More Favorite Tie Moments
My son and I where at our first buds club open practice we where lucky enough to get seats right by the glass in the corner. When the leafs lined up to do some puck handling drills the kids all went crazy banging the glass at the players. Tie Domi stopped in front of us and my son along with a bunch of other kids where banging the glass calling tie. Tie pretended to ignore them and then elbowed the glass and scared the crap out them. He then turned and gave them all a big grin.
CM - Toronto, Ontario
My most memorable moment of Tie Domi was during the 2000-2001 playoffs. The
Maple Leafs were in tough against the Ottawa Senators in the quarter-finals,
having finished nearly 20 points behind them during the regular season. I
live in Ottawa but hate the Senators with a passion. I also happen to be a
Leafs super fan and have been for as long as I can remember. I was one of
the few people that predicted a Leafs win that year. In game 1, the Senators
came out flying, taking shot after shot on Cujo but coming up empty on every
occasion. Then came the hit. Rookie Martin Havlat of the Senators had just
made a pass through the neutral zone and little did he know that one of the
league's best hitters was coming right at him. Tie Domi nailed Havlat with a
perfect open-ice hit and sent him flying backwards a good ten feet. That hit
by Tie Domi turned the series upside down, as the Sens momentum was
completely halted from that point on. The Leafs went on to sweep the Sens
and Domi's hit on the unsuspecting rookie Havlat was one of the major
factors in that series. That hit was my most memorable moment of Tie Domi.
TM - Ottawa, Ontario
I still talk about the day (playoffs 2003/04) when Domi scored a pretty
nice goal, I believe it was against Ottawa, when he got back to the
bench everyone was chirpin’ back and forth and Domi signed his stick and
threw it over to the other bench! Loved it!!
SF - Toronto, Ontario
My favourite, most memorable moment had to be the entire 2002-03
season!!! Domi was on fire!! Not only did he continue to protect his
team mates and be the "Heart" of the Leafers, he also had his
career-high in goals and points! 15 goals and 29 points!! Are you
kidding me? That was an amazing year for Tie and it was a joy to tune
into the games and watch him work. Way to go Domer, you are awesome!!!
Keep up the good work, you are the epitome of Toronto hockey!!
RC - Halton, Ontario
Domi wrestled with a spectator who jumped from the second row and landed
on the glass separating the box from the crowd during the Maple Leafs'
2-1 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers. Hilarious :-)
DF - Gatineau, Quebec
My favourite memory of Tie was seeing him work out at the Pan Pacific
Vancouver Health Club when I was the manager there. The Leafs would stay at
my hotel when they were in town to play the Canucks. Tie and Gary Roberts
would do their workouts and just hang around and be normal guys chatting
with team-mates and the Club Members. I remember those guys holding the
doors for other folks as they were on their way out. Class acts. Even
though I was a huge Tie fan I never approached him to sign my Leafs jersey
because it's against policy for hotel staff to chase after celebrities. I'd
sure love to get a signed jersey now though!!
SW - Vancouver, BC
Back during the ugly lock out time of the NHL season 2004-2005, I had
the opportunity to meet Mr. Domi at a local restaurant in Kitchener,
where I live. I had my son who had just turned 3 at the time with me.
My son and I watch every Leaf game together when I am not working. That
day, he happened to have his Leaf jersey on while we were having
breakfast. The very observant waiter saw that my son was wearing his
jersey and mentioned that Mr. Domi was sitting having breakfast with his
family in the dining room below us. I approached Mr. Domi with my son,
and without skipping a beat, Mr. Domi was kind enough to take time out
of his breakfast to sign my sons shirt and speak to him for a little
while. Although my son was only 3 at the time, he was absolutely
thrilled to meet Mr. Domi, who was gracious enough to take time away
from his own breakfast. Of course, it was a huge thrill for me since I
consider myself to be a Leaf Fanatic and for Mr. Domi to take his time
for us, even though there was no season at the time, made me realize
what an amazing person he truly is.
JH - Kitchener, Ontario
Hi there!
This is my most memorable moment with Tie Domi. It is from all his
charity. I worked with him on a Variety Childrens Charity..
To me Domi is not only a hockey player he is a great person who devotes
his time to so much which means a lot to all of us. He has inspired me
to follow my dreams and now I am working at the CBC.
