Theoren Fleury is a former Canadian professional ice hockey player who played in the National Hockey League (NHL) for 15 seasons. He was born on June 29, 1968, in Oxbow, Saskatchewan, Canada. Fleury began his hockey career in the Western Hockey League (WHL) with the Moose Jaw Warriors in 1983. He was drafted by the Calgary Flames in the eighth round of the 1987 NHL Entry Draft.
Fleury made his NHL debut with the Flames in 1988 and quickly established himself as a skilled forward. He played for the Flames for 11 seasons, during which he helped the team win the Stanley Cup in 1989. Fleury was known for his speed, agility, and scoring ability, and he was a fan favorite in Calgary.
In 1999, Fleury was traded to the Colorado Avalanche, where he played for one season before being traded to the New York Rangers. He played for the Rangers for two seasons before being traded to the Chicago Blackhawks in 2002. Fleury retired from the NHL in 2003.
Throughout his career, Fleury was a five-time NHL All-Star and won a gold medal with Team Canada at the 2002 Winter Olympics. He scored 455 goals and had 633 assists in 1,084 NHL games. Fleury was also known for his feisty personality and willingness to stand up for his teammates.
Off the ice, Fleury struggled with addiction and mental health issues. He has been open about his struggles with alcoholism and drug addiction, which began during his NHL career. Fleury has since become an advocate for mental health and addiction awareness and has written several books about his experiences.
In 2009, Fleury was inducted into the Canadian Sports Hall of Fame. He was also inducted into the Alberta Sports Hall of Fame in 2015 and the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2019. Fleury's legacy as a skilled and passionate player, as well as his advocacy for mental health and addiction awareness, has made him a beloved figure in the hockey community.
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