Max Domi

Coyotes' prospect Domi undaunted by diabetes

Published Aug. 12, 2015 11:12 a.m. ET

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Arizona Coyotes prospect Max Domi isn't letting diabetes slow him down.

In fact, the 12th overall pick of the 2013 draft is living in the fast lane as part of a promotional tour with Bayer in support of type-1 diabetes awareness. Domi has spent part of this summer sharing his story and talking to kids about living with the disease.

"It's special for sure and it’s a huge honor. To be able to have an impact on all these little kids’ lives is very special to me and it’s something that I take a lot of pride in," the 20-year-old Winnipeg native told Sportsnet. "I was lucky enough to meet Bobby Clarke however many years ago and he had a big impact on me, on life in general and how I handle my diabetes. With how much I looked up to him, I was like, 'I can do something with this.'"

Domi discovered he had diabetes in 2008 while traveling to Toronto from a minor-hockey league tournament in Detroit. After consuming approximately nine liters of water or Gatorade, Domi visited a hospital and was diagnosed with type-1 diabetes.

Despite initially wearing No. 15 during some exhibition games with the Coyotes, Domi has changed his jersey to No. 16 in honor of Clarke.

A three-time Hart Trophy winner, Clarke wasn't deterred by diabetes and helped the Philadelphia Flyers to two Stanley Cup titles during his 15-year NHL career.

(h/t Sportsnet)

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