JP - Toronto, Ontario
My memorable moment of Tie was when he fought Rob Ray. These two
combatants went at it everytime they met. Of course Tie won every time,
but I give Ray credit for tapping Tie on the shoulder everytime the
fight was over.
MS - Sarnia, Ontario
Tie,
I think your greatest moment was when you were with the Rangers. It was the biggest thing of the year.
PROBERT AND DOMI 2. Man that was so exciting to watch, it gave me goose bumps as soon as I saw the gloves drop.
I’m one of your biggest fans Tie. I’m from Ontario but know reside out in Edmonton. I have not yet missed a Leaf game in the 7yrs I have lived here.
It really sucks that you won’t be out here for a few years so I guess I will have to book a flight to Toronto next season.
I was at the Calgary game and then the Oiler game the next night which was a better game haha!
Well thanks for all the great memories Tie and keep up the good work.
FU - Edmonton, Alberta
Congratulations on your 1000th game.
I am British and am converted to Canadian Hockey and always watch the Leaf
games either on television or at the ACC. Any time Tie scores is a memorable
moment for me as he seems so genuinely pleased, not for himself but for the
team. He is a real team player and sets shots up for others, whereas often
he could have tried a shot himself.
AT - Toronto, Ontario
My most memorable moment was a few years ago in the playoffs when the
leafs had a lot of players out, and Tie had a wonderful playoff and
became more then just a fighter. Congrats Tie on your 1000 game hope
there's lots more with the Leafs. GO LEAFS GO
KR - Toronto, Ontario
Hi
My name is Keara Shepherd and I am a leaf freak. I mean, I eat, sleep and breathe leafs! Of course, Domi is my hockey hero, so little but so bloody tough! My mom has no idea where I get my hockey fetish from but I love hockey(and those leafs)! So anyways, I was livin in Calgary, but I wasnt a Flames fan, in the 2003/04 season when the leafs came to town, I was so broke, I couldnt get a ticket. Luckly for me, I knew my way around the saddledome. Me and my sister snuck into the game! We found some empty seats we had scoped out and watched a very brutal game. The leafs lost but I was so happy to be there! Domi got a few terrible penalties, the refs were houndin that man like he was goin out of style! I was screamin and yellin so much. After the game we headed down where the players come out after the games (it was a fluke, I had no idea they came out there!) and the first person I saw was Tie. I was so lost for words, Id never been so close to a hockey player in my life! So there I was standing 2 feet away from my great one. I walked up to him and opened my mouth to say something to the man but he cut me off. He told me he didnt want to sign any autographs at the moment. Well I didnt have anything to sign so I just looked at him and said " I dont want your autograph, I just wanted to tell you your a great hockey player and you got some really terrible calls". Well it cheered the man up, he thanked me, smiled and proceeded to sign autographs. I felt so good about myself, I cheered up one of hockys greatest players! If it wasnt for my lil comment, he would have been a disapointment to some of the fans wantin the team to sign autographs, but he wasnt! I think Tie Domi is one of the hardest workin players in the league, havin him smile at me was better than an autograghed piece of paper and I made him happy at the same time.
Thanx for reading my lil story, Im sure he has done lots of great things out there, in fact I know he has, but he granted me the pleasure of makin him have a better day.
Thanks again
KS - Airdrie, Alberta
My most memorable moment of Tie’s career would definitely have to be
when Tie laded a beating on Bob Probert and afterwards was skating
around making gestures of himself wearing the championship title belt.
It was great to see Take on the toughest guy who ever played and then to
beat him and let everyone know that he was now the heavyweight champ
showed who the real tough guy was and that he was also funny and could
laugh at the situation.
SB - Aurora, Ontario
About two years ago, my wife, 8 yr. old daughter at the time and 3
yr.old son, (Jack) attended the annual Leaf practice which the
organization puts on for Leaf fans. Tie Domi has always been one of the
favourites in this house and Jack was wearing his Leaf sweater at the
practice, complete with number 28 and Domi on the back. We had arrived
early enough to secure great seats along the rail by the penalty box. We
were all excited when, during one of the drills, Tie was lined up right
in front of us. We asked Jack, who was only about six inches away from
Tie, separated by the glass, who that was. His face lit up and he
yelled, “Tie Domi !!,”
At this point numerous fans were pounding on the glass, etc. trying to
get Tie’s attention. Tie turned and looked directly at Jack and gave
him a big smile. What happened next was the best part. Tie leaned down,
picked up one of the practice pucks and tossed it over the glass for
Jack. A nearby teenager, however, jumped up and intercepted the pass.
