Max Domi facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Max Domi
Domi with the Dallas Stars in 2023
Born	(1995-03-02) March 2, 1995 (age 30) Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Height	5 ft 10 in (178 cm)
Weight	208 lb (94 kg; 14 st 12 lb)
Position	Forward
Shoots	Left
NHL team Former teams	Toronto Maple Leafs Arizona Coyotes Montreal Canadiens Columbus Blue Jackets Carolina Hurricanes Chicago Blackhawks Dallas Stars
National team	Canada
NHL Draft	12th overall, 2013 Phoenix Coyotes
Playing career	2015–present

Maxwell Johannes Domi (born March 2, 1995) is a Canadian professional ice hockey forward. He plays for the Toronto Maple Leafs in the National Hockey League (NHL). The Phoenix Coyotes picked him 12th overall in the 2013 NHL Entry Draft. Max Domi has also played for the Montreal Canadiens, Columbus Blue Jackets, Carolina Hurricanes, Chicago Blackhawks, and Dallas Stars.

Max Domi's Hockey Journey

Starting Out in Amateur Hockey

Max Domi was chosen by the Kingston Frontenacs in the 2011 Ontario Hockey League (OHL) draft. However, he was soon traded to the London Knights. In his very first OHL game on September 23, 2011, Domi scored three goals (a hat trick) and helped his team win 8–0.

During the 2011–12 season, he won a bronze medal with Team Ontario at the 2012 World U-17 Hockey Challenge. He also helped the Knights win the 2012 OHL Championship. People saw him as a top player who would be picked early in the 2013 NHL Entry Draft.

In the 2012–13 season, Domi played for Team Canada. They won a gold medal at the 2012 Ivan Hlinka Memorial Tournament. He also helped his London Knights team win their second OHL Championship in a row. Later, he was part of the Canadian team that won gold at the 2015 World Junior Ice Hockey Championship. He was even named the best forward in that tournament!

Playing in the NHL

Arizona Coyotes (2015–2018)

The Phoenix Coyotes picked Max Domi 12th overall in the 2013 NHL Draft. His father, Tie Domi, had also played for the same team when it was called the Winnipeg Jets. On July 14, 2013, Domi signed his first professional contract with the Coyotes.

The Coyotes' general manager, Don Maloney, brought in another player named Anthony Duclair. He hoped Duclair and Domi would play well together. This was because they had shown great teamwork when they helped Team Canada win gold at the 2015 World Junior Ice Hockey Championship.

In his first NHL season, Domi and Duclair quickly became a strong pair, earning the nickname "The Killer D's." Domi got his first NHL assist and goal in his very first game on October 9, 2015. On January 12, 2016, he scored his first NHL hat trick against the Edmonton Oilers.

Montreal Canadiens (2018–2020)

On June 15, 2018, Domi was traded to the Montreal Canadiens. He then signed a two-year contract with them. Before the season started, he had an incident during a game that led to him being suspended for the rest of the preseason.

On October 3, 2018, Domi had two assists in his first game with the Canadiens. On October 17, he scored his first goal for Montreal. He finished the 2018–19 season with 72 points. This was the first time a Canadiens player had scored 70 or more points in a season since 2009–10.

Columbus Blue Jackets (2020–2022)

Max Domi playing against the Washington Capitals.

On October 6, 2020, Domi was traded from Montreal to the Columbus Blue Jackets. He signed a two-year contract with them the next day.

Carolina Hurricanes (2022)

During his last season with the Blue Jackets, Domi was traded to the Carolina Hurricanes on March 21, 2022. He played well in the regular season, scoring two goals and five assists. In the 2022 Stanley Cup playoffs, he had an amazing Game 7 against the Boston Bruins. He scored two goals and helped with another, leading his team to win the series. Many people said it was one of the best games of his career.

Chicago Blackhawks (2022–2023)

On July 13, 2022, Domi signed a one-year contract with the Chicago Blackhawks.

Dallas Stars (2023)

On his 28th birthday, March 2, 2023, Domi was traded from the Blackhawks to the Dallas Stars.

Toronto Maple Leafs (2023–Present)

As a free agent, Domi joined his favorite childhood team, the Toronto Maple Leafs, on July 2, 2023. He signed a one-year contract. After a good season in 2023-24, he signed a new four-year contract with the Maple Leafs on June 30, 2024.

Max Domi's Life Outside Hockey

Max Domi was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba. His father, Tie Domi, was playing for the original Winnipeg Jets at the time. Max grew up in Toronto, Ontario, because his father was traded to the Toronto Maple Leafs shortly after Max was born. Growing up, the Maple Leafs were Max's favorite team, partly because his dad played for them for many years. His family has roots in Albania.

Max Domi has Type 1 Diabetes. He found out he had it when he was 12 years old. He uses an insulin pump to help manage his blood sugar levels. When he played for Arizona, he wore the number 16 to honor Bobby Clarke, another famous hockey player who also had Type 1 Diabetes. When he moved to Montreal, he changed his number to 13 to honor his godfather, Mats Sundin.

In 2019, Max Domi and author Jim Lang wrote a book together called No Days Off: My Life with Type 1 Diabetes and Journey to the NHL. The book shares his experiences with diabetes and his path to becoming an NHL player.

International Hockey Achievements

Medal record
Representing Canada Ontario
Ice hockey
World U-17 Hockey Challenge
Bronze	2012 Windsor
Representing  Canada
Ivan Hlinka Memorial Tournament
Gold	2012 Piešťany
IIHF World Junior Championship
Gold	2015 Canada
Ice Hockey World Championships
Gold	2016 Russia

Max Domi played for Team Canada at the 2015 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships and won a gold medal. He also played for the senior national team at the 2016 World Championship, where he won another gold medal.

Career Statistics

Regular Season and Playoffs

International Play Statistics

Awards and Honours

See also

In Spanish: Max Domi para niños