Dominic Moore: Intelligence, Perseverance, and Family

In this episode, we spotlight Dominic Moore—a Harvard-educated NHL veteran known for his cerebral approach to the game and his resilience off the ice. Nicknamed “The Professor,” Moore carved out a 13-season career as a dependable two-way center, respected for his faceoff skills, penalty killing, and clutch playoff performances.

We trace his journey from a hockey-filled childhood in suburban Toronto to his standout debut with the New York Rangers, where he tallied three assists in his first NHL game. Moore’s career spanned ten teams, showcasing his adaptability and leadership across the league.

Dominic’s story is also one of profound personal strength. As a child, he witnessed his mother, Anna, suffer a stroke during surgery to remove a brain tumor. Her partial paralysis and vision loss deeply impacted the family, and Dominic played a role in her recovery, helping her regain mobility. That early experience of caregiving and resilience would later echo in his adult life.

Years later, Dominic stepped away from hockey to care for his wife, Katie, during her battle with a rare form of liver cancer. After her passing, he returned to the NHL and was honored with the Bill Masterton Trophy for perseverance and dedication. His legacy continues through the Katie Moore Foundation, which supports research for rare cancers.

This episode also touches on the evolution of NHL broadcasting—from the early radio days of Foster Hewitt to the modern era of streaming and multi-platform coverage—highlighting how fans have connected with the sport across generations.