That’s when we all experienced what I’m sure many opponents have in the
past when they have crossed Tie. Immediately, those dark eyes flashed in
the direction of the interloper and Tie stated, very intensely while
pointing at Jack , “It’s for the lttle guy !”
The offending teenager immediately relinquished the puck to Jack and
sat down looking a little shaken. He had just ticked off one of the most
feared enforcers in the game and Tie had made his feelings clear.
What a thrill it was for our young son to receive this special gift from
his favourite player. And the manner in which he received it has become
a story which has been told and retold in our family. About a year after
that, I had the opportunity to meet Tie at the Rigatoni for Research
dinner in Oakville, of which my wife and I are supporters. I told Tie
the puck story and he seemed to really enjoy it and thanked me for
sharing it with him. He also gave me a nice personalized autograph for
his biggest fan, Jack Murray.
MJM - Toronto, Ontario
The most memorble moment is on March 30 , 2001 when Tie Domi squirted
water at fan from the penalty box. Then the fan fell throw the glass
right into the penalty box.
My other best moment is everytime Domi would fight and beat brashear.
AN - Toronto, Ontario
We were in TO on business and on game night found ourselves with free
time. Last minute tickets to the game, a snowstorm and Tie scoring two
goals in about one minute and thirty seconds against Tampa Bay make it
one of the most memorable moments for any Tie fan. Tie was quoted on an
interview later that night saying he felt sorry for the goalie...
Congratulations Tie on the big 1000!!!
RM - Toronto, Ontario
My best memory of Tie Domi was when he fought Probert and won and
pretended to wear the Championship belt, with hand gestures. He is my
favourite hockey player for a man that is best known as a fighter cares
more about and works harder then any player on that team in the Playoffs
especially he is something else…….
JS - Toronto, Ontario
Tie Domi is not just a great athelete he is an amazing role model. I
still remember when he took the young guy from PEI and gave him box
seats to a game against the lightning , and if i remember the kid was a
lightning fan there to see Brad Richards , and who gives him a seat ,
the man "Tie Domi", the picture i sent in is a great picture of Tie, I
Think. Anyway I love the guy and look up to him, I'll never be able to
afford any NHL jersey but having one autographed by Tie Domi would make
it all worth while. Please if you read this pick me.
RW - Toronto, Ontario
Although Gary Bettman wouldn't agree, I thought the sweetest moment for
Tie was when he laid out Ulf Samuelsson....A guy who deserved it soooo
much.
EM - Toronto, Ontario
I think that Tie Domi is the best player ever!! Its amazing that he has
now played 1000 games.
For the contest I think that my favorite memory was when he scored a
goal and he skated around the Net and pointed right at his goal!! It was so cool I thought!! I have
many pictures of Tie Domi and I don’t know which One I like the best so I will just show then one that matches my
favorite memory.
I have also had another great moment. I went outside for a second when
the game was on and my sister and My dad were watching it. When I walked in the house they screamed DOMI
SCORED!! I was jumping up and down And screaming and I found out that he didn’t score. It was a very funny
and happy memory I had!!
TIE DOMI is the best he is the best player I have ever liked!! I have
like him for many years now! And I was really mad When my dad told me Tie Domi might not be playing this year. ( that was
before this season started ) I was so happy to Find out he was playing again for the leafs!! I love watching Tie Domi!!
He is my HERO!!!!
CS - Toronto, Ontario
I was once at a birthday party while my parents and their friends went
to dinner. Tie was at the restaurant and after the birthday finished my
parents took me to the restaurant. As I walked into to Noche I looked
around I got so excited I yelled out there is Tie Domi a little loud. In
the end I met Tie got his autograph and will always remember meeting one
of my favourite hockey players.
I hope Tie plays 1000 more.
MG - Toronto, Ontario
My most favorite moment by far was the evening in Philadelphia when the Flyer fan enraged by Tie
squirting the water bottle, fell into the penalty box and subsequently was pummelled by Tie who was
fearing (?) for his safety. What makes this special is the fact that I've been living in Texas for the past
15 years, but in being a Canadian and a former usher at the old MLG, truly bleed blue and white.
