He defined the heart and soul of the game of hockey, the Kivalliq region of Nunavut and his Inuit culture and heritage with his determination to succeed and never give up, no matter how much pain he was in. Now, a year after its initial release, the …

… am EST Hockey Helps the Homeless to bring Jordin Tootoo, ex- … , business development manager for Hockey Helps the Homeless. The … Hockey Helps the Homeless all-star team led by captain Jordin Tootoo … — the first Inuk to play in the NHL — …

… the life of trailblazing Inuk hockey star Jordin Tootoo is finally coming to … in the National Hockey League, played 765 NHL games over 13 … his pro career with the Nashville Predators but also had stints … him. He entered the NHL’s Substance Abuse Program and …

… lot. For me, it was Jordin Tootoo who lit that spark. When … wanted to give back through hockey.” Delays and setbacks followed; … communities, the road to elite hockey is full of barriers: distance … on to leadership roles beyond hockey after they graduate. We …

… weekends Orange Jersey Project celebrity hockey game at Sandman Centre. … third-annual Every Child Matters Hockey Game. Following three periods … , Harlan Kingfisher, Jared Aulinm, Jordin Tootoo, Trevor Kidd and David Klatt … 39;s Every Child Matters Hockey Game.

In 2001, Jordin Kudluk Tootoo made history when he was chosen 98th overall by the Nashville Predators, becoming the first Inuk hockey player to be drafted into the NHL. Sporting the number 22 in reference to his last name, he became known as the “Tootoo …

… One of two Montana-born NHL players, Sanderson hails from … 2018. Jordin Tootoo: Churchill, Man. The first Inuk player in NHL history, … he first learned to play hockey. Garnet Hathaway: Kennebunkport, Maine … stories by following The Hockey News on Google News  …

… Lee Barter is a youth hockey coach in the Greater Toronto … helped to facilitate a youth hockey exchange where teams from southern … in Ontario, they visited the Hockey Hall of Fame archives. … aside special Nunavut items like Jordin Tootoo's jersey. Tootoo …

… sat down with legendary Inuk hockey player Jordin Tootoo for an open conversation … 7 of their first-round NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoff series against … General David Johnston presents hockey player Jordin Tootoo with the Meritorious Service Medal …

… NHL icon will premier at Rogers Place Friday night. Tootoo: The Jordin Tootoo … to play in the National Hockey League. The documentary will … 2016). Tootoo got his hockey start in Alberta, playing … He was drafted by the Nashville Predators in 2003, and retired …