Max Domi facts for kids
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Domi with the Toronto Maple Leafs in 2024
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| Born | March 2, 1995 Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada |
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| 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 |
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| National team | .svg){kind=small} Canada |
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| NHL Draft | 12th overall, 2013 Phoenix Coyotes |
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| Playing career | 2015–present | ||
Maxwell Johannes Domi, born on March 2, 1995, is a Canadian professional ice hockey player. He plays as a forward for the Toronto Maple Leafs in the National Hockey League (NHL). Max was picked early in the 2013 NHL Draft by the Phoenix Coyotes. He has also played for several other teams, including the Montreal Canadiens, Columbus Blue Jackets, Carolina Hurricanes, Chicago Blackhawks, and Dallas Stars.
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Max Domi's Hockey Journey
Starting in Junior Hockey
Max Domi began his junior hockey career with the London Knights in the Ontario Hockey League (OHL). He was first chosen by the Kingston Frontenacs in the 2011 OHL draft. However, he was soon traded to the London Knights. In his very first OHL game in September 2011, Max scored three goals and added an assist. This helped the Knights win their game 8–0.
During the 2011–12 season, Max won a bronze medal with Team Ontario. This was at the 2012 World U-17 Hockey Challenge. He also helped the London Knights win the OHL Championship that year. Experts saw him as a top player who would be picked early in the 2013 NHL Draft.
In the 2012–13 season, Max played for Team Canada and won a gold medal. This was at the 2012 Ivan Hlinka Memorial Tournament. He also helped his London Knights team win their second OHL Championship in a row. Max was also part of the Canadian team that won gold at the 2015 World Junior Ice Hockey Championship. He was even named the best forward of that tournament.
Playing in the NHL
Arizona Coyotes (2015–2018)
In the 2013 NHL Entry Draft, the Phoenix Coyotes chose Max Domi as the 12th overall pick. His father, Tie Domi, had played for the same team when it was called the Winnipeg Jets. In July 2013, Max signed his first professional contract with the Coyotes.
The Coyotes' general manager, Don Maloney, hoped Max would play well with another young player, Anthony Duclair. They had played together and shown great teamwork at the 2015 World Junior Ice Hockey Championship.
In his first NHL season, Max and Duclair quickly became a strong duo, nicknamed "The Killer D's." Max got his first NHL assist and goal in his very first game. This was against the Los Angeles Kings in October 2015. On January 12, 2016, Max scored his first NHL hat trick against the Edmonton Oilers.
Montreal Canadiens (2018–2020)
On June 15, 2018, Max Domi was traded to the Montreal Canadiens. The next day, he signed a two-year contract with Montreal. In a preseason game, Max was suspended for the rest of the preseason. This happened after an incident with a player from the Florida Panthers.
On October 3, 2018, Max had two assists in his first regular season 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)
On October 6, 2020, Max was traded to the Columbus Blue Jackets. He signed a two-year contract with them the next day.
Carolina Hurricanes (2022)
Max was traded to the Carolina Hurricanes on March 21, 2022. He played 19 regular season games with them. The team then went to the 2022 Stanley Cup playoffs. In a key playoff game against the Boston Bruins, Max played exceptionally well. He scored two goals and helped with another goal. This helped his team win the series. Many people said it was one of the best games of his career.
Chicago Blackhawks (2022–2023)
On July 13, 2022, Max Domi signed a one-year contract with the Chicago Blackhawks.
Dallas Stars (2023)
On his 28th birthday, March 2, 2023, Max was traded to the Dallas Stars. He joined the Stars along with Dylan Wells.
Toronto Maple Leafs (2023–present)
As a free agent, Max signed a one-year contract with his favorite team, the Toronto Maple Leafs, on July 2, 2023. After a strong 2023–24 season where he scored 9 goals and 38 assists, Max signed a new four-year contract with the Maple Leafs on June 30, 2024.
Max's Life Off the Ice
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 with his mother and two sisters. His father was traded to the Toronto Maple Leafs shortly after Max was born. Growing up, Max's favorite team was always the Maple Leafs, partly because his dad played for them for many seasons. Max's family has roots in Albania; his grandparents moved to Canada from there.