I watched the game live that evening on ESPN and other than sharing this hilarious moment with my American wife, thought that was the end of it. Not so. The next day at work , my buddies ( not hockey fans) , who had seen the clip throughout the evening , couldnt wait to hear my take as well as find out more about this Leaf favorite. What's amazing is that to this day, friends of mine, who still arent hockey fans,
do recognize the name Tie Domi and recall the one evening he OWNED the US sports headlines.
Congratulations Tie. You are a true example of how hard work can capture a dream.
KW - Texas, USA
Every moment that Tie plays hockey is a memorable one. He is one the
best players that the leafs have and I can never figure out why Pat
Quinn does not give him more ice time. He has the spirit that the team
needs.
TD - Mississauga, Ontario
I’ve been a die hard Tie Domi fan since he first started with the Leafs
at the end of the 94/95 season.
My most memorable moment was an incident between Tie and Ulf Samuelsson,
when Ulf was being his usual pain in the neck and was trying to get Tie
to start something and at first he ignored him. Ulf kept trying and Tie
finally said to him, ‘lets go’ but Ulf wouldn’t drop the gloves. Well,
after a bit more time of this going back in forth and you could tell Tie
was telling Ulf ‘let’s go’, but he still wouldn’t drop the gloves……Tie
figured he’d given Ulf enough time to do something and he finally got
fed up and just popped him a quick one! Ulf went down like a rock!
I can still remember it to this day, though I’m not sure what year it
was. I know there’s an excellent picture of this, with 3 pictures in one
frame showing the action. This is one picture I’ve looked at many times
to buy, but just couldn’t do it.
Anyway, this is one of my most memorable moments of Tie Domi!
Thanks very much for all the excitement and hard work! Keep it up Tie!
CK - Oshawa, Ontario
My memorable moment was when my husband and i went to see the leafs play
detroit,we met a few of the players including tie domi.He was very nice
he signed my jersey which made me very happy,he was the only one that
did.The leafs lost that night but we had a good time.Keep up the good
work tie.We all love you here in Essex Ont.
VC - Essex, Ontario
Could you possibly single any one great moment out? I am an Australian
who has been fortunate enough to live in Toronto for two years of my
life and who has been fortunate enough to see the Leafs play at both the
Maple Leaf Gardens and the Air Canada Center. The biggest drawcard for
me was always the sheer presence of Tie Domi. His loyalty, doggedness,
willingness to support his team-mates, passion, skill, grit and the fact
that he has one blue eye and one white eye will always set Tie high up
on the pedestal. I heard him once described as a goon who could skate a
bit. Well, whoever had that opinion has obviously had their eyes painted
on! For me, witnessing Tie's attempts to lift a weary Leafs during the
2003/2004 play-offs was a highlight. If all Leafs players played with
that much determination and hunger, there would be a few more Stanley
Cups on the mantle. A true legend who is deserving of greater accolades!
DO - Queensland, Australia
My most memorable Tie Domi moment would have to be the night Tie had a
fan pour beer on him. Tie turned around gave the guy some water and then
pummled him. I think the picture below just about sums up the events of
this night vs. the Flyers.
JH - Toronto, Ontario
when Tie got his 20th point of the season for the leafs and got his
bonus
WC - Toronto, Ontario
Joe Nieuwendyk, Gary Roberts, Tie Domi and Ed Belfour joined GM John
Ferguson and a group of former Leafs and NHL greats in assistant Keith
Acton's Game Of Our Lives II at Stouffville Arena, raising about $30,000
for local cancer and leukemia charities.
SK - Toronto, Ontario
My most memorable moment with regards to Tie Domi is the beautiful
fights he used to get in with Scott Stevens(going back a few years) Now
my most memorable moment is when he was playing on the Crazy Eights Line
for Pat Quinn this year and as my wife and I watched the game and that
line kept adding up points when the thought was to be a grunge line. My
wife turned to me and said that if the chance arose, she would like to
sleep with Tie Domi as he is her most favourite player in the whole NHL
because of his all around charm and attitude. I still can not figure
out why Quinn broke up the line to make changes before Lindros broke his
wrist, not so smart Mr. Quinn. Thanks you for your ear and I look
forward to hearing from you soon to find out where I can get my
Autographed Jersey and 8 X 10 photo.
