In his first game with the Leafs, Max Domi reminded everyone who he learned the game of hockey from, taking a penalty reminiscent of his father Tie Domi's style of play.
Max Domi Takes Roughing Penalty During First Shift as a Leaf
It's safe to say that Max Domi was excited to don the Blue and White in his first preseason game today, as he came out of the gates playing a little too aggressively. He ended up taking a roughing penalty in his first shift as a Leaf, getting into it in the corner with defenseman Artyom Zub of the Senators.
Max's gritty style of play is nostalgic for Leaf fans who used to watch his father play in a similar way, never backing down from an opponent.
Domi Addition Makes Leafs a Grittier Team to Play Against
The signing of Max Domi and Ryan Reaves this offseason is a notable change of style for new GM Brad Treliving, adding some grittiness to the bottom 6 of the lineup.
Domi is well-known throughout the league for sticking up for his teammates and isn't afraid to drop the mitts to protect his star players.
As seen on Hockey Patrol - "Domi Shows Flashes Of His Father With Roughing Penalty In His First Shift"