"I couldn't be more excited to put on that jersey," Tootoo told host Robert Kabvitok of CBC North's Tusaajaksat. On Tuesday, the 33-year-old Tootoo signed a one-year deal with the Chicago Blackhawks, reportedly worth $750,000. The only Inuk player in the NHL, Tootoo also had kind words for his home territory of Nunavut and community of Rankin Inlet. Rankin Inlet, Nunavut's Jordin Tootoo will be back playing in the National Hockey League next season. Jordin Tootoo's deal with #Blackhawks is 1 yr @ $750,000, awaiting confirmation on 1-way/2-way.

Source: CBC News July 05, 2016 20:26 UTC