SC - Toronto, Ontario
Mr Domi
You have been one of my favorite Leafs of all time your grit to take on
all comers no matter what size although I would like too see you beat
the living daylights out of that idiot in Ottawa # 16 .I hope it happens
someday.
The best moment really its moments are your many fights with Bob
Probert. Once again its your size and heart that gets me. No matter who
it is even if your hit hard you will take them on.
Congratulations on your long stay in the NHL and your up coming 1000th
game in the bigs.You always should have been a LEAF through your career
in my books…
Even if I don’t win a sweater it was a pleasure to give my input..
PA - Mississauga, Ontario
i was previliged enough to be invited by "King" Clancy to sit with him
in the famous "bunker" for a period of a Leaf-Blues game in 1987.He was
taken to the hospital after the game and passed away within 48 hours.I
still have the photo taken of the two us arm in arm (probably the last
photo ever taken of the King....a pic that adourns a page in the Maple
Leafs,Memories and Dreams coffee table book.The nicest man I ever
met..what a thrill!!
All the best Tie!!!
RF - Cambridge, Ontario
Hey first off passionate LEAFS FAN ie hockey in general im from
Pennsylvania so i have to buy direct Tv NHL center ice to watch games
now adays and obviously i watch Leafs games when i was younger me and my
cousing wold brave climbing on his roof to adjust the antenna so we
could pick up a fuzzzy signal of Global and we would watch all Leafs
games covered on it just thought i wold give you some insight to my
passion by teh way i have been to teh Acc for leafs vs Flyers games
thaye are always electric and was at One ot Ties return games talk
about a rocking house that night as soon as he skated onto the ice
preegame the whloe joint stood and cheered for him i was awestruck the
amount of recpect the Toronto fans have for Tie .. ... well my favorite
moment would fall under Tie misbeahving ,but the guy had it comming
back in Philly a few years back a Beer got spilled on to Tie while
serving a penalty and he went over teh glass to beat the snot out of the
guy good for him regardless what NHL offices said about it true fans
were delighted to see that even if tie isn expecially proud of that
moment i will always remember that one ... thanks Tie good luck and
" GO LEAFS GO !!!
CJ - Pennsylvania, USA
My most memorable moment of tie was a game against philadelphia , and
tie was mad at Sandy mc carthy [who?] for acussing him of calling him
the n -word . Tie the man that he is, refused to ever fight mc carthy
again. The great memory here was when tie domi at christmas is seen with
children of many dominations handy out gifts to the many poor children
in our society[ out of his goodwill and hard earned money ]sharing with
underprivileage children . know thats class !!!! OH yeah we won that
game 6-4 and i was there .
ME - Toronto, Ontario
Hello,
My most memorable Tie Domi moment was his fight in Madison Square Garden
when he declared himself the heavyweight champion.
I am looking forward to his 1000th game, that will hopefully be when we
are in Buffalo to see the Leafs on March 3rd.
GJ - Toronto, Ontario
You can see the most memorial photo on his homepage. The "hardest guy"
of the NHL hold the baby. The fans of the NHL always see the "Fighter"
Tie Domi, but his much more than that. His is a guy which one is working
hard all the time. He haven't the talent of Spezza, Kovalchuck,
Gretzky......, but he is always working hard on the ice. And that's TIE
DOMI....a real "playing" legend of LEAFS.
Tie Domi, congratulation to your 1000th NHL-Game and good luck for the next 500
games and for your life.
P.S. I love also your fights and checks.
The Leafs Fan from Germany
MH - Niederhummel, Germany
For some reason every time I hear " Tie Domi " This night crosses my
mind............
I had the best seats I ever had at Maple Leaf gardens, centre ice first
row above the gold's and the Jets were in town.
I could not wait to see the leafs beat up Winnipeg and as a bonus, see a
big league heavy weight bout between Clark and Domi.
Turns out to be a bit of a stinker........Jets 1.......Leafs 0... on
some kind of blind dump it at the net spin-a-rama goal by Tie.
I think he may have had one other goal that season !!!!..........I was
bitter for some time. But that was a long time ago and I'm glad he is one of the good guy's now. Congratulations on your
1000th game Tie............
KM - Brantford, Ontario
My most memorable monment was when Tie Domi came to the rescue at Sick
Kids Hospital in Toronto after sick children were taken advantage of
during a very difficult time.
