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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.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Tahir "Tie" Domi is a Canadian former professional ice hockey right winger best known as an enforcer in the National Hockey League. He played 16 seasons for the Toronto Maple Leafs, New York Rangers, and Winnipeg Jets, and is among the NHL’s all-time leaders in penalty minutes and fights.

Early life and junior hockey

Domi was born in Windsor, Ontario, and played junior Hockey before entering the NHL draft. He developed a reputation for a physical playing style early in his career.

NHL career

He played in the NHL from 1989 to 2006 for the Winnipeg Jets, New York Rangers, and Toronto Maple Leafs. Most of his career was spent with Toronto, where he became a fan favourite.

Playing style and records

Domi was known primarily as an enforcer, with exceptional penalty-minute totals and a high number of fights. He is recognized as the NHL’s all-time leader in fights and one of the league’s leaders in penalty minutes.

Personal life

Domi is the father of NHL player Max Domi. His family background and post-playing profile have kept him notable beyond his on-ice career.

Key facts

  • Domi was born in Windsor, Ontario, and is of Canadian nationality.
  • He was drafted 27th overall by the Toronto Maple Leafs in 1988.
  • He played 1,020 NHL regular-season games and recorded 104 goals and 141 assists.
  • He finished his NHL career with 3,515 penalty minutes, placing him among the league’s all-time leaders.
  • He is widely known for his role as an enforcer and for leading the NHL in fights.
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Canadian context

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.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Tie Domi?
Tie Domi is a Canadian former NHL right winger known for his role as an enforcer and his long career with Toronto, Winnipeg, and New York.
What teams did Tie Domi play for?
He played for the Toronto Maple Leafs, New York Rangers, and Winnipeg Jets in the NHL.
How long was Tie Domi’s NHL career?
His NHL career lasted 16 seasons, from 1989 to 2006.
What is Tie Domi known for statistically?
He is among the NHL’s all-time leaders in penalty minutes and is credited with the most fights in NHL history.
Is Tie Domi related to Max Domi?
Yes. Max Domi is Tie Domi’s son and is also a professional hockey player.

References

  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