The third annual Addiction Day and Street Drugs Conference and Networking Fair will feature inspirational speaking from Stanley Cup champion Theo Fleury. The event will be on April 23, 2010 at McMahon Stadium's Red and White Club. Fleury trained hard and proved to himself and to the NHL that he could overcome his addiction issues and still play some hockey. At the peak of his career, he could score 100 points a season. In 2009, out of the league for many years, Flames fans were excited to see the feisty fireplug back on the ice.
The one day conference about drug abuse will feature at least fifteen mini workshops, or plenaries, on topics such as Video game addiction, Substances of abuse on the streets, Addiction in the workplace, and New insights into alcohol. The workshops will be run by professionals working in their respective fields who deal with substance abuse. Other speakers include Ann Crabtree, doctor; Ron Beach, registered practical nurse; Collin Harris, detective; and Dan Biggs, social worker.
Former NHL star Theoren Fleury recently had his comeback attempt quashed by the Calgary Flames who let the forty-one year old veteran forward go even after he tallied four points in four preseason games. After only a few weeks into the 2009 preseason campaign, Fleury retired as a Calgary Flame and sits second on the franchise's all-time scoring list behind 2010 Winter Olympic gold medalist Jarome Iginla. Fleury is also an Olympic champion, earning a gold medal for Canada at the 2002 Winter Olympic Games in Salt Lake City.
Since his official retirement in September, Fleury has been busy. He published his own autobigraphy, Playing with fire. In doing so, he spoke out to the world, his fans, the NHL, and the police. Allegations of sexual abuse were brought to light in the athlete's book, as well as admissions of drug and alcohol abuse. Readers also learned more about life for young men like Fleury in the NHL and just how extreme things could get at times. It was reported that at his comeback age, Fleury's stamina was excellent and he still showed flashes of brilliance with his strong legs and skating ability. The 5'6 winger opted to not play for the Flames farm team system, thus retiring.
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