My son when he was younger spent a lot of time at Sick Kids, the
hospital would have famous people come by to help put a smile on their
faces. I am so grateful, even though I don't know these people that Tie
came to the rescue. When we first heard about it on the news, my son
said Tie Domi will be there as soon as he hears about that, he will put
a smile on their faces. Within two days, that's exactly what we heard on
the news. Keep on giving Tie, what goes around, comes around.
RC - Oshawa, Ontario
My most memorable moment of Tie Domi is when he signed his first big
contract with the Leafs, for over a million dollars. At the news
conference he was so excited and almost in shock to be signing for such
a significant amount.
BC - Toronto, Ontario
When Tie fought, I think it was Probert, and on the way to the penalty
box he made a gesture with his hands across his waist as if he retained
the heavy weight belt. Don Cherry didn't like it but I thought it was
great.
DM - Toronto, Ontario
My name is dan vespi I am huge leafs fan, and domi fan, and i have to
say my favorite tie domi moment was when he pulled the fan into the
penalty box and beat him up that was classic tie domi toughness. Thanks
for all the great memories and all the heart you put into the game Tie.
DV - Toronto, Ontario
i would have to say my most memorable moment of tie domi would have to
be tie`s first goal
FC - Toronto, Ontario
Congrats Tie on your 1000th game, we are glad you could do it with the
Maple leafs. I have two moments I remember, one was the day the leafs
drafted you in 1988, then again when they got you back. My most
memorable moment though was not something you did but something my son
did. He was almost two and I was watching a game on tv and you scored
and I yelled and said yah way to go Tie and he repeated it and ever
since then you are the only Leaf he recognizes on tv. Way to go Tie
RB - Toronto, Ontario
Im your biggest fan!!! you motivate me to be a better person!!!
One of my favorite memories of Mr. Domi comes from the battles with
Philly. Philly in the last few min of the game put out a goon line.
the philly tough guys started beating on players who are not fighters or
tough guys. Tie came to the rescue and took on 2 guys who u could tell
didnt want to be on the recieving end of Tie's huge right hands. Tie
domi is a leader and role model for me he is a little man with a huge
heart who is there for all his team mates. I just hope that when his
playing days are done there is still a job for him in leaf land. My #1
dream would be to meet this great role model!!! go leafs go All the
best to you tie Thanks for being you!!!!!
ET - Toronto, Ontario
My most memorable moment was Feb. 13th 2004.I had written a letter to
Mr. Domi regarding my little daughter Katelyn Murray. This was the
second letter I had written in Thanks. She is an Easter Seal child who
has never been able to get his autograph or a picture of him, but never
the less loves him to no end.I thought by chance I would write the Leafs
to see if there was a way for this great little girl to get just a small
picture of him.
Well, when the mailman brought the letter and my eyes had a look at the
very familliar leaf logo, I started to shake!
After getting Katelyn placed on the couch, I told her mom had a big
surprise for her. As soon as she saw the same leaf logo on the envelope
mom had she started to scream!
After mom reading the letter to her she begn to cry.As her mom this was
one of the hardest things to watch!
I will always be very grateful to him for taking the time to make a
child smile so very much.
Her little jersey that mom bought her and had Domi's name and number is
now way too small but, hangs in her room with great pride.
A new one would be wonderful, seeing she is always asking mom!
Thanks too all who made this wonderful little girls dream come true with
the picture and autograph from Mr. Domi.
In our house Tie Domi Rules!!!
VC - Toronto, Ontario
I have two accually .............
one is the first time Tie was on Coaches corner with Grapes . You could
see the pride in Ties face that he had now made the big time. Grapes was
hugging him and saying how good Tie is as a person and all around
player........Tie is a proud man and you could see it in him that day. I
was also proud as a leaf fan.
The second hasn't happened yet but is on the 11th of this month.
I have been a long time loyal leaf fan. With several fav players over
the yrs But my all time fave overall player is Tie......... I have never
been able to make it to a real Leaf game in person in my life but on the
11th I will get to see my fav player play in person.
My wife and kids got me a ticket for the ultimate leaf game from red
cross at christmas . My daughter put it on a big card she
made........... See I have a spinal disability and can't work now so
going to a game is not financially easy for us............anyhow Monday
they called..........I won a trip for two by chopper to Toronto for the
game on the 11th , hotel that night , dinner at the platnum club and
gold seats for the game..........its a dream come true. Now I am
entering this to win that jersey of my fav all time player which I would
love to ware to the game ..........this is the best thing ever.......and
a romantic weekend for my wife and I.
