Theo Fleury is coming to town for Hockey Day in Richmond on May 7, as part of Youth Week.

The ex-Calgary Flames forward is expected to play floor hockey and talk to youth about addiction and sexual abuse.

"The contract is signed and he's coming to Richmond," said Richard Dubras, executive director of Richmond Addictions Services (RASS). "He will be speaking to young people and playing some hockey."

Dubras said he paid $15,000 to contract Fleury for the day, and is hoping to grab enough corporate sponsors to cover the cost. The day will be hosted by RASS, Family Services of Greater Vancouver Richmond branch and Vancouver Coastal Health. The location is still to be decided, but Dubras speculates it will be Cambie secondary.

Fleury battled drug and alcohol addictions during his NHL career, and, in his recently released autobiography, Playing with Fire reveals he was sexually abused -- along with teammate Sheldon Kennedy -- by junior ice hockey coach Graham James. The 1989 Stanley Cup and 2002 Olympic gold winner in hockey is now a motivational speaker for kids.