Put Theoren Fleury into the Hockey Hall of Fame

The Issue

Retired NHL'er Theoren Fleury has been eligible for Hockey Hall of Fame Induction for more than 12 years. In 2020, he was again shunned, despite the calls of many fans, friends and media, making the very valid point, that #14 deserves to finally be honored with induction into the HHOF. From Frank Seravalli's June 2020 article at TSN.ca;

"Fleury, who turns 52 next week, is one of just 15 players in NHL history to average more than one point per game in both the regular season and the Stanley Cup playoffs. The other 14 are all enshrined in the Hall.

The 5-foot-6 Fleury was one of the smallest NHL players of his generation, but he bobbed and weaved through a league of giants, becoming a fan favourite in Calgary for his fearless and feisty attitude. He originally gained notoriety and popped up on NHL radars for his central role in the “Punch-up In Piestany” at the 1987 World Junior Championship.

Fleury hit 50 goals once, joined the century points club twice, earned a second-team all-star selection in 1994-95 and twice finished in the top five in Hart Trophy balloting.

Fleury ranks 58th all-time in goals (425), 77th in assists (633), 64th in points (1,088) and ninth in shorthanded goals (35). He also missed chunks of his final seasons due to substance abuse violations and was out of the NHL completely by age 34.

Fleury was a mid-season addition – but important contributor – to the Calgary Flames’ Stanley Cup run in 1989. He also captained Canada to World Junior gold, was a member of Canada’s 1998 Nagano Olympic squad and won Olympic gold in Salt Lake City in 2002 – just months after publicly entering the league’s substance abuse program for the second time.

Fleury’s story is nothing short of a triumph. He has reportedly been sober since 2005.

He had the courage to stand up and file a criminal complaint against James in 2010, which resulted in James being sentenced to two years in prison. That earned Fleury the Canadian Humanitarian Award and the Queen’s Jubilee Medallion, given to those who have made a significant contribution to Canada.

It’s now time for Fleury to be recognized in the Hockey Hall of Fame. His playing career earned that on its own merit, but even more given what we now know".

Thank you Frank. Now, let's send a clear message to the Hockey Hall of Fame selection committee. No cost to you. Just sign up. We have until March 15, 2021 to gather as many names as possible. And thank you in advance.

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The Issue

Retired NHL'er Theoren Fleury has been eligible for Hockey Hall of Fame Induction for more than 12 years. In 2020, he was again shunned, despite the calls of many fans, friends and media, making the very valid point, that #14 deserves to finally be honored with induction into the HHOF. From Frank Seravalli's June 2020 article at TSN.ca;

"Fleury, who turns 52 next week, is one of just 15 players in NHL history to average more than one point per game in both the regular season and the Stanley Cup playoffs. The other 14 are all enshrined in the Hall.

The 5-foot-6 Fleury was one of the smallest NHL players of his generation, but he bobbed and weaved through a league of giants, becoming a fan favourite in Calgary for his fearless and feisty attitude. He originally gained notoriety and popped up on NHL radars for his central role in the “Punch-up In Piestany” at the 1987 World Junior Championship.

Fleury hit 50 goals once, joined the century points club twice, earned a second-team all-star selection in 1994-95 and twice finished in the top five in Hart Trophy balloting.

Fleury ranks 58th all-time in goals (425), 77th in assists (633), 64th in points (1,088) and ninth in shorthanded goals (35). He also missed chunks of his final seasons due to substance abuse violations and was out of the NHL completely by age 34.

Fleury was a mid-season addition – but important contributor – to the Calgary Flames’ Stanley Cup run in 1989. He also captained Canada to World Junior gold, was a member of Canada’s 1998 Nagano Olympic squad and won Olympic gold in Salt Lake City in 2002 – just months after publicly entering the league’s substance abuse program for the second time.

Fleury’s story is nothing short of a triumph. He has reportedly been sober since 2005.

He had the courage to stand up and file a criminal complaint against James in 2010, which resulted in James being sentenced to two years in prison. That earned Fleury the Canadian Humanitarian Award and the Queen’s Jubilee Medallion, given to those who have made a significant contribution to Canada.

It’s now time for Fleury to be recognized in the Hockey Hall of Fame. His playing career earned that on its own merit, but even more given what we now know".

Thank you Frank. Now, let's send a clear message to the Hockey Hall of Fame selection committee. No cost to you. Just sign up. We have until March 15, 2021 to gather as many names as possible. And thank you in advance.

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Petition created on June 25, 2020