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His popularity was such that during a game in 1999, after fleury was sent off the ice to change a bloody jersey, a fan threw his own souvenir jersey over the boards so that fleury would not miss a shift. This edition focuses on diminutive forward theo fleury, who averaged nearly a point per game over an eventful 15year nhl career spent mostly with the calgary flames. Additionally, theoren hosts the theo fleury 14 hockey camp which helps to teach, inspire and educate young hockey players ages 6 to 16. Theo fleury, at 56 made a name for himself in a game played by giants. Retired nhl player and olympic gold medalist, theo fleury wrote a new book called conversations with a rattlesnake with his therapist about his journey towards recovery. Theo fleury happy to announce the signing of our new. Named after fleurys first book, playing with fire, the event, at the westlock. Get ready to indulge by booking your visit below were open daily. An open letter to theo fleury about agriculture nurse loves. A star in junior hockey, he became an integral part of the calgary flames stanley cup win in 1989. Fleurys talent was such that despite a growing drug habit and erratic, inexplicable behaviour on and off the ice, wayne gretzky believed in him. Book your next hotel with magellan luxury hotels and we will donate a percentage of the booking to support theo fleurys initiative, helping those who have suffered relational trauma turn their lives around. Theo fleury talks sobriety, sexual abuse, healing with. Director and producer larry day hasnt produced a puff piece in any sense, this is a shocking and honest portrait of a man who has battled personal demons, addiction, and sexual abuse.
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Former nhl star theo fleury looks to second career. Nov 12, 2014 fleury chronicles his spiritual journey in a new book called conversations with a rattlesnake, cowritten with therapist kim barthel. Theo fleury finds a new way to heal with video the eureka moment in theo fleurys life came following a chance encounter with occupational therapist kim barthel at a. Book signing central is an event information service brought to you by and has a focus on author events, book signings, and autograph expos welcome to your most valuable resource for book signing events around the country. Theo fleury claims sexual abuse by junior coach graham james. Well, when i first sat down to write the book, i was only going to talk about my hockey career. When i was finished playing hockey and finished the book tour. Oct 14, 2009 in playing with fire, 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 fleury finds a new way to heal with video ottawa. I see that you have been invited to meet with farmers in manitoba on your book tour, and even if you never respond to me.
Fleury claims the next morning he looked in the mirror and it was gone. Oct 09, 2009 in his new book due next week, playing with fire, recentlyretired nhl star theo fleury claims he was sexually abused as a teenager by his junior hockey coach graham james. Mar 10, 2015 an open letter to theo fleury about agriculture. Theo fleury is a dynamic public speaker and audience facilitator. Oct 26, 2009 on thursday, october 22, 2009, the theo fleury book tour to promote playing with fire made its stop at cknw, where fleury speaks with bill good. Fleury is also making music, writing and singing rockabillycountry songs for his band theo fleury and the death valley rebels. Founded by former nhl player, theoren fleury, fleury enterprises mission is to help people overcome any obstacle by igniting. Playing with fire by theo fleury goodreads share book. However, fleurys criminal tellall is of recent vintage. I shouldnt be here he said on a recent book tour promoting his. Supported by an extensive promotional tour across canada, playing with fire sold over 80,000 copies within six weeks of its.
Playing with fire a gamechanger for theo fleury and many others. On thursday, october 22, 2009, the theo fleury book tour to promote playing with fire made its stop at cknw, where fleury speaks with bill good. Theo fleurys playing with fire, bob proberts tough guy, ron macleans cornered and hockey towns, wayne gretzkys 99. Theo fleury bloody jersey swap with fan 1999 can anyone find a video of this event. Be sure to get all the information you need before your visit. Nov 22, 2017 in october, 2017 i interviewed theo fleury, discussing personal trauma, healing and country music. He said he wrote it because he wants to help people. This is the actual email i wrote to theo fleury after he extended the invitation. Nhl legend theo fleury talks about the importance of. Nov 28, 2014 following the release of his mindblowing first book, playing with fire, theo fleury joins forces with worldrenowned therapist kim barthel in a new book, conversations with a rattlesnake, coming out november 2014. Get all the latest stats, news, videos and more on theo fleury. Theo fleury says that the book playing with fire has changed his life. Theoren theo fleury was born in oxbow, saskatchewan, and grew up in the small town of russell, manitoba, the eldest of three boys. His varied events and experiential workshops not only entertain, but also empower guests to tackle old issues from a fresh perspective.
Graced with a unique breadth of knowledge and experience related to many forms of therapy and learning, she is a genuine bridge between disciplines, across cultures and most importantly, in the interior landscape. 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. May 09, 2012 after premiering recently at torontos hot docs film festival, the doc theo fleury. When i was finished playing hockey and finished the book tour, i called up a good friend of. As the process of writing the book went on, i was able to find the courage and strength to really tell the whole story. Theo fleury on how depression ended his career grandstand. He was a recipient of the indspire award in the sports category in 20. 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. Playing with fire is the gripping autobiography of theo fleurys life. Statistics of theoren fleury, a hockey player from oxbow, sask born jun 29 1968 who was active from 1984 to 2006. Nov 08, 2014 following the release of his mindblowing first book, playing with fire, theo fleury joins forces with worldrenowned therapist kim barthel in a new book, conversations with a rattlesnake, coming out november 2014. Following the release of his mindblowing first book playing with fire, theo fleury joins forces with worldrenowned therapist kim barthel in a new book conversations with a rattlesnake, coming out november 2014.