I hope I win and with anyluck wouldlove to meet tie.
DS - Sarnia, Ontario
Hi, I'm a big.......Huge Tie Domi Fan.I have a huge Memorbelia collection of
him.
My fravorite of his career was on March 16th 1999-2000 season against
the Detorit Red Wings.Tie got his fourth game winning goal of the season
to win in Overtime against Detorit.Iv'e watched him since his career
took off in the NHL.He's a great roll model he gives all he's got and
does his best.Keep it up DOMI.
Thank you!
I WANNA WIN.
TC - Toronto, Ontario
The moment I remember best of Tie Domi was just after one of his fights
(I think with Cairns of the NY Islanders) Domi was mocking his opponent
in the penalty box, and then proceeded to autograph his own stick and
toss it into the opponent’s penalty box! What a laugh!
NP - Toronto, Ontario
I have to say the most memorable moment came not on the ice. It was off
the ice when Tie showed his true self when he was first to speak to
Wendle Clarks trade to detroit red wings, going to his friend and
showing the true spirit of the game that it isn't always about the game
or money but that there will always be true friendship and compassion in
this game we love, and that he and many others are there for the people
the work with and have grown with. Thank you Tie With the greatest
respect
JB - Chatham, Ontario
My memory is from about four years ago when my Husband (Doug) took me to
my very first Leafs game. I was still new to the whole game as I had
only just started to get into the sport after my son started to play. I
was so excited to be there and watched in awe as the players came out
onto the ice. I saw Tie Domi enter the rink and I turned to Doug and
said, "That guy is going to get hurt, the others are bigger than him!".
Doug laughed and explained to me that Tie doesn't take the hurt, he
gives it. After watching the way Tie plays he became my favourite player
that night. He still is my all time favourite today and to have a jersey
of his would be amazing.
ST - Toronto, Ontario
There are so many memorable moments that I think every hockey fan has of
Tie Domi that it is truly impossible to pinpoint it down to just one.
From his fights no matter what the outcome and that smile that he always
has after a fight, to his big smile when he scores a goal no matter
which goal it is his first, fifth, tenth or what he is always happy
about it. To the way he helps his community and childern. He always
puts a smile on peoples faces.
So for me there are to many memorable moments.
I hope we continue to see that smile time after time.
LH - Toronto, Ontario
I forget the year exactly but it would have been in the early 90's at a
game in Winnipeg against the Jets. I was a resident of Winnipeg at the
time but have always been a Leaf fan for as far back as I can remember.
Every time the Leafs were in town a group of about 8 of us would always
get tickets, put on our Leafs jerseys and go to the game. On this
particular night, as we sat right behind the Leafs net, front row, a
skirmish breaks out as one of the Jets ( Steen, I think ) took a swat
at our goalie as he gloved the puck. Of course, Tie took offence to
this, pinned his man up against the boards, gave him a good glove
massage and threw in a some commentary too colorfull to repeat. Well we
went nuts and started to kick the end boards, yelling and screaming,
etc. and Tie looked over at us as the skirmish broke up. The next
period a similar skirmish takes place, again near our seats, so we
proceed to pound on the glass, yell & scream, etc., and as Tie skates by
he taps the glass with his stick in acknowledgment. Now we're really
fired up and the Jets fans are on our case big time. One of the security
people comes over and gives us a warning - " if you boys pound on the
glass or kick the end boards once more you'll have to leave ". Shortly
after, the Leafs score and we all jump up from our seats and without
thinking we pound the glass and kick the end boards again - all at once
we realized our mistake and quickly sat down. The security guy came over
and once again reiterated has warning to us - I think he realized our
latest outburst was strictly in reaction to the Leaf goal - plus it was
still in the second period, so it was nice that he didn't have us leave.
