Jordin Tootoo

Quick Facts

Full Name	Jordin Tootoo
Occupation	Hockey Player
Date Of Birth	Feb 2, 1983(1983-02-02)
Age	41
Birthplace	Churchill
Country	Canada
Horoscope	Aquarius

Jordin Tootoo Biography

Jordin Tootoo is one of the most popular and richest Hockey Player who was born on February 2, 1983 in Churchill, Canada. NHL right- winger who was the very first Inuit hockey player to play in this league. He played for eight seasons with the Nashville Predators before signing with the Detroit Red Wings in 2012.

He was a part of the All-Star centre He joined All-Star center Pavel Datsyuk on the Red Wings in 2012. with his team the Red Wings in 2012.

Jordin Tootoo’s older brother Terence played for the Roanoke Express of the ECHL in the 2001–02 season. Terence had a successful junior career with the OCN Blizzard, and was named the Express’ Rookie of the Year. In August 2002, Terence died by suicide at the age of 22, in the wake of an arrest for drunk driving.

Tootoo represented Canada at the 2003 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships, where he recorded two goals and one assist in six games, and won a silver medal.

He married Jennifer Salvaggio in 2014. His mom is Ukranian descent , and his father is is an Inuit Native from Canada.

Jordin Tootoo Net Worth

Jordin Tootoo is one of the richest Hockey Player from Canada. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Jordin Tootoo 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He was picked as 98th overall in 2001’s NHL Draft and made his debut in the 2003-04 season with the Predators.

He was first wearing the number 22 to play on his name.

Jordin John Kudluk Tootoo MSM (Inuktitut: ᔪᐊᑕᓐ ᑐᑐ ; born February 2, 1983) is a Canadian former professional hockey player, who played for the Nashville Predators, Detroit Red Wings, New Jersey Devils and Chicago Blackhawks. 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. Tootoo was widely regarded as one of the NHL’s best agitators and was able to annoy, fight, and distract other players to help his team win. Nearing the end of the 2016–17 NHL season, Tootoo has accumulated 64 goals, 96 assists and 1008 PIMs in 717 career NHL games since entering the league in 2003.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Jordin Tootoo height 5 ft 9 in Jordin weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Jordin Tootoo Dating?

According to our records, Jordin Tootoo married to Jennifer Salvaggio. As of December 1, 2023, Jordin Tootoo’s is not dating anyone.

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Tootoo faced NHL disciplinary action on multiple occasions for his actions. On March 17, 2007, Tootoo punched defenceman Stéphane Robidas of the Dallas Stars in the face during a game. Robidas was knocked unconscious and suffered a concussion. Two days later the NHL issued Tootoo a five-game suspension without pay, and accusations of “dirty” play were leveled. These accusations were resurrected after an incident on October 11, 2007, in which Tootoo hit the head of Daniel Winnik of the Phoenix Coyotes with his shoulder.

Facts & Trivia

Jordin Ranked on the list of most popular Hockey Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Canada. Jordin Tootoo celebrates birthday on February 2 of every year.

On December 27, 2010, Tootoo voluntarily entered the NHL/NHLPA’s Substance Abuse and Behavioral Health Program to receive treatment for an alcohol problem. Following successful completion of the program, he returned to finish the season and play in the 2011 Stanley Cup playoffs.

Top Facts about Jordin Tootoo

1. Jordin Tootoo is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey player.
2. He was born on February 2, 1983, in Churchill, Manitoba.
3. Tootoo played in the NHL for 13 seasons with four different teams.
4. He was the first Inuk player to be drafted into the NHL.
5. Tootoo’s career stats include 65 goals and 96 assists in 723 games played.
6. He won a gold medal with Team Canada at the World Junior Championships in 2003.
7. Tootoo struggled with alcoholism and became an advocate for mental health awareness.
8. In retirement, he has focused on supporting Indigenous communities through his foundation.
9. Tootoo’s autobiography “All The Way: My Life On Ice” was published in 2014.
10. He is widely respected as a role model and ambassador for Indigenous peoples’ rights and culture in Canada

What happened to Tootoo?

Chicago Blackhawks and retirement On October 19, 2018, Tootoo retired from hockey after playing 723 NHL games. Despite his retirement, Tootoo said he plans to “continue to work to enhance life for Native children who are suffering.”

Who is Jordin Tootoo's wife?

Jennifer Salvaggio

What tribe is Jordin Tootoo from?

In 2003, he was the first Inuk (Inuit person ) to play for Team Canada in the World Junior Hockey Championships. Tootoo overcame seemingly unbeatable odds. He was small by NHL standards during his playing days, standing 5 ft. 9 inches (175 cm) and weighing approximately 199 pounds (90 kg).

How much does Jordin Tootoo make a year?

825,000 USD (2016)

Is Jordin Tootoo Indigenous?

Tootoo is Canada’s first Inuk NHL player. He grew up in Rankin Inlet in Nunavut, a community that he says is much like the rural and remote communities around Campbell River. Tootoo retired from the NHL in 2018 to speak to Indigenous youth about suicide prevention and mental health awareness.