The book is a raw and honest conversation, loaded with personal insights and cuttingedge information about healing from trauma and. Please reach out anytime with questions about our mission, our work in the community, and how you can get involved. Fleury played in the nhl for four teams, calgary flames from 1988 to 1999, colorado avalanche during the 199899 nhl season, new york. Past trauma no longer rules theo fleurys life cochranetoday. The goal was to share his personal story about how he healed to bring awareness to mental health further. Former superstar and recovering alcoholic theo fleury is on the road to recovery while dedicating his life to helping others who have been abused, writes katie strang. Fleury shares all in this raw, captivating and honest look at the. Taste your way through the cocoa farm to chocolate bar journey with an interactive experience at our fremont chocolate factory. To find out more about our speaking packages or to book theo for your next event, email fleury enterprises business manager, dawn roberts using the form below. In playing with fire, 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. Former nhl player, author, and motivational speaker age. In october, 2017 i interviewed theo fleury, discussing personal trauma, healing and country music. Is a former nhl allstar, stanley cup winner and olympic gold medalist, twotime bestselling author of playing with fire and conversations with a rattlesnak. Including theos sexual abuse and eventual fall from grace through drugs and alcohol, walking away from the nhl and millions of dollars in the middle of his career.
Theo fleury claims sexual abuse by junior coach graham. Theo fleury takes you on a tour of his home in calgary. Fleury reckons he is on the road 200 days a year while barthel is at 300. The play has won numerous awards and continues to tour across the county. Stories of the game, and kelly hrudeys calling the shots. Dark personal issues began to surface, and drinking, drugs, gambling, and girls ultimately derailed a. Fleury already knew how that start was going to go over in the college crowd. Apr 04, 2018 theo fleury takes you on a tour of his home in calgary. Learn how we helped a retired nhl player generate buzz and public awareness for his book within the mental health community. I shouldnt be here he said on a recent book tour promoting his autobiography, playing with fire. That led to a feature length documentary for hbo and a oneman play kirstie wrote. Curtis joseph cujo book signing in october, november.
To find out more about our speaking packages or to book theo for your next event, email fleury enterprises business manager, dawn. Dark personal issues began to surface, and drinking, drugs, gambling, and girls ultimately derailed a career that had him destined for the hall of fa. Playing with fire was a 2010 libris award nominee for top nonfiction book of 2010 by the canadian booksellers association. In his new book due next week, playing with fire, recentlyretired nhl star theo fleury claims he was sexually abused as a teenager by his junior hockey coach graham james. Oct 18, 2014 join theo fleury and kim barthel at a city near you this november and december in a tour for their new book conversations with a rattlesnake. Kim barthel, a therapist who has worked with highrisk youth, and who fleury calls the. Nhl theo fleury helping others who have been abused. Dec 11, 2014 theo fleury was one of the smallest players in the nhl, but he was a force to be reckoned with a fierce and aggressive competitor who won a stanley cup with the calgary flames in 1989 and a gold medal with the canadian mens hockey team at the 2002 olympics. Theo is one of canadas most indemand speakers and celebritys his. Book with magellan luxury hotels and you can help support theo fleury in his mission to help others.
Following his book playing with fire it begins at the beginning with theo taking us on a tour of his childhood home and the first rink he played on. In the weeks prior to the book s october 16, 2009 release, fleury attempted to return to the nhl with the team he first played for, the calgary flames, six years after his last nhl game. Oct 02, 2014 former superstar and recovering alcoholic theo fleury is on the road to recovery while dedicating his life to helping others who have been abused, writes katie strang. The film follows theoren fleury among the most controversial and memorable figures in contemporary hockey history on a promotional book tour. Theo fleury at the first stop of his 2017 victor walk, during a rally in support of victims of childhood sexual abuse at the river landing amphitheatre on july 18, 2017. Fleury chronicles spiritual journey in new book sportsnet. 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.
One of her bestknown books, theo fleurys playing with fire, was on the national bestsellers list for more than 52 weeks. Nov 12, 2014 former nhl star theo fleury chronicles his spiritual journey in a new book called conversations with a rattlesnake, cowritten with therapist kim barthel. It was like you were explaining me inside and out and i didnt feel threatened by it, fleury writes in the book. Theo fleury will be available after his talk in the lower hall to sign autographs and have photos taken. Fleury who cowrote the book with kirstie mclellan day dealt with a rough upbringing, as his father was an alcoholic. Former nhl star theo fleury talks mental health for tribe. Jan 20, 2015 theo fleury finds a new way to heal with video the eureka moment in theo fleurys life came following a chance encounter with occupational therapist kim barthel at a speaking forum in winnipeg. Join theo fleury and kim barthel at a city near you this november and december in a tour for their new book conversations with a rattlesnake.
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