A longtime, bad NHL rumor is now out in the open. In Theo Fleury’s soon to be released book, “Playing With Fire,” he talks about being sexually abused by Graham James while he was in junior. Graham has already spent 3 1/2 years in prision for the abuse of Sheldon Kennedy.
Although Fleury has denied in the past about the abuse, many have thought his alcoholism and eratic behavior on and off the ice was attributed to James.
I find it amazing that Graham is coaching junior players in Europe. Did the team do any backchecks on this guy? Did they inform their players that their coach has served time in jail for abusing boys? He should be banned from coaching hockey.
I also hope that Fleury attempted hockey comeback wasn’t a marketing ploy to help sell his book. Many will probably think it was.
#1 by l. Edards at October 10th, 2009
COngratulations on telling the truth about your past. It will help others who have been in the same place. You will find that it took more energy to conceil your truth, than it is to walk in the truth. Lots of people will not want to know how it happens to men, but it does more than the average person wants to belive. the only hope for our future is to tell our truth and stand tall. thanks for telling.
#2 by matthew latimer at October 15th, 2009
Hi i don.t know if you guys read the news about Eastern Canada. I am from Nova Scotia , My brother just came out about PRIEST that did bad thing to him, His name is Philip Latimer. He is the first one to come out about this and he is having a hard time. I was wondering if possible you cna get ahold of Theo Fleury to call Philip, This will even help him alot more. ( IF POSSIBLE ) his Phone# 1 902 xxx xxxx. This is N O T a joke. Thankyou for your time.
#3 by Mark at October 15th, 2009
Hey Matthew,
I removed your bothers phone #, may not be a good idea to put that out on the internet.
We don’t know Fleury personally, but one way you may be able to get in contact with him, or at least get in contact with someone that may be able to help you is thru his website contact forum.
http://www.theofleury14.com/contact
We hope this helps
Mark