Former calgary flames player theo fleury totally went to the opposite side when asked to comment on tkachuks hit. Fleury told me he plans to tour this coming september. Fleurys account of abuse is detailed in an autobiography called playing with fire that is. Fleury chronicles spiritual journey in new book sportsnet. In family court, he relied on statements that he had lost his hockey fortune to bad investments to reduce his child support. But in the waning months of 2009, the hockey world was shocked to read fleurys biography not only detailing a life of sexual abuse he suffered at the hands of a coach, but of his life of crime. Theo fleurys victor walk, to bring awareness about child sexual abuse and help bring stronger laws against the abusers and create more help centers for survivors. Theo fleury, a seventime allstar who won a stanley cup with the flames, has given voice to fellow survivors of abuse and addiction.
Theo fleury is a dynamic public speaker and audience facilitator. The highest highs and lowest lows of theo fleury, by theoren fleury, theo fleury, kirstie mclellan day, kirstie mclellan day, a trade paperback from harpercollins, an imprint of harpercollins publishers. Theoren wallace theo fleury born june 29, 1968 is a canadian former professional ice hockey player. Former nhler theo fleury wants to sit down with abuser graham. Fleury shares all in this raw, captivating and honest look at the. With theo fleury, kerry fraser, ron maclean, jamie macoun. Why theoren fleury should be in the hockey hall of fame. Dark personal issues began to surface, and drinking, drugs, gambling, and girls ultimately derailed a. Theoren fleury team canada official olympic team website. Prairie theatre exchange presents playing with fire. Fleury played for the calgary flames, colorado avalanche, new york rangers, and chicago blackhawks of the national hockey league nhl, tappara of finlands smliiga, and the belfast giants of the uks elite ice hockey league.
I love it, said theo fleury he followed by saying some other players on the flames roster should watch and learn from the sequence that cost tkachuk a twogame suspension. The film utilizes archival footage and interviews with friends and exteammates. Victor walk is about transforming victims of child sexual abuse into victors, because surviving is too difficult. Theo fleury celebrity profile check out the latest theo fleury photo gallery, biography, pics, pictures, interviews, news, forums and blogs at rotten tomatoes. Theoren wallace theo fleury born june 29, 1968 is a canadian retired professional ice hockey right winger that played 16 seasons in national hockey league nhl fleury was drafted by the calgary flames with the 166th overall pick in the 1987 nhl draft. Fleury told global news he would be meeting with the convicted pedophile as a part of a documentary project.
Retired nhl star theo fleurys victim impact statement as posted on his website. His 1,088 points puts him 61st in career nhl scoring, just 11. Custom time with theo theo fleury motivational speaker. Theo fleurys victim impact statement at graham james. Fleury tallied one goal and three assists in six games at nagano 1998. At salt lake city 2002, fleury totaled two assists in six games for team canada. Hockey alberta denied an appeal, citing a new policy it had put in effect to prevent nhl players from joining senior teams during the 05 nhl. Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app. Theoren wallace theo fleury born june 29, 1968 is a canadian former professional ice. Dark personal issues began to surface, and drinking, drugs, gambling, and girls ultimately derailed a career that had him destined for the hall of fame. Theo fleury on the journey to healing from trauma duration. Fleury and his autobiography were also the subject of a 2012 documentary by hbo canada. How these pennypinchers retired in their 30s by pbs newshour download. Theo fleury comments on matthew tkachuk suspension raise.
Former nhl allstar theo fleury discusses documentary victor walk in studio 6816 duration. Theo didnt realize that telling his story would mean so much to others and lead him to where he is today. This eyeopening documentary follows stanley cup winner, olympic gold medalist and former nhl allstar theo fleury on his 10day victor walk from toronto to ottawa, to raise awareness of child sexual abuse, promote. About theo fleury theo fleury motivational speaker. In playing with fire, now in trade paperback, theo fleury takes us behind the bench during his glorious days as an nhl player, and talks about growing up devastatingly poor and in chaos at home. Theo fleurys victor walk in talks with the documentarys director. By kirstie mclellan day starring shaun smyth directed by ron jenkins. Today, theo defines himself as a victor over trauma and addiction, and a facilitator to those still trying to find their way. Theoren fleury playing with fire epub download download.
This documentary profiles hockey player theo fleury, who dealt with substanceabuse problems during his nhl career. Fleury enterprises will post a link to your event on our official website. Theoren theo fleury was born in oxbow, saskatchewan, and grew up in the small town of russell, manitoba, the eldest of three boys. Theo fleury, at 56 made a name for himself in a game played by giants. Former nhl star theo fleury chronicles addiction in new. Filmmaker matt embry and his family are devastated when he is diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. Inspired by the book, the documentary follows theos struggle with the aftermath of the book. Theoren fleury competed at salt lake city 2002 where he helped canada capture its first olympic gold medal in mens hockey in 50 years. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the.
