"Fake news": Tie Domi lashes out at Leafs fan after misunderstanding joke
Legendary Toronto Maple Leafs enforcer Tie Domi got into it with a fan on social media after misunderstanding a joke.
The 54-year-old was in Toronto on Saturday to watch his son Max play against the Anaheim Ducks. The game went very well for the Leafs, as Max picked up two assists in a 9-2 drubbing of the Ducks.
Domi was shown on screen during the Sportsnet broadcast, which prompted one fan, who goes by Ritchie on X, to take a picture and pose a funny hypothetical scenario.
You return from getting a $30 beerā¦ and this guy is in your seat.
What do you do? š pic.twitter.com/vf03A8RwdY
— Richie (@LeafsTattoos) February 18, 2024
The joke took off, garnering over 800 likes and nearly 300 replies. Though the post seemed to be an innocent joke about Domi’s intimidating appearance, the former NHLer took the joke as a slight, responding with some strong words for the fan.
Calling you out Richie š¤”
Fake news!
Your full of shit I wasnāt in your seat
Must have been something in your 30$šŗš https://t.co/kN4eIt2HeR— Tie Domi (@thereal_tiedomi) February 18, 2024
It appeared that Domi thought that Ritchie was accusing him of stealing his seat during the game, to which he vehemently disagreed. Luckily, it seems like cooler heads prevailed after Ritchie assured the former Leaf that he meant no disrespect and had looked up to him as one of his hockey heroes.
All good Richie š https://t.co/JVXe9hUaD4
— Tie Domi (@thereal_tiedomi) February 18, 2024
In the end, it was a simple misunderstanding, but it wasn’t lost on Leafs fans, who loved the exchange.
I love you, one of favourite leafs of all time!!!
ā Jina ā¤ļøā¤ļøā¤ļøAuston Matthews ā¤ļøā¤ļøā¤ļø (@VSKMakeup) February 18, 2024
Only way to solve this is on the ice, gloves off! š
ā Bobby Earl (@StawkTrader) February 18, 2024
You’re an absolute beauty good sir
ā Joe Hill (@vintagejoehill) February 18, 2024
Hahaha, love this ššŗšŗ
ā DāØaāØrāØrāØyāØlāØ (@darrylw71) February 18, 2024
Considering that everything was swiftly resolved, the biggest thing we can take out of it is that Domi still hasn’t lost that fiery personality that made him one of the most beloved players in Leafs’ history.