Tie Domi: The Ultimate NHL Enforcer Who Changed the Game Forever

Tahir "Tie" Domi, born on November 1, 1969, is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player. Over a 16-year NHL career, he played for the Toronto Maple Leafs, New York Rangers, and Winnipeg Jets.

Known as an enforcer, he is the Maple Leafs' all-time leader in penalty minutes, and he is third overall in penalty minutes in NHL history.

Early Life and Career Beginnings

Domi was born in Windsor, Ontario, to Albanian parents, and grew up in nearby Belle River (now part of Lakeshore). As a child, he played minor hockey for the local Belle River Rink Rats of the Ontario Minor Hockey Association.

NHL Career

Domi's NHL career was marked by his physical play and willingness to fight. He played for several teams, making a significant impact wherever he went.

Key Moments

In 1995, Domi was traded back to the Toronto Maple Leafs.
That year, he famously knocked New York Rangers defenceman Ulf Samuelsson unconscious with a sucker punch to the face.

"All-Time" - Tie Domi - Top 5 NHL Fights

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Controversies

During the 2012 Ivan Hlinka Memorial Tournament, an international under-18 competition Max was participating in, Domi allegedly stole a video camera belonging to a Swedish coach, who was recording the Canadian team's practice - a legal practice.

Beyond the Ice

During his NHL career, Domi also appeared in three films, playing a role in the 1999 independent film Men of Means, while also making a cameo appearance in the hockey-themed drama Mystery, Alaska. Domi has also been involved in soccer and Canadian football at the professional and semi-professional levels.