Jordin Tootoo

Jordin Tootoo (Inuktitut syllabics: ᔪᐊᕐᑕᓐ ᑑᑐ; born February 2, 1983 in Churchill, Manitoba, Canada) is a professional ice hockey player.

Playing Career

Jordin Tootoo played for the Brandon Wheat Kings of the Western Hockey League from 1999 to 2003 and was selected 98th overall in the 2001 NHL Entry Draft as the 6th choice of the Nashville Predators.

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Brandon Wheat Kings - Western Hockey League - 1999 - 2003 - 2001 NHL Entry Draft - Nashville Predators

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He became the first player of Inuit descent to play in a regular season NHL game when he suited up against the Anaheim Mighty Ducks on opening night October 9, 2003. He was also the first person of Inuit descent to be drafted by an NHL team.

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Inuit - Anaheim Mighty Ducks - October 9

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He got his first NHL point with an assist on a Dan Hamhuis goal against the St. Louis Blues on October 16, 2003 and scored his first NHL goal against the Atlanta Thrashers on October 23, 2003. Tootoo also got a "Gordie Howe hat trick" against the St. Louis Blues on January 10th 2004 when he notched a goal, assist, and fighting major.

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Dan Hamhuis - St. Louis Blues - October 16 - Atlanta Thrashers - October 23 - Gordie Howe hat trick - January 10

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He currently plays for the Nashville Predators, although during the 2004 NHL lockout, Tootoo is playing for the Predator's farm team, the Milwaukee Admirals of the American Hockey League.

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Nashville Predators - 2004 NHL lockout - Milwaukee Admirals - American Hockey League

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