All the way by jordin tootoo penguin random house canada. Then comes jordin tootoos book, the most compelling, honest and. My life on ice, cowritten by stephen brunt and hitting store shelves wednesday. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world more open and connected. The devils jordin tootoo said canucks pesky winger alexandre burrows made classless remarks about tootoos family and personal life while the two players were in the penalty box sunday. Jordin tootoo said alexandre burrows said personal stuff. Jordin tootoo was born on february 2, 1983 in churchill, manitoba, canada. Robert bortuzzo vs jordin tootoo round 1 dec 29, 2014. 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. 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. Provide the class with a short history on jordin tootoo. Jordin tootoo chameleon creative portfolio of web design. Tootoo had the opportunity to open up about his personal life including his brothers suicide and his substance abuse issues.
And its motivated by the same middlefingertotheworld attitude that got him from rankin inlet all the way to the nhl. All the way by jordin tootoo, 9780143189206, available at book. It seemed as though nothing could stop jordin tootoo on the ice. All the way my life on ice by jordin tootoo it seemed as though nothing could stop jordin tootoo on the ice. Tootoo reflects on last time he saw his brother sportsnet.
Tootoo definition is going beyond the bounds of convention, good taste, or common sense. 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. My life on ice, cowritten with sportsnet columnist stephen brunt, jordin tootoo reflects on the last night he saw his older brother. In 2011 jordin established the team tootoo fund in order to give back. And if i got into trouble away from the rink, i made it up on the ice. Tootoo resigned from that position on may 31, 2016, to take a. In a stunningly open interview with kuc that is reminiscent of the piece done by david pollock of the hockey news concerning devin setoguchi who cleared waivers today and was sent to. 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 tootoos autobiography, all the way. Jordin tootoo is the first player of inuk descent to suit up in the nhl. We were fortunate to be chosen to design his website, promote his charity team tootoo and also his new book all the way.
Team tootoo fund provides grants to various charities supporting suicide prevention and at risk youth. Were going to know a lot more about tootoos situation really soon. He had to overcome the social problems that are associated with the far north. Jordin tootoos latest stop on a long, hard journey the. Tootoo, now playing for the new jersey devils, has opened up about that situation in his new book, all the way. Unrestricted free agent forward jordin tootoo rejected a twoway deal from the winnipeg jets, according to ken wiebe of the winnipeg sun the. In the 20112012hockey season as a member of the nashville predators, he will be playing in many cities. By the way, jordin 22 tootoo was born on february 2nd and his website was set live on november 22nd around 2. 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. All the way my life on ice jordin tootoo official website. He grew up just outside the arctic circle, and didnt play organized hockey until.
Even after tootoo returned, a lot of the talk was in generalities. The captain, a fan favourite, a star in international competition, tootoo was always a leader. Ottawanunavut mp hunter tootoo, who cited an alcohol problem for leaving the liberal caucus and cabinet earlier this year, apologized wednesday for. Provide a copy of jordin tootoos statistics to the students either on paper or on a display. When i was drinking, i was selfish because of my addiction to popularity and being out in the public eye. 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. This book clearly demonstrates how our upbringing plays a major role in who we are in our adulthood. First up on the docket is jordin tootoo s autobiography, all the way. The new jersey devils forward, and first inuit player in nhl history, is coming out with a tellall book, all the way. Its not easy to open up about alcoholism and the effect it has on your life and the people around you. In this exclusive excerpt from his new memoir, all the way. This book shows tootoos absolute dedication and hard work in not only his professional life as a hockey player, but also his personal life. My life on ice, a collaboration with sports journalist stephen brunt, jordin tootoo talks about his personal life and struggles. The highs and lows in the journey of the first inuk to play in the nhl lorimer recordbooks florence, melanie on.
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. Every day, well send you an email to your inbox with scores, todays schedule, top performers, new debuts and interesting tidbits. I used that as a mechanism to create commotion with everyone. Jordin tootoo gives his stick away to one lucky fan during pregame warmups. Jordin tootoos latest stop on a long, hard journey. 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. 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. All the latest stats, news, highlights and more about jordin tootoo on tsn. Jordin tootoo stats, news, video, bio, highlights on tsn. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. According to sestitos post game interview, he asked tootoo if he wanted to go and tootoo turned him down. Jordin tootoo details journey to nhl and battles with.
Told in tootoos 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. Tootoo was waived by chicago on monday, rick ralph of tsn 1290 winnipeg reports though tootoo managed to score 30 points in 201112, hes. Photo by courtney szto tootoos book is a confession, consequences be damned. Tootoo bares it all in his book sometimes with braggadocio, often with humility. Jordin tootoo said alexandre burrows said personal stuff about him and his family while they were in penalty box in the first period. Join facebook to connect with tj tootoo and others you may know. Although hockey is a rough sport to begin with, jordin tootoo is known for having to fight his way through. I think tootoo took exception to a hit i had just made, he said. Robert bortuzzo vs jordin tootoo round 1 from the pittsburgh penguins at new jersey devils game on dec 29, 2014. About all the way the bestselling story of a true warrior s toughest battle, now in paperback it seemed as though nothing could stop jordin tootoo on the ice.
Tootoo has been honing his skills on the ice since he was eight years old. 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 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. All the way, which became the title of tootoos book, was a phrase terence used in his suicide note. The hockey news, 2014 summer time means summer reading. Whl east first allstar team 2003 signed as a free agent by detroit, july 1, 2012. Just as hes done throughout his career, jordin tootoo pulls no punches in his book.
Jordin had more than his fair share of fights both on and off the ice. This is an absolutely must read for anyone even if you dont like hockey. Jordin tootoo says alexandre burrows made remarks about. 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. But thats not the way tootoo saw it and not the way it would end. It wasnt until 2003 that jordin kudluk thunder tootoo became the first inuk to play in an nhl game. Jordin tootoo is known for having to fight his way through. Signed as a free agent by new jersey, october 7, 2014. Jordin has had more than his fair share of fights both on and off the ice. Jordin tootoo has done just that over the past few years, and again to chris kuc of the chicago tribune. A heartwrenching memoir from jordin tootoo macleans. 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. 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. Jordin tootoo, faces some of the hardest battles in life, including dealing with suicide, alcohol issues and family problems.
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