#77: Tie Domi Interview: The Raw Knuckles Podcast

[@souless08]

Domi laying out Ulf was a lifetime highlight. Can't see that enough. Satisfying in every respect.

[@paulcake7353]

❤

[@ahginga]

Dirty and dumb

[@timcorner2821]

So great to see Tie in this interview. A great Leaf and I'm sure he was loved by his team mates. I'm excited to see his son Max playing in Toronto. I love how he imitates knuckles

[@garnetbezanson1404]

He probably kept the cost of their life insurance down.

[@warrenzlotnick6377]

Pff.llllllllll😅😅

[@Mike7911779]

As an 11 year old in Queens 1990-91, i became a huge Domi fan. Every picture in the NY Post, Daily News, Newsday of Domi went on my wall. Hockey was MUCH watch TV back then. Teams hated each other and the rivalries were so intense. I miss that era so much. Great Interview Boys!!!!

[@almo8989]

I love Knuckles ribbing Wahlberg and Tie just laughing.

[@scott7521]

Really good to see Nilan look so healthy and happy,

[@Jamesthepilgrimjourney]

Another great show guys. Domi has got a great sense of humor and it was nice to see two of the toughest ever in the game get along so well. Im getting addicted to this podcast but I wont be goin to rehab for this one😊

[@RobFazekas-ky2ow]

Tie you were on of my favourite leafs of all time glad your son is a leaf your a awesome guy

[@RIUUI007]

Thanks Chris & Tim. Domi was such a cool player to watch when I grew up in the 90s. He was an enigma to me, a mysterious and fascinatingly violent player who would do anything out there on the ice. He fought Gino Odjick in a Memorial Cup game 😄and that's the way he continued to play for a decade and a half. Incredible longevity to do what he did. I loved it. And towards the end of his career I got the chance to see him play in Sweden during the '04-'05 lockout. I'll never forget it. Watching Tie during the pre-game warmup was like watching one of the Gods of the enforcers out there. He looked so menacing and intimidating. He had 3 points that game if I recall correctly, and was voted first star of the game.

[@thesickpodcastrawknuckles]

Thanks so much for listening! Please spread the word

[@jimpineau183]

Just want to add in regards to Max. My grandson was part of a baseball team from Canada that was at a tournament in Mesa Arizona. After one of the games he noticed a person working out in the outfield and he said to his Dad “Dad I think that’s Max Domi working out (Max was playing for the team in Arizona at the time) there.”. So they jogged out there and sure enough it was Max. So there was a connection right away. They were both Canadians. They talked for a while and Max was very gracious with his time, asking, where in Canada they were from, how the team was doing in the tournament, what position he played etc. Although I have never been a Leaf fan, I have to say Ty, you can be very proud of Max. And finally I have to say I thoroughly enjoyed your segment with Chris and ?… can’t recall his name but do want recognize him. Nice to know you were such a good athlete in so many sports.

[@jackhammer2671]

Nice to see these tough guys together on this podcast...the older tough guys are some of the most down to earth classy guys you'll ever meet.

[@arkhllraiser]

Chris... I loved when you came to the Rangers I've been at blue shirt fan since I was 8 years old my dad had season tickets for 52 years in the blue seats. I played travel hockey as a kid in high school college, men's leagues Etc I got to tell you your podcasts are the best. This one with Tie Domi is just wonderful ! Keep doing what you doing knuckles !

[@patricklarsh7063]

I just saw Tie Domi's doc 2 days ago. This is the 2nd interview i watched. Born in a Maple Leaf family we didnt care what team Tie played for we were cheering for him. I wanna say you can see the gratitude in Tie Domi. Thanks for the memories

[@jo_c3072]

As a lifelong B’s fan, not gonna lie, knuckles and Tie were the enemy at the old garden….lol…love to see this and listen to all of the stories! So glad everyone is doing well!! God bless from the South shore!

[@trav639]

These interviews are so good, Chris i'm real proud of you nice job, Definitely innovated the inner soul of hockey players and their thoughts from the from playing Yes kids juniors all the way up to the pros., We'll continue watching these Keep up the good work, brother.

