Tom Brady bashes Leafs Max Domi as he attempts to skate on the ice

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Daniel Lucente
November 2, 2024 (3:27 PM)

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Former NFL superstar quarterback Tom Brady went for a skate on the ice and as he was doing so called out Leafs forward Max Domi.

With an illustrious NFL career complete with many accolades, perhaps the most iconic quarterback, Tom Brady, has finally retired from football and dove into what looks like a new athletic passion. This time around, though, Brady trades in the gridiron for ice and picks up the challenge of skating, a big change for a man whose legend is placed in quite another sport altogether.

Brady's new love of hockey surfaced in an Instagram story recently posted by NHL veteran Tie Domi. Domi, while the video was taken, can be heard giving enthusiastic, though somewhat playful, advice to Brady as the quarterback glides around the ice. It is lighthearted, as the moment shows Brady, known for precision on the football field, embracing a very different skill set for maneuvering on ice.

Interestingly enough, Toronto Maple Leafs forward Max Domi, Tie's son, was also participating in the training session. While Max was skating alongside the NFL legend, his old man kept things light with some good-natured verbal jabs. As Tie's comments bounced around the rink, one thing was for certain: this wasn't just a training session but a family moment of fun, albeit one where Brady was fully in on the joke, even taking a playful jab at Max himself.

"He's got the hang of it already," Tie can be heard saying. "Max, he's coming for you, Max. This is 10 minutes in he's already flying."

"Come on Max!" exclaims Brady. "Day 1"

The whole thing is a bit surreal to see Brady on the ice, considering he spent 23 years at the apex of professional football. It starts on the field with unprecedented NFL success as a seven-time Super Bowl champion, and while his commitment to being fit and skilled is quite evident, one wonders if that same competitive edge will continue into his new hobby. While he's not likely to challenge the elite in hockey, the effort put forth evidences a commitment to stretching his athletic boundaries even now that he's retired.

Most likely, this is not in preparation for any seriousness with regards to hockey on Tom Brady's part, but perhaps to befriend another highly popular sports family. But one never knows, it could be him on the ice during a celebrity game or some other charity event as his friendship with Tie Domi continues to blossom. For now, however, it's an entertaining and enlightening reminder that even the most celebrated of athletes enjoy engaging in new pursuits long after the spotlight on their main career has dimmed.