ahead of a game during. 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. Jordin tootoo is my favorite hockey player and is a role model for children and adults everywhere. Ultimately, for tootoo, returning home was just as important as making it out. 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. And its motivated by the same middlefingertotheworld. And when tootoo was drafted by nashville in 2000 and made the predators out of camp in 2003, he became a leader in another way. 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. Get 2020 nhl season stats, career statistics, game logs and injury updates on the chicago blackhawks right wing. Tootoo talks preds, remembers franchise that helped save. Jordin tootoo is a very inspiring person and this book has taught me many valuable lessons. All the way by jordin tootoo overdrive rakuten overdrive. In so many ways, jordin tootoo is a walking, talking, brawling, honest, open, and vulnerable contradiction, a man who by all accounts should never, on the surface, have made it out of rankin inlet. 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.
The captain, a fan favourite, a star in international competition, tootoo was always a leader. Jordin tootoo makes a heros return to rankin inlet the globe and. Jordin kindly signed both sticks along with a copy of his wonderful book. 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 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. She is the author of the lorimer recordbooks title jordin tootoo.
It wasnt until 2003 that jordin kudluk thunder tootoo became the first inuk to play in an nhl game. Photo by courtney szto tootoos book is a confession, consequences be damned. 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. Tootoo was the first native canadian inuk an inuit person. As a counselor who works in the mental health and addictions field, this was absolutely inspiring and touching.
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. Hockey books archives page 5 of 6 the hockey writers. Little hockey fan freaks out when jordin tootoo gives him his. In 2011 jordin established the team tootoo fund in order to give back. Tootoo opens up about drug rehab in new book brian manzullo, detroit free press published 6. The hockey news, 2014 summer time means summer reading. Yet jordin s is not a story of some kids incredible luck of escaping a home and community wracked by deep trouble.
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