[@stevewight1409]

I like how ties head is exactly same shape as arched window behind him lol...love that guy

[@mikelevesque9753]

HE WAS A GREAT PLAYER AND GREAT CANADIAN

[@jimjoe8]

A friend of my Mom's 16 year old son played defence when Tie was in Peterborough. She told her all of the Mom's on the team loved Tie because they knew if someone started something with their boy they would shortly be having an on-ice meeting with Tie to sort things out. As a result, the boys were left alone.

[@frankieelvisbarbieri5495]

Being from Toronto…. Tie ( as with Clark, Gilmour, Sundin, Sittler) is a ‘pillar’ for us leaf fans!! Pound for pound one of the toughest pitbull’s in NHL history of enforcers.. we miss Tie

[@michaellombard894]

Love you Chris!! Your philosophies are great, helpful, timeless! Having been born and have all family in SE Mass. your accent and attitude are SO familiar!!

[@Madisonrvr]

When a hockey podcast episode begins with a story about Tie Domi pushing Chris chelios into a fountain before wrestling Cheli and Nilan in the hotel after drinking at Jay miller’s bar following Cam Neely’s charity golf outing, you know it’s going to be a doozy.

[@iblockpuncheswithmyface1490]

Imagine Knuckles, Jay, and Tie playing on the same team. Never a dull moment ever, guaranteed.

[@MeisGood007]

Hall of fame level interview yet again. Love from Broad and Pattison

[@cbarrett34]

Stan Jonathan, PJ Stock and Tie Domi were the 3 toughest short guys ever.

[@dp6297]

George McPhee is up there. If you don’t know look him up

[@charlesevers2937]

Great show! Always appreciated Tie when he played; glad you finally got him on. Funniest line - “I wouldn’t wrestle him, I’d hit him over the head with a baseball bat.” 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@markhodge7]

I didn't realize that I've been waiting for this one! Two legends in conversation. This is going to be great!

[@AnthonyD1986]

Domi is a legend. Love this guy.

[@matturibe5256]

Ya but he is to prideful. He got hurt bad in that second Probert fight I read rangers players talk about how swollen his head was he couldn't put his helmet on. But I like tie. But he needs to be real sometimes. Because he will never say he got beat.

[@jeffreycairns767]

​@matturibe5256 He was never hurt, always walked away with a smile and only a few would go with him. He also never back down. He may have lost some but he was never beat

[@matturibe5256]

@@jeffreycairns767 he walked with a smile cuz he got his ass embarrassed lol! U do t want to piss off the geoat! That’s what he did. He talked shit and if probert even thinks he lost or even drew in a fight the second one ur done! Like Bernie said he had big bumps on his big ass head to the point where he could barely put in his helmet! Anyways ur comment was just dumb! Don’t take it personal but think before u comment! I would never say oh probert was never hurt of Dave brown was never hurt! Those are the top two in my book! 1.probert 2. Brown. 3. Wilson 4. Laraque 5. Breshear 6. Kocur 8. Mcarthy 9. Berube 10. Twist

[@jeffreycairns767]

@@matturibe5256 Although I completely disagree, we are entitled to our own opinions. Also, where's Rob Ray? Wilson? I seriously hope you're not talking about Tom Wilson. I'm guessing not but it was the first Wilson that popped in my head

[@matturibe5256]

@@jeffreycairns767 No Bein Wilson, come on dawg. Well, every number past number one can be debatable, but Probert has a card way above anyone else. So, I am open to opinions after one. But what is it you disagree on? Domi not being injured or my list?

[@subbydagwoods]

I said it before and I’ll say it again. Love hearing the come up of these national leaguers. Knuckles and Tim do a great job of delivering it. Thank you gentlemen.

[@arkhllraiser]

Absolutely!

[@joelococo1724]

Love Tie and Chris . Tough but gentlemen as well . Love this !!!!

[@michaelkeenan6886]

I believe Tie when he says he just wanted to win! Growing up a Sens fan in the hay day of the battle of Ontario, Tie had countless timely goals. He provided what his team needed at all times. I loved to hate him! Can't thank him enough for his contributions to the game. He's not a member of the club I support. But I will happily admit he's one of the classiest gents to play the game!

