Max Domi
A dynamic playmaker who inherited his father's on-ice flair and forged his own path as a versatile, heart-on-sleeve competitor in the NHL.
Born 1995 (age 31)·Canadian ice hockey player·Birthday: March 2·Millennials
Biography
Max Domi entered the hockey world with a famous last name, but he has spent his career ensuring his own identity is remembered. The son of former NHL enforcer Tie Domi, Max chose skill and speed over pure physicality, becoming a creative forward known for his sharp vision and passing. Drafted by the Phoenix Coyotes, he immediately made an impact, finishing his rookie season as a top scorer for the club. His journey has been one of adaptation, moving through seven NHL teams, including a poignant stint with the Toronto Maple Leafs, his father's old club and his hometown team. Beyond his point production, Domi's resilience is marked by his public management of type 1 diabetes, proving elite athleticism is possible while managing a chronic condition. His style—a blend of offensive spark and unwavering tenacity—makes him a player who can change a game's energy in a single shift.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Max was born in 1995, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Max Was Born
The biggest hits of 1995
#1 Movie
Toy Story
Best Picture
Braveheart
#1 TV Show
Seinfeld
Max's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1995Born
Oklahoma City bombing; Windows 95 released
Gas: $1.15/galHome: $96,500Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Gangsta's Paradise" — CoolioBest Picture: Braveheart
2000Started school
Y2K passes without incident; contested Bush-Gore election
Gas: $1.51/galHome: $119,600Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Breathe" — Faith HillBest Picture: Gladiator
2008Became a teenager
Barack Obama elected first Black US president; financial crisis
Gas: $3.27/galHome: $153,100Min wage: $6.55/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Low" — Flo RidaBest Picture: Slumdog Millionaire
2011Could drive
Osama bin Laden killed; Arab Spring sweeps the Middle East
Gas: $3.53/galHome: $138,400Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Rolling in the Deep" — AdeleBest Picture: The Artist
2013Could vote
Edward Snowden reveals NSA surveillance programs
Gas: $3.53/galHome: $152,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Thrift Shop" — Macklemore & Ryan LewisBest Picture: 12 Years a Slave
2016Turned 21
Donald Trump elected president; Brexit vote
Gas: $2.14/galHome: $181,700Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Love Yourself" — Justin BieberBest Picture: Moonlight
2025Turned 30
AI agents go mainstream
Gas: $3.10/galHome: $385,000Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"APT." — Rose & Bruno Mars
2026Age 31 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Recorded 52 points in his rookie NHL season with the Arizona Coyotes, finishing third in team scoring.
- Represented Canada internationally, winning a gold medal at the 2016 IIHF World Championship.
- Played a key role in the Dallas Stars' run to the 2023 Western Conference Final after a mid-season trade.
- Scored his first NHL goal in his debut game against the Los Angeles Kings in 2015.
Did You Know?
He has lived with Type 1 diabetes since age 12 and is an active advocate for diabetes awareness.
His father, Tie Domi, is one of the most penalized players in NHL history, but Max has built a reputation as a skilled playmaker.
He wrote a children's book, 'The Amazing Max,' to inspire kids with diabetes.
He played junior hockey for the London Knights, winning an OHL Championship in 2013.
“I've had to prove people wrong my whole life, and that's fine with me.”
