Rock Posted October 6, 2003 Share Posted October 6, 2003 Jordin Tootoo of Rankin Inlet named to Nashville Predators roster http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam031006/nhl_nas-cp.html NASHVILLE, Tenn. (CP) -- Jordin Tootoo of Rankin Inlet, Nunavut, has been named to the Nashville Predators' roster and can become the first player of Inuit descent to play in a National Hockey League game on Thursday when the Predators open the season against Anaheim. The 20-year-old winger was told by the Predators' coaching staff Monday that he had earned one of 13 roster spots at the forward position. The five-foot-nine, 195-pound Tootoo scored his first NHL pre-season goals on Friday and Saturday, but had already earned his team's approval by throwing his trademark powerful checks and drawing penalties. He was a fourth-round draft pick, 98th overall, of the Predators in 2001. Tootoo was a fan favourite in Halifax at the 2003 world junior hockey championship because of his barely-controlled style of play and his unique background. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jas0nMacIsaac Posted October 6, 2003 Share Posted October 6, 2003 No surprise there, that guy will be worn out in his early 30's, plays much like Wendal Clark. I love his style though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westcoastdevfan Posted October 6, 2003 Share Posted October 6, 2003 good for him! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Z-Man Posted October 7, 2003 Share Posted October 7, 2003 The guy hits everything. Fun to watch. One of the few good things to watch down here with the Preds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerrydevil Posted October 7, 2003 Share Posted October 7, 2003 When he scores, they should play that song....... Don't mess with my TOOTOO! Don't mess with my TOOTOO! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JesterDevil Posted October 7, 2003 Share Posted October 7, 2003 Watching this kid playing in the junior cup was a treat, can't wait to watch him this season w/the big boys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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