Jordin Tootoo is currently in the limelight after he came out in the media denying his engagement in the alleged 2003 World Juniors sexual assault.
Jordin Tootoo MSM is a former Canadian professional hockey player who played for the Chicago Blackhawks, Nashville Predators, Detroit Red Wings, and New Jersey Devils.
Tootoo is the first Inuk player to play in the NHL and has Ukrainian and English ancestry.
One of the NHL’s top agitators, Jordin was able to irritate, outplay, and fight other players to help his team win.
NHL Jordin Tootoo Denies Sexual Assault
Jordin Tootoo denied being involved in the alleged group sexual assault.
Although Scottie Upshall’s statement did not directly address involvement, it mirrored the demands for a probe made by all the former players who have spoken out.
An inquiry into the most recent sex scandal to rock Hockey Canada is supported by three additional players from Canada’s 2003 men’s world junior hockey squad.
The event that reportedly occurred while that city was hosting the international competition 19 years ago is currently the subject of an investigation by Halifax Regional Police.
In a statement on Saturday, Jordin, the member of the silver-medal-winning team, called for a thorough inquiry into the “disturbing charges.”
Where Is Jordin Tootoo Now?
Tootoo now resides with his beautiful wife and daughters in Kelowna, British Columbia.
After retiring in 2018, the athlete has remained active in several Indigenous communities across Canada through his significant charitable activities and community engagement.
Jordin has uploaded a tweet after the allegations of sexual assault involving the World Junior Hockey Team members.
He has indicated that he will completely cooperate and assist with the inquiry and denies any involvement in any sexual assault.
Hockey Canada was made aware of the alleged sexual assault on Thursday and promptly notified Halifax police and Sport Canada of the claims.
What Had Happened to Jordin Tootoo?
On Saturday, Tootoo confirmed that his memoir included references to the team’s sexual exploits.
Jordin mentioned he battled an alcohol addiction at the time. Likewise, he couldn’t remember hearing or knowing about the alleged sexual assault in that setting.
Funding from the federal government and corporate sponsors has already been suspended for Hockey Canada following claims of a sexual assault.
The sexual assault claims to involve eight 2018 men’s junior hockey players, and the investigation has been initiated.
These claims surfaced following news that the complainant received an unknown settlement, who had sued Hockey Canada, the Canadian Hockey League, and eight anonymous players.
According to an online source, the woman asked for $3.55 million for the settlement.