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. Homebuzz inuk nhl player jordin tootoo on life after going all the way buzz inuk nhl player jordin tootoo on life after going all the way. 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. The first inuk player in history to be drafted by the nhl, jordin tootoo announced his retirement after years in the league to give back to the communities he knows and loves. My life on ice by jordin tootoo and stephen brunt 2014, hardcover at the best online prices at. My life on ice, cowritten with sportsnet columnist stephen brunt, jordin tootoo reflects on the last night he saw his older brother. It seemed as though nothing could stop jordin tootoo on the ice. 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. The bestselling story of a true warriors toughest battle, now in paperback it seemed as though nothing could stop jordin tootoo on the ice.
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 happy to share ups and downs from seasons in nhl. 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. 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. Although hockey is a rough sport to begin with, jordin tootoo is known for having to fight his way through.
All the way my life on ice jordin tootoo official website. All the way my life on ice by jordin tootoo it seemed as though nothing could stop jordin tootoo on the ice. In 2011 jordin established the team tootoo fund in order to give back. Tootoo reflects on last time he saw his brother sportsnet. Then comes jordin tootoos book, the most compelling, honest and. 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. Bringing a message of inspired inclusivity, tootoo speaks to the need for real teamworkat work and in our social communities. Jordin tootoo details journey to nhl and battles with.
My life on ice reveals as much or more about his misadventures off the ice as it does his exploits in the rinkexcept to the extent that his inyour. Chicago blackhawks jordin tootoo, up close and personal. But thats not the way tootoo saw it and not the way it would end. Tootoo wrote a book with author stephen brunt, entitled all the way. Jordin tootoo is the first player of inuk descent to suit up in the nhl. The captain, a fan favourite, a star in international competition, tootoo was always a leader. 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 pulls no punches in raw autobiography. My life on ice, cowritten by stephen brunt and hitting store shelves wednesday.
Tootoo bares it all in his book sometimes with braggadocio, often with humility. The detroit red wings have bought out the final year of jordin tootoo s. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. Jordin tootoo, faces some of the hardest battles in life, including dealing with suicide, alcohol issues and family problems. 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. My life on ice, which was released in october of 14 while he was with the devils. Inuk nhl player jordin tootoo on life after going 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, he. Tootoo, now playing for the new jersey devils, has opened up about that situation in his new book, all the way. Inuk nhl player jordin tootoo on life after going all the. Jordin tootoo stats, news, videos, highlights, pictures.
Tootoo talks preds, remembers franchise that helped save. Jordin published a book in 2014 called, all the way, my life on ice, where he talks candidly. The title of this book is all the way and it was written by 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. It was published by penguin canada and has a total of 240 pages in the book. Theyre why he wrote his bestselling memoir, all the way. 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. 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. Regardless, shaw is gone and tootoo is here, so i set out to find out some more about this man. Jordin has had more than his fair share of fights both on and off the ice. 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. Blackhawks jordin tootoo relishes sober life after years. My life on ice, and founded team tootoo to help atrisk indigenous youth.
He grew up just outside the arctic circle, and didnt play organized hockey until. Jordin tootoo was summoned to david poiles bridgestone arena office in december of 2010, just a few days before christmas. A heartwrenching memoir from jordin tootoo macleans. Tootoo had the opportunity to open up about his personal life including his brothers suicide and his substance abuse issues. Though he played through it, tootoo suffered from many of the same problems that. Jordin tootoo speaking bio and videos the lavin agency. All the way by jordin tootoo penguin random house canada.
All the way by jordin tootoo, 9780143189206, available at book. In this exclusive excerpt from his new memoir, all the way. Jordin tootoo pulls no punches in raw autobiography part of healing is speaking out, and being comfortable with that by peter varga. And while he travels the world sharing his journey, the land where his ancestors lived for centuries, following caribou and bird migrations is a deep source of grounding for jordin. Jordin tootoo s new book portrays an honest account of a difficult upbringing in nunavut, and his rocky road to nhl success. It wasnt until 2003 that jordin kudluk thunder tootoo became the first inuk to play in an nhl game.