Playing With Fire - Hardcover

Fleury, Theo; McLellan Day, Kirstie

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1600781993 ISBN 13: 9781600781995

Publisher: Triumph Books, 2009

Synopsis

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. 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. Fleury shares all in this raw, captivating, and honest look at the previously untold story of one the game's greatest heroes.

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About the Author

Theo Fleury won a World Junior title, a Turner Cup, a Stanley Cup as a rookie with the Calgary Flames, and later a Canada Cup and an Olympic gold medal. A former player with the Colorado Avalanche, the New York Rangers, and the Chicago Blackhawks, he is now a motivational speaker and businessman. He lives in Calgary, Alberta. Kirstie McLellan Day is an author whose screenplays and books include the true-crime novel No Remorse: A Father's Murderous Rage; Under the Mat (the Diana Hart story); and Above and Beyond, a biography of cable magnate J. R. Shaw. She writes two weekly entertainment columns for the Calgary Herald and is the CEO of Pyramid Productions Inc., a film and television company. Wayne Gretzky is a former professional ice hockey player generally regarded as the best player in the history of the National Hockey League.

Review

“It’s hard to believe Fleury survived his own life.” (The Globe and Mail)

“An account the hockey world has long waited to hear, as Fleury’s career had been one of the most spectacularly troubled in NHL history. . . . Fleury lifts the lid on the entire harrowing tale.” (Maclean’s)

“Nobody came through in a big game like he did. I played against him when he led the Flames in the mid-’90s. At five foot six and 150 pounds he played at twice that size.” (Wayne Gretzky)

“I’ve known Theo Fleury since back in junior, and I always hated playing against him. Theo was the ultimate competitor. He would do anything to win. That kind of attitude is tough to beat. I am really glad Theo has come out on top.” (Joe Sakic)

 “As a young player in the League, I was lucky to have a captain like Theoren Fleury. I’ve never played with a more tenacious and determined player.” (Jarome Iginla)

“Theoren Fleury was a brilliant hockey player. He excelled in a team game.” (Ron MacLean)

“Fleury has won over fans all around the world. . . . we are all cheering for the little underdog in the biggest fight in his life.” (Hockeybookreviews.com)

“The emotional story of a young man who despite his size, troubled upbringing, and addictive demons made an undeniable impact on the game of hockey.” (NHL Digest)

About this edition

• Publisher: Triumph Books
• Publication date: 2009
• ISBN 10: 1600781993
• ISBN 13: 9781600781995
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 322