Jordin Tootoo: The Highs and Lows in the Journey of the First Inuit to Play in the NHL

Hockey is a relatively new sport in Canada's North. It wasn't until 2003 that Jordin Kudluk "Thunder" Tootoo became the first Inuk to play in an NHL game. Although hockey is a rough sport to begin with, Jordin Tootoo is known for having to "fight his way through." Jordin has had more than his fair share of fights — both on and off the ice. He's had to overcome the social problems that are associated with the North, fight his way through the discrimination and culture shock he encountered after leaving Rankin Inlet and moving to Alberta to play in the Juniors, and see his way through the grief of losing his NHL-bound older brother and hero, Terence Tootoo, to suicide in 2002.



This new biography explores the struggles and accomplishments of the most recognized role model for young Aboriginal and Inuit people today.

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Jordin Tootoo: The Highs and Lows in the Journey of the First Inuit to Play in the NHL

Hockey is a relatively new sport in Canada's North. It wasn't until 2003 that Jordin Kudluk "Thunder" Tootoo became the first Inuk to play in an NHL game. Although hockey is a rough sport to begin with, Jordin Tootoo is known for having to "fight his way through." Jordin has had more than his fair share of fights — both on and off the ice. He's had to overcome the social problems that are associated with the North, fight his way through the discrimination and culture shock he encountered after leaving Rankin Inlet and moving to Alberta to play in the Juniors, and see his way through the grief of losing his NHL-bound older brother and hero, Terence Tootoo, to suicide in 2002.



This new biography explores the struggles and accomplishments of the most recognized role model for young Aboriginal and Inuit people today.

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Jordin Tootoo: The Highs and Lows in the Journey of the First Inuit to Play in the NHL

Jordin Tootoo: The Highs and Lows in the Journey of the First Inuit to Play in the NHL

by Melanie Florence
Jordin Tootoo: The Highs and Lows in the Journey of the First Inuit to Play in the NHL

Jordin Tootoo: The Highs and Lows in the Journey of the First Inuit to Play in the NHL

by Melanie Florence

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Overview

Hockey is a relatively new sport in Canada's North. It wasn't until 2003 that Jordin Kudluk "Thunder" Tootoo became the first Inuk to play in an NHL game. Although hockey is a rough sport to begin with, Jordin Tootoo is known for having to "fight his way through." Jordin has had more than his fair share of fights — both on and off the ice. He's had to overcome the social problems that are associated with the North, fight his way through the discrimination and culture shock he encountered after leaving Rankin Inlet and moving to Alberta to play in the Juniors, and see his way through the grief of losing his NHL-bound older brother and hero, Terence Tootoo, to suicide in 2002.



This new biography explores the struggles and accomplishments of the most recognized role model for young Aboriginal and Inuit people today.


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781552775295
Publisher: Lorimer, James & Company, Limited
Publication date: 03/01/2011
Series: Lorimer Recordbooks Series
Pages: 102
Product dimensions: 4.20(w) x 6.80(h) x 0.30(d)
Lexile: 850L (what's this?)
Age Range: 12 - 17 Years

About the Author

Melanie Florence is the author of several award-winning fiction and non-fiction books about Indians. She is of Plains Cree and Scottish descent. She lives in lives in Toronto with her family.

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