Everyone who thinks they know about hockey and has an internet modem or a newspaper column has a new target.

Theo Fleury.

Fleury and the Horse Lake Thunder were upset at the Allan cup and had the crowd turn on them as they lost to Thunder Bay who went on to win the whole thing. Fleury was quoted in the media saying things like Horse Lake was prejudiced against, and he (Fleury) was the only reason the Allan Cup was an attraction. He also said blue collar people who "carry a lunchpale to work" like to see successful people fail.

Now people are saying Theo has no class, Theo is a bum, Fleury got what he deserved for being a part of Horse Lake's attempt to buy a championship team.

How dare he wind down his playing days playing hockey with his cousin!! How dare a 38 year old player who the NHL won't wait for finish his career playing in a competitive league in front of Canadian fans! How dare he not visit every golf course in North America, wreck sports cars and see how many 19 year old groupies he can rack up.

Theo Fleury is a headcase. We can speculate why. Since he was a Moose Jaw Warrior he has been a loose cannon. Since he was a Moose Jaw Warrior he has been a proven draw for whatever hockey team he has played for. Theo Fleury is the only reason anyone gives a **** about the Allan Cup. We all know Thunder Bay won this year, off the top of your head can you tell me who won last year? The year before? Fleury filled that rink in Lloydminster. Did he ask for a cut of the gate?

Remember the joy we all felt in 2002 when Canada won a gold medal beating the US? Have you forgot who was on that team?

Fleury has made mistakes. He has also paid his dues, he has spent a hockey career in many grueling games and practices. It's not the Canadian way to turn on our heros after they have a bad weekend.