[@jeffreycairns767]

It's nice to see real hockey fans. You can love and cheer for one team while respecting other teams, players, and fans. Guys like us are few and far these days

[@mikeo7221]

Late to the party but this is a great episode! I enjoy Tie talking about Max. Type I diabetes is tough (36 years with it here), and the demands of pro hockey (travel, lack of routine, extereme exercise and emotions) would make it tougher. Well done Chris and Tim, great podcast.

[@CarmineLombardi-e9f]

Being a real Leaf's fan means you gotta love Tie Domi.

[@Allonenotalone]

Tie is a proud papa. Great to see a guy that was that hard nosed have so much love in his heart. Knuckles shares that trait. Much respect.

[@Hemispheres2112]

All the fights Domi lost (which were many), he never lost bad, and never really got hurt badly. And at 5'10 and 200lb, that's amazing. The fights with Rob Ray were amazing. And Ray was bigger than people thought at 6 or 6'1 and 220. Domi is all heart and had decent skill. Great player going against players much taller and heavier constantly.

[@Mike7911779]

100%% and 5'10 for Domi was always VERY charitable

[@Hemispheres2112]

@@Mike7911779 Ha, I'm going by his bio on my hockey card of him!

[@Mr.77776]

Tough as nails 👊

[@iblockpuncheswithmyface1490]

According to the stats I read. Ray was six feet 222 lbs.

[@Hemispheres2112]

@@iblockpuncheswithmyface1490 Yep very thick. Bigger than he looked on TV.

[@DL14204]

That was the BEST hockey pod cast i have seen this year. Well done guys. Tie Domi should be more public because hockey needs good guys like him in the lime light.

[@mr8966]

Best Domi interview ever.

[@aaronkoivu]

Great episode, made me laugh so many times….Mark head would be a speed bag when Tie finished with it 😂

[@yeltsin6817]

Have 2 stories. I went to the University of Guelph 90-94. My roommate played with Tie at Peterborough. Said he was the toughest guy he ever met. But also the nicest. Had tons of stories of Tie that showed how he stuck up for everyone Fast forward 30 years. My daughters boyfriends father played va Tie in that semi pro league and was at the game where Tie went after the player. He said the whole team was scared shitless that Tie would kill all of them. Said he was a great soccer player as well.

[@kevinkingston6488]

Hi Tie , Toronto loves you , Thanks for the memories ...

[@jamieaspinall5716]

Here’s the deal. Siiiiick Af!!!…. Tim saying “He’ll wrestle ya”. 😂😂😂

[@lindafedchuk5147]

Here's a deal! Best podcast!👋👋

[@bobtysen5917]

Great interview! One of Leaf’s all time favorites

[@burtbrewso5380]

Greatest hockey podcast.

[@jean-paulmorin913]

You guys are awesome. Getting anxious just listening to y'all.tx for everything past and present.

[@billyrock8305]

Tie is tough for a small 5’8” 180 lb. Dude. Equal power each hand 👍 Wallhberg would destroy Tie in the ring, not on the ice. 🥊 We owe so much to Tie for sucker punching and laying out Ulf. Thanks buddy. I remember a bar fight with some US Marines mouthing off. Tie asked them nicely to shut up. They didn’t listen of course. Tie grabbed one guy and pounded him about 30 times in the head. Laughed my head off. 😂 Excellent soccer player. Topgun ⚽️

[@BrianJRoberts]

Here we go!🚀

[@Zluyto]

When I play NHL video games, I always compile a team of enforcers. Nilan and Domi are ALWAYS on it, along with Probert and McSorley (Probert is a first line scoring threat). Usually I get Joey Kocur, Rob Ray, Dave Schultz, Bryan Marchment, Larry Playfair, and Garth Butcher as well. In season mode, the goal is to win the Stanley Cup while seeing if I can compile 5,000 team penalty minutes in a season. Puttin' on the foil!

