Theoren Fleury
Theoren Fleury is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player, author, and motivational speaker. He is of Métis heritage and played over 1,000 games in the NHL for the Calgary Flames, Colorado Avalanche, New York Rangers, and Chicago Blackhawks. Fleury won a Stanley Cup in his rookie season with Calgary in 1989 and a gold medal with Team Canada at the 2002 Winter Olympics. He has also been open about his struggles with drug and alcohol addiction and sexual abuse, becoming an advocate for victims and a public speaker. He co-wrote his best-selling autobiography, 'Playing with Fire,' with Kirstie McLellan Day.
Awards
['Stanley Cup Champion (1989)', 'Olympic gold medalist (2002)', 'World Junior Ice Hockey Champion (1988)', 'Canada Cup Champion (1991)', 'Canadian Humanitarian Award', "Queen's Jubilee Medallion", 'Aboriginal Inspire Award', 'Honorary Siksika Nation Chief', 'Honorary Doctor of Science from the University of Guelph-Humber', 'Honorary Doctor of Laws from Brandon University', 'Indspire Award (2013)']
Notable Works
['Playing with Fire (autobiography)']