Max was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes when he was 12 years old. This happened after a hockey tournament. He uses an insulin pump to help manage his blood sugar levels. When he played for Arizona, he wore the number 16. This was to honor Bobby Clarke, another famous hockey player who also has Type 1 Diabetes. When he moved to Montreal, he changed his number to 13. This was because number 16 was retired there, and 13 was a tribute to his godfather, Mats Sundin.
In 2019, Max Domi and author Jim Lang wrote a book together. It's called No Days Off: My Life with Type 1 Diabetes and Journey to the NHL.
International Play
| Medal record | ||
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Representing  Canada Ontario |
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| Ice hockey | ||
| World U-17 Hockey Challenge | ||
| Bronze | 2012 Windsor | |
Representing  Canada |
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| Ivan Hlinka Memorial Tournament | ||
| Gold | 2012 Piešťany | |
| IIHF World Junior Championship | ||
| Gold | 2015 Canada | |
| Ice Hockey World Championships | ||
| Gold | 2016 Russia | |
Max Domi has played for Team Canada in international competitions. He won a gold medal at the 2015 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships. Max also played for the senior national team at the 2016 World Championship, where he also won a gold medal.
Career Highlights
Awards and Honours
| Awards | Year | |
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| CHL Top Prospects Game | 2013 | |
| World Junior Ice Hockey Championship Best Forward | 2015 |
Career Statistics Summary
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| Season | Team | League | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | ||
| 2010–11 | Don Mills Flyers | GTHL | 30 | 27 | 30 | 57 | 45 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2010–11 | St. Michael's Buzzers | OJHL | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2011–12 | London Knights | OHL | 62 | 21 | 28 | 49 | 48 | 19 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 10 | ||
| 2012–13 | London Knights | OHL | 64 | 39 | 48 | 87 | 71 | 21 | 11 | 21 | 32 | 26 | ||
| 2013–14 | London Knights | OHL | 61 | 34 | 59 | 93 | 90 | 9 | 4 | 6 | 10 | 8 | ||
| 2014–15 | London Knights | OHL | 57 | 32 | 70 | 102 | 66 | 9 | 5 | 4 | 9 | 16 | ||
| 2015–16 | Arizona Coyotes | NHL | 81 | 18 | 34 | 52 | 72 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2016–17 | Arizona Coyotes | NHL | 59 | 9 | 29 | 38 | 40 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2017–18 | Arizona Coyotes | NHL | 82 | 9 | 36 | 45 | 73 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2018–19 | Montreal Canadiens | NHL | 82 | 28 | 44 | 72 | 80 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2019–20 | Montreal Canadiens | NHL | 71 | 17 | 27 | 44 | 35 | 10 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 8 | ||
| 2020–21 | Columbus Blue Jackets | NHL | 54 | 9 | 15 | 24 | 75 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2021–22 | Columbus Blue Jackets | NHL | 53 | 9 | 23 | 32 | 37 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2021–22 | Carolina Hurricanes | NHL | 19 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 18 | 14 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 4 | ||
| 2022–23 | Chicago Blackhawks | NHL | 60 | 18 | 31 | 49 | 76 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2022–23 | Dallas Stars | NHL | 20 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 6 | 19 | 3 | 10 | 13 | 52 | ||
| 2023–24 | Toronto Maple Leafs | NHL | 80 | 9 | 38 | 47 | 118 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 6 | ||
| 2024–25 | Toronto Maple Leafs | NHL | 74 | 8 | 25 | 33 | 76 | 13 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 33 | ||
| NHL totals | 735 | 138 | 312 | 450 | 706 | 63 | 10 | 23 | 33 | 103 | ||||
International Play Statistics
| Year | Team | Event | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | |
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| 2012 | Canada Ontario | U17 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 14 | |
| 2012 | Canada | IH18 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 2 | |
| 2015 | Canada | WJC | 7 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 4 | |
| 2016 | Canada | WC | 10 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | |
| Junior totals | 18 | 11 | 13 | 24 | 20 | |||
| Senior totals | 10 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | |||
See also
In Spanish: Max Domi para niños