[@llewellynduplantis4019]

Tough dude always was in awe of tie wish I could share a video of max when he played with the HABS

[@glennwetherbee4495]

Great interview. Second fight was huge deal,

[@grizzlysilver9856]

A very tough guy but a even better person..What a great interview!

[@RobFazekas-ky2ow]

Great interview guys loved the pod cast

[@ho246]

Best interview yet.

[@cliffroberts1774]

Domi the Greycup Champ and Boston ball buster extrodinare.

[@trauddien2250]

Damn I used to hate Tie Domi when he was playing for the Leaf’s.. didn’t know he was a huge Habs fan…. He’s now one of my all time favourite fighters 😅

[@bitty6241]

Brown tie Domi onduo interview 👌 that would be awesome...

[@dd5921]

This interview was ridiculous

[@danwalsh6919]

Just became a big fan of Tie Domi !

[@stanf957]

Great podcast! Loved this episode! I wish you would have brought up the story of the penalty box incident in Philly and whatever happened with the fan.

[@StephanDuguay]

Really enjoyed it great work guys

[@yotoober1]

From Google: How many fights did Tie Domi have? Domi is the all-time NHL leader in fights with 333.

[@pierredenonville8915]

Another good show. Thanks guy's

[@louamorin4246]

Great interview. Keep it up guys!

[@thesickpodcastrawknuckles]

Much appreciated!

[@christianpilon747]

Thanks Tie

[@markhodge7]

That was awesome..

[@mikecosman9176]

Awesome

[@DaveTucker-yu6rx]

I thought it was Vic Mackey and Shane Van Drell from The Shield maybe for a fancy dress party . Actually Tim looks like a cross between Walton Goggins and James Murray from The Impractical Jokers. 😂

[@michaelmaggi7637]

Many like to remember Domi-Probert but the best Probert fights were w/McSorely

[@meddlehedd1194]

Tie is a beauty. I hope Tie corrects me if I have this story wrong....I remember when he got drafted by the leafs....he and John Kordic fought in training camp....in Newmarket I think it was. The story goes that John won the fight but broke his hand on Tie's head so John went on the DL and Tie got his shot with the big club. Also, I think at one point I think he was the fastest skater on the leafs. Great forechecker and underrated player You are right Tie...that Neidermayer game was the best game of your career. I watched it on TV and Harry Neal said the same thing. Hey Tie why do you sit with the crowd at the leaf games when I am sure you could sit in a box?

[@dmzabo3914]

Absolutely love Tie Domi. He was one of the baddest hockey players to ever walk this plant or i should say? .. ...skate this planet. His job was wasn't to score 50 goals in a season, it was to intimidate the players that would take runs at your squads star goal scorers. Best moment ever. I remember when a drunken Philly Flyers fan talks mess and then falls into the penalty box. At that exact moment that drunkin Flyers fan realized he messed up. Domi whopped his @ss right then and there. FAFO type stuff.lol 😂😂

[@paulmouradjian6045]

Hey Knuckles you had 110 goals in 13 yrs. Sweet.

[@resurrectionsunday]

Tie is class…

[@robc1961]

People used to bet on fights. Domi and Rob Ray was a sure thing .

[@PeterZess]

Tie said a lot of good things about Bob Probert. He was a gladiator, I remember a game in Junior A where Bob tangled with Guelph player Bill Loshaw, nicknamed Bonecrusher later in his career. Loshaw was only 16 and Bob 20 and I don't think Bob really wanted to fight but Billy insisted. They had a brief bout where one of Billy's overhand rights caught Bob. They sat in the penalty box and things got heated. When they left the box they just went at it again. This time Bob was pretty angry and ready to fight, forgot the rookie status, punching Billy into submission. Sometimes he took no prisoners.

[@Bruins-vq5ey]

Bob was 19 loshaw 17

[@Michael-bi4bt]

Domi was best athlete in school in every sport. He could play in todays nhl cuz he's fast, he was the toughest in school. I don't find him particularly likeable. But that's me.

[@mr8966]

Tyson vs Domi would be a great fight.