The theo fleury story actor shaun smyth joins globals laura casella to talk about his role as theo fleury in playing with fire at the centaur theatre. Playing with fire is a 2012 documentary that paints an intimate portrait of former nhl player theoren fleury. When a young man is diagnosed with a debilitating autoimmune disease with no cure, he and his father go on a. Theo fleurys victor walk in talks with the documentarys director 07172017 02. But off the rink, his life once carried the markings of a troubled childhood, abuse and coping with emotional pain through addictive and selfdestructive behaviours. Theo fleurys victor walk, to bring awareness about child sexual abuse and help bring. Theo currently sits on the board of the flames alumni association and is also now a music recording artist. Having previously directed documentaries on theo fleury, jann arden, ian tyson and wp kinsella, embry allows cameras into his own life as he and his father, dr. The film, which shares its title with fleurys 2009 autobiography playing with fire, was screened in toronto at the hot docs film festival, where i watched it on saturday.
He reached bottom, and bought a gun intending to kill himself. He was drafted by the flames in the 8th round, 166th overall, at. Theo with his victor walkers walked from toronto to ottawa in 10 days which is. Smallest size with best quality and fast downloads at. Ashton embry, embark on a quest to find insight into the incurable disease. Guests will leave an engagement with theo feeling motivated to confront obstacles head on, truly understanding that change is possible and. Charles adler and theo fleury by the charles adler show. He made 50 million dollars and threw it away on drugs, alcohol and gambling. Parts of the statement were read in a winnipeg court wednesday during a. Fleurys story is complex, tragic and inspiring, and the film does a good job of capturing the. At 5feet6, theo fleury was a tad small to play hockey, yet he seemed tall on the ice.
Fleurys talent was such that despite a growing drug habit and erratic, inexplicable behaviour on and off the ice, wayne gretzky believed in him. Fleury retired in 2006, his career cut short by the illness of addiction. Theo fleury is perhaps best known for his time on the ice. Join facebook to connect with theo fleury and others you may know. Former nhl star theo fleury says he was sexually abused by his junior hockey coach, graham james. A production of the new mexico department of health office of border health in 20, playing with fire tells the stories of five new mexicans and how illegal drugs affected their lives and that.
His varied events and experiential workshops not only entertain, but also empower guests to tackle old issues from a fresh perspective. Theo mingles and poses for pictures with your guests, signs autographs and attends the banquet. Theoren fleury is a retired professional hockey player. Fleury played in the nhl for four teams, calgary flames from 1988 to 1999, colorado avalanche during the 199899 nhl season, new york. Former nhl player theoren fleury talks with glenn allan about his history of sexual abuse. Charles adler and theo fleury by the charles adler show published on 20160604t03. Theo fleury scored over 90 points four times in his career and over 100 points twice. Nhl, the nhl shield, the word mark and image of the stanley cup, the stanley cup playoffs logo, the stanley. Fleury is also well known for a gigantic taste for alcohol and nearly every type of drug imaginable, an addiction that nearly claimed his life. Playing with fire by theo fleury with kirstie mclellan day, harpercollins publishers ltd. In his memoir, playing with fire, canadian hockey player theo fleury candidly outlines his mental health and addiction struggles. He played for the calgary flames, new york rangers and chicago blackhawks. And with theo fleury, there have been many a jerry springer episode as he blew millions of dollars in nhl cash on, according to the promo material for his new book, alcohol, drugs, gambling and girls.
Theo fleury my lifes been a country song by eonemusiccanada published on 20150910t18. Theo fleurys victor walk in talks with the documentary. Like the book, days play tells the story of theo fleurys life from when he was a little boy and first strapped on skates, to his early successes in minor hockey, to his sexual abuse at the hands of his coach, to winning the stanley cup and representing canada at the olympics, to his struggles with addiction and depression that eventually. Playing with fire trailer by pyramid productions on vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.
Born in 1968, fleury was a junior hockey star before signing a contract with the calgary flames in 1988. Theo fleury stats, news, videos, highlights, pictures, bio. Dark personal issues began to surface and drinking, drugs, gambling, and girls ultimately derailed his hall of famecaliber career. The victor walk is a national movement powered by an orange wave of courage, the victor walk gives a voice to those affected by the trauma of childhood sexual abuse and rape. Obtenez votre kindle ici, or download a free kindle reading app. Fleury grew up playing hockey, overcoming his small stature by adopting an aggressive and determined style of play. Theo fleury details sexual abuse by hockey coach ctv news. When a young man is diagnosed with a debilitating autoimmune disease with no cure, he and his father go on a journey to find answers and hope. Nhl, the nhl shield, the word mark and image of the stanley cup, the stanley cup playoffs logo, the stanley cup final logo, center. A star in junior hockey, he became an integral part of the calgary flames stanley cup win in 1989.
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