Theo Fleury Cleared to Return to NHL

The NHL and NHL Players' Associtation announced on Thursday that forward Theoren Fleury has been cleared to return to on-ice competition.

Fleury was placed in Stage 4 of the Substance Abuse and Behavioral Health Program of the NHLPA and the NHL in June, 2006, and will continue to participate in the after-care phase of the program.

Dr. Dave Lewis on behalf of the NHL and Dr. Brian Shaw on behalf of the NHLPA will continue to administer Fleury’s care.