THEOREN FLEURY

May 13, 1995 calgary 6, san jose 4

THE GAME SUMMARY SAYS Fleury had four goals and an assist in this Game 4 victory over the Sharks. But that’s only part of the story.

Fleury was vilified in San Jose, targeted with abuse that bordered on hatred. Emotionally charged, he was happy to collect the goals – and then ensure the local fans knew who had scored. His ability to give it back to the crowd wasn’t pure disdain, as Fleury always liked to entertain the masses. “The more I interacted with the audience, the more they felt they were part of the game,” he said. “I loved it.”