In 2007, Tootoo was in a relationship with former American Idol contestant and country music singer Kellie Pickler. Tootoo brought Pickler to his hometown of Rankin Inlet. The relationship ended that summer, due to Tootoo's infidelity. It is widely believed that Pickler's single "Best Days of Your Life" was written about Tootoo. [26] [27]

Feb 21, 2019 · Jordin Tootoo is retired and at peace with it — he gets to hang out more with his wife, Jennifer, and their two daughters, Siena and Avery. (Jordin Tootoo/Twitter)

Aug 26, 2023 · In his autobiography, “All the Way: My Life on Ice,” Tootoo shared his personal struggles with addiction. He is an ambassador for the Canadian National Mental Health Association. Tootoo retired from professional hockey in 2018.

Jun 10, 2019 · Jordin Tootoo’s life is an epic Canadian story of an Indigenous Inuk boy in a remote Arctic community beating the odds to play 13 seasons in the NHL, become a role model for youth and others, and give back to his broader community through a charitable foundation while keeping strong ties to his family, homeland and culture.

Oct 11, 2024 · The film also dives into his personal life, including his struggles with alcohol addiction and the suicide of his brother, Terence, in 2002, and how these challenges have led to a path of mental health and Indigenous youth advocacy. Tologanak said she has heard Tootoo speak about these issues before. “I was very happy to hear his story ...

Oct 30, 2014 · In All the Way: My Life on Ice, a collaboration with sports journalist Stephen Brunt, Jordin Tootoo talks about his personal life and struggles. “It’s just not a hockey book,” Tootoo...

Oct 21, 2014 · He lays it all out for hockey world to see: the pain of his brother's suicide, the pride of being the first Inuk player in the NHL and the out-of-control life he lived until it all caught up to...

Nov 26, 2024 · While it seemed as though nothing could stop Jordin on the ice, his personal life was plagued by hardship and heartbreak. Just prior to his first shift for the Predators, Jordin learned that his brother died by suicide.

Apr 26, 2024 · Tootoo entered the NHL/NHLPA’s Substance Abuse and Behavioral Health Program in 2010 to receive treatment for an alcohol problem. The 41-year-old, who has been sober for 14 years, talked about...

Jul 30, 2016 · Jordin had to survive great personal hardships right before the start of his NHL career. But Jordin was living a double life. Yes, he was the long shot who was making it big in the hockey world.