Coyotes Prospect Max Domi on Living and Playing with Type I Diabetes
Max Domi undaunted by diabetes: ‘It’s actually been a blessing in disguise’
The Toronto native cemented his status as one of the world’s top junior players when his indefatigable performance at the recently concluded world junior championship helped Canada win gold. Domi scored a goal and chipped in with two assists in a riveting 5-4 win in the deciding game against Russia at Toronto’s Air Canada Centre on Jan. 5. He finished among the event’s leading scorers and was chosen as the tournament’s best forward, all the while winning over Canadians with his feisty, in-your-face demeanour.
A top prospect of the Arizona Coyotes of the NHL, Domi is capitalizing on his new-found celebrity status to speak out on diabetes, a subject he is equally passionate about since being diagnosed seven years ago. Domi and the Knights have been besieged with more than 70 requests from media organizations and the public since the gold-medal game, most looking to speak with the young hockey star about living – and playing – with diabetes.
