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Tie Domi

Tahir "Tie" Domi is a Canadian former professional ice hockey right winger best known as an enforcer in the National Hockey League.

Updated September 11, 20261 min readCited sources

Tie Domi is a Canadian former NHL enforcer who played 16 seasons. He is best known for his time with the Toronto Maple Leafs and as the league's all-time leader in fights.

Early life and junior hockey

Born in Windsor, Ontario, Domi developed a physical playing style early in his junior hockey career. He was drafted 27th overall by the Toronto Maple Leafs in the 1988 NHL entry draft.

NHL career and playing style

Domi played for the Winnipeg Jets, New York Rangers, and most notably the Toronto Maple Leafs from 1989 to 2006. Known as an enforcer, he recorded 104 goals and 141 assists in 1,020 games, amassing 3,515 penalty minutes — among the highest in NHL history.

Records and personal life

Domi is recognized as the NHL's all-time leader in fights. Off the ice, he is the father of NHL player Max Domi, continuing his family's hockey legacy.

In short

  • Drafted 27th overall by Toronto in 1988.
  • Played 1,020 NHL games over 16 seasons.
  • All-time NHL leader in fights.
  • Son Max Domi is also a professional hockey player.
Canadian angle

Tie Domi is a Canadian hockey figure from Windsor, Ontario, and is strongly associated with the Toronto Maple Leafs, one of Canada’s most followed NHL teams.

Quick questions

Who is Tie Domi?
Tie Domi is a Canadian former NHL right winger known as an enforcer, primarily for the Toronto Maple Leafs.
What is Tie Domi known for statistically?
He is among the NHL's all-time leaders in penalty minutes and holds the record for most fights in league history.
Is Tie Domi related to Max Domi?
Yes, Max Domi is Tie Domi's son and currently plays in the NHL.

Sources

  1. NHL.com — https://www.nhl.com/player/tie-domi-8446454
    Supports: Birth date, birthplace, position, draft details, career NHL statistics
  2. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tie_Domi
    Supports: Career teams, role as enforcer, fights and penalty-minute records
  3. ESPN — https://www.espn.com/nhl/player/_/id/222/tie-domi
    Supports: Career regular-season statistics and penalty minutes
  4. Elite Prospects — https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/9138/tie-domi
    Supports: Position, nationality, draft position, status as retired, family relation to Max Domi