Early in the third period a tight game was broken open by the Jets as a
result of some bad penalties taken by the Leafs. A two goal lead was
stretched to 3 or 4 and the game was all but over. The Jets fans around
us were giving it to us with every big hit and goal by the Jets and like
the Leafs, our frustration was building. All of a sudden a scrum breaks
out in front of the net, then another off to the side, and then a third
pushing match starts up near us - you guessed it TIE. A fight ensues
and the place is going wild. I remember looking over my shoulder at the
security guard to see him glaring over at our group. We held it together
- no glass pounding or kicking - then as the fights broke up Tie was
escorted by the ref. around the back of the net right past us when one
of my buddies yells out " way to go Tie ". Tie pulls up right in front
of us and swats the glass with his hand as the ref. guides him on his
way to the box. WE HAD NO CHOICE!!! We pounded, kicked and chanted
DOMI, DOMI as loud as we could - then simply started to walk out before
security had to ask us to.
We still talk about that night and many of the games we went to (
including the last game at the Gardens ), there just seemed to be some
sort of connection with Tie that night ( maybe it was the beer we
drank?? ). He is the heart of that team.
Tie, congrats, our on your 1000th game - thanks for making hockey fun!
RS - Toronto, Ontario
My most memorable moment was the news conference following his punch to
the face of a player a few seasons ago. Tie shed a few tears that
night, but the thing that stuck out the most was how Tie said he had to
try to explain to his children why their daddy wasn’t playing hockey. I
realized that someone known for their muscle on the ice was soft on the
inside and showed courage and respect and most of all INTEGRITY!
TIE DOMI = INTEGRITY
NG - Kitchener, Ontario
Getting to see Tie play every game is enough to remember,he is so
intense and proud to wear a leafs jersey,hope the rest of the boys do
the same
RE - Toronto, Ontario
Who could ever forget the water bottle incident in Phili... A moment
that will stand out in time... Congrat's Tie!
DD - Toronto, Ontario
I live in Ottawa and take all the necessary criticism of being of Leaf
Fan. I never switched, nor did my husband who’s been a loyal fan for 50
years. Tie has always been my favorite player because of who he is, and
what he has accomplished. There is no “one” memorable moment for me, he
impresses me even when he’s not on the ice. You’ll find me yelling at
the TV during games, saying “Put Tie on …..”. He has so much desire and
emotion, and respect for his team members, he fires them up.
Congratulations Tie on your 1000th game, good luck and help bring us
that Stanley Cup.
SL - Gloucester, Ontario
My most memorable moment in Tie’s career came when he won his first bout
with Bob Probert and motioned as if he was putting the heavyweight belt
on. While that should have been in a Leaf uniform, it was just as
entertaining in any uniform.
EM - Toronto, Ontario
I would say the most memorable of many that I have is the time that you
where in the penalty box, not that you knew how to get there, and you
sprayed water on the Philadelphia fan from the water bottle and he tried
to get at you and fell into the box with you. What an idiot he was. Of
course you tried to help him back to his seat.:)
KM - Kitchener, Ontario
Any time Tie does anything for charity. An enforcer on the ice, but
such a giving human being off the ice, he always seems willing to give
up his time for those less fortunate then him.
PI - Toronto, Ontario
My memorable moment was watching one of your fights when you played for
the Winnipeg Jets, where I grew up. You did the tug boat after
obliterating your heavy hitting opponent. I remember it vividly because
I was young (maybe 10 years old) and I played hockey and knowing that
you were smaller then your peers but still had the heart to go
toe-to-toe with the other tough guys in the league gave me the
confidence to play the game tough and strong. I now live in Toronto and
am a huge fan of yours. You made us all very proud when you scored that
goal against Ottawa to give Leaf fans a hope that we’ll win one yet
against in the regular season.
Congrats on your 1000th game Tie! Here’s to 1000 more! Cheers.
PS The clip I am referring to was also in one of Don Cherry’s Rockem
Sockem. It was in 92 or 93 I think.
AC - Toronto, Ontario
Don't have one memorable moment. A man who plays tough, but proved in
New York and by all means in Toronto, The man has heart off gold with
charities and other stuff. Like Gilmour And Domi it's is great. And the
hall off fame will be there for Domi a man who should of been laying off
with the rules,then he proves he can put the puck in. For a little a guy
he's on my all time top 10, and that's good With Keon to Horton. Stay
with the organizing the fans love yeh, not that much thou to kiss yeh
but your awesome.Good luck on your career
DM - Toronto, Ontario
Just before the Olympics when the team was in a real rut…Tie broke out
and scored in a game where they seemed doomed to lose. He is not known
as a top scorer but he proved to be a great team motivator who steps up
to the plate when needed.
WT - Toronto, Ontario