[@mellymel8668]

Freakn legendary

[@robmorrissey3018]

As a probert/redwing fan/ leaf hater especially domi great interview didn't realize what a great athlete he is not a goon

[@Bruins-vq5ey]

Great athlete in his own mind

[@Jay9999]

What a beauty 👍

[@bhenderson2725]

Fkn love Tie Domi, loved his days in Wpg as a Jet, Tie could have easily played and contributed on a WHC team Canada roster easily.

[@jcg2922]

Tie is 5'8, and 5'10 on skates. You'd think he'd be secure enough to acknowledge that by now.

[@Bruins-vq5ey]

Wants people to think he's this sweet guy but in reality he's the same punk now as when he played

[@Silverfox1966]

Knuckles Chuckles

[@tedjob21]

What ironic is of the ice, Tie comes across as just the nicest guy you'd ever wanna meet. God bless him and his family.

[@jbull7126]

Bobby Clarke was a type one diabetic too

[@stuartzoo]

Tie looks like a genie wearing hoop earrings.

[@yotoober1]

Famous diabetic NHL was 2x Flyers SC winner C Bobby Clarke from the 70s

[@kevinmolloy8824]

TIE D. is a CLASS ACT in his own Right. God Bless HIM

[@michaelnadeau9748]

Tie looks like a pirate with those ear rings

[@daniel.k.wallace]

Hey Knuckles, I'm a big fan. Please tell the story why you went to the other teams dressing room to chase down Rick Vaive.

[@howardpaulson7206]

Remember Tie when he played for the Winnipeg Jets. He sure looked after Teemu Selanne No one touched Teemu

[@jessewahwah]

- Tie Domi not wanting to talk about fighting is like having Albert Einstein on your podcast and he doesn't want to talk about physics. - The elbow on Neidermayer cost Toronto the series, and NO Tie didn't fight Jim McKenzie in the first game back the next season. He turtled and McKenzie picked up a game misconduct after pummeling him. - I wish Chris would have asked Tie about his fight with Brian McGrattan and the aftermath of Tie whining to the media that Nathan Perrott should have been the one to fight Gratts.

[@jonbuckley5049]

Yah yah we get it Tie. Enough with the ball busting on the accent. After this, I like him, but is real easy to see how he gets under your skin. He has a knack for it.

[@Bruins-vq5ey]

Yep absolutely

[@TedSmith-m4k]

As a Bostonian who has lived out west for 45 years I can't tell you enough how aggravating that is. For some reason people have no idea that mocking the accent is totally obnoxious. I have no idea why they think the accent is so funny

[@shannonmaire]

Mark Wahlberg challenging a former top nhl enforcer is peak Hollywood delusion.

[@brandonlewis5135]

Go jets go

[@HowieMorenz07]

go knucks!

[@basilicata92]

Wow knuckles doesn't let tie finish

[@llewellynduplantis4019]

Hey knux I’m from KAHNAWAKE lol via Ville Lasalle lol

[@pickwickiansyndrome1546]

Condors baby!

[@D2TMFZ]

Nobody gave tie credit for his skating and playing ability. I grew up a leaf fan Wendle and tie not very big guys but tough as nails different breed the size disadvantage never stopped him. He would have destroyed people now days excited to see max play in the blue and white

[@ronthompson95]

I have respect for Tie and his tenacity and toughness. No doubt. But I lasted 15 minutes and I will now comment and turn this off. This was hard to listen to. I’ve known multiple Tie Domi’s in my life. Legends in their own mind. Great at everything they ever did even though they weren’t. Does that little giggle after each line of bull he’s throwing. The greatest case of small man syndrome I’ve ever seen. I love you Knuckles and Tim and I understand why you had Tie on. But please no more. :).

[@lowbridgehit]

lot of comments on what a proud poppa he is regarding Max. How many times did he mention he daughters? non existent. But does name drop every celebrity and high end NHL'r he is buddies with.

[@kellismith4329]

Too bad you keep interrupting him Chris

[@patricklarsh7063]

Bobby Clark was diabetic and look what he accomplished

[@jpecci1262]

Nice to see Bjorn Salming get his flowers on Raw Knuckles. From a fan's view He seemed unflappable and steady