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. She is the author of the lorimer recordbooks title jordin tootoo. I remember 10 years ago or so i worked at a liquor store in west kelowna and i saw jordin several times a week just dropping so much cash on booze. Contact jordin tootoo jordin tootoo official website. Get 2020 nhl season stats, career statistics, game logs and injury updates on the chicago blackhawks right wing. 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. 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. 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, faces some of the hardest battles in life, including dealing with suicide, alcohol issues and family problems. Discover other books like this, author exclusives, and more. Melanie florence is a proud cree and a fulltime journalist and childrens writer currently based in toronto.
Although hockey is a rough sport to begin with, jordin tootoo is known for having to fight his way through. Reprinted by permission of penguin canada books inc. 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 with forward jordin tootoo on a oneyear contract. All the way by jordin tootoo penguin random house canada. Jordin tootoo stats, news, videos, highlights, pictures, bio. Sep 01, 2016 hockey is a relatively new sport in canadas north. Aug 18, 2015 jordin tootoo is my favorite hockey player and is a role model for children and adults everywhere.
Jordin tootoo was born february 2, 1983 in manitoba. Blackhawks agree to terms with forward jordin tootoo. Oct 24, 2014 in this exclusive excerpt from his new memoir, all the way. Follow jordin tootoo s instagram account to see all 1,094 of their photos and videos. Tootoo was waived by chicago on monday, rick ralph of tsn 1290 winnipeg reports. We have over 35,000 players and 1,300,000 hockey cards in total stock. My life on ice, cowritten with sportsnet columnist stephen brunt, jordin tootoo reflects on the last night he saw his older brother. A heartwrenching memoir from jordin tootoo macleans. All the way my life on ice jordin tootoo official website.
I was really happy because he seemed like a great guy. 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. I dont think ive ever before read such an honest, bare, and exposed account of a life. Though tootoo managed to score 30 points in 201112, hes. He was born and raised in rankin inlet nunavut, and is the first inuit player to make it to the nhl. Follow jordin tootoos instagram account to see all 1,094 of their photos and videos.
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 tootoo nashville predators the nashville predators are a team without a flashy superstar. First up on the docket is jordin tootoos autobiography, all the way. Already a household name in nunavut, jordin tootoo went. The book is divided into nine, very manageable chapters loosely based on the chronology of main events in tootoos life, and the reader learns about the land, heritage and family into which tootoo was born, the first time jordin donned skates, how tootoo tirelessly practiced and worked his way up through teams and competitions, the tragedy that. In this exclusive excerpt from his new memoir, all the way. Signed as a free agent by new jersey, october 7, 2014. Oct 02, 2017 tootoo was waived by chicago on monday, rick ralph of tsn 1290 winnipeg reports.
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. My life on ice, jordin tootoo details his last night drinking and the decision to enter rehab. This book was so easy to read that i felt that he was talking directly to me. Bibliography of resources for jordan tootoo indigenous.
Center ice collectibles is your source to jordin tootoo hockey cards. Growing up in rankin inlet, nunavut, jordin tootoo, the first inuk to play in the. Then comes jordin tootoos book, the most compelling, honest and unputdownable hockey read in years. 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. It seemed as though nothing could stop jordin tootoo on the ice. My life on ice, a collaboration with sports journalist stephen brunt, jordin tootoo talks about his personal life and struggles. He was the first inuk player and first person raised in nunavut to play in the nhl. Jordin tootoos latest stop on a long, hard journey the new. The hawks could simply resign 30yearold andrew desjardins or 34yearold jordin tootoo, who both hit the 4070 benchmark, but are impending free agents. Jordin tootoo stats, news, video, bio, highlights on tsn.
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. The book is divided into nine, very manageable chapters loosely based on the chronology of main events in tootoo s life, and the reader learns about the land, heritage and family into which tootoo was born, the first time jordin donned skates, how tootoo tirelessly practiced and worked his way up through teams and competitions, the tragedy that. 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. 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. Ultimately, for tootoo, returning home was just as important as making it out. All the latest stats, news, highlights and more about jordin tootoo on tsn. Jordin tootoo cap hit, salary, contracts, contract history, earnings, aav, free agent status. Select 20162017 20152016 20142015 202014 201220 20112012 20102011 20092010 20082009 20072008 20062007 20052006 20042005 20032004.
Whl east first allstar team 2003 signed as a free agent by detroit, july 1, 2012. Oct 24, 2014 jordin tootoos latest stop on a long, hard journey jordin tootoo, the only inuk to play in the n. Although hockey is a rough sport to begin with, jordin tootoo is known for having to. The books title is a reference to a note he left jordin, his best friend, imploring him to go all the way. If you are looking to book for a speaking engagement, we only book a minimum of 812 months in advance. More winter friday nights than not through my first few years of high school, i was in my usual seat at the local arena, three or four rows up behind the home teams bench. Though tootoo managed to score 30 points in 201112, hes been a grinding, energy guy for the entirety of his career. As a counselor who works in the mental health and addictions field, this was absolutely inspiring and touching. Among these are anaheim california, dallas texas, uniondale new york, ottawa ontario, pittsburgh pennsylvania and denver colorado. Center ice collectibles jordin tootoo hockey cards. What happens to enforcers when hockey uses them up. Back in late december 2010, jordin tootoo was playing his typical agitatingstyle, hitting seemingly everything that moved, fighting, occasionally scoring for the nashville predators. Jordin tootoos latest stop on a long, hard journey jordin tootoo, the only inuk to play in the n.
In 2011 jordin established the team tootoo fund because he wanted to give back. All the way by jordin tootoo overdrive rakuten overdrive. Select 20162017 20152016 20142015 202014 201220 20112012 20102011 20092010 20082009 2007. The highs and lows in the journey of the first inuit to play in the nhl. However, the pair have combined for one point in 63 mangames this season and may not strike bowman as players worth keeping, since they are nearly guaranteed to not be selected by vegas. 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. 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. Project muse promotes the creation and dissemination of essential humanities and social science resources through collaboration with libraries, publishers, and scholars worldwide. Tootoo reflects on last time he saw his brother sportsnet. In the 20112012hockey season as a member of the nashville predators, he will be playing in many cities.
Jordin tootoo is my favorite hockey player and is a role model for children and adults everywhere. Jordin tootoo in a national hockey league player with the chicago blackhawks. Join facebook to connect with jordin tootoo and others you may know. Jordin tootoo game by game stats and performance chicago. Find jordin tootoo stats, teams, height, weight, position. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the. Jordin grew up in a very traditional way of life living off the land. 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. Center ice collectibles has something for all collectors of hockey cards. Legends of hockey nhl player search player jordin tootoo. This autobiography is not a story that asks the reader to pity jordin, and it is never a book that attempts to explain or make excuses for anything. Sep 14, 2014 jordin tootoo documentary by ray zate. Jun 16, 2017 jordin tootoo in a national hockey league player with the chicago blackhawks. All the way by jordin tootoo meet your next favorite book.
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