Confirmed with Link: Matiss Kivlenieks has passed away at age 24

[Dr Quincy]

Latvian news seems to say it was in USA. Mūžībā devies Latvijas hokeja izlases vārtsargs Kivlenieks | LA.LV

 

[Fabiobest]

Unbelievable.
Sometimes, this world really su*
Condolences to his family, his friends and the Blue Jackets World.
Really an awful news... :-( :-(

 

[Krispy]

I still can't believe that this might have happened in such a stupid way...

 

[MAHJ71]

 

[CalBuckeyeRob]

Legace lives in Michigan.

 

[Viqsi]

wtaf

 

[Fred Glover]

Because it’s weird for someone to delete his Facebook within a few hours of him dying.

No it’s not
It’s called respect
Something that is all too lacking today
Prayers for the family and friends

 

[DJA]

 

[DJA]

No it’s not
It’s called respect
Something that is all too lacking today
Prayers for the family and friends

Have no idea how you got that. I don’t think it’s respectful to delete every sign of a person when they just died, but that’s just me. His Instagram is still up so let’s hope it stays up.

 

[Smyth]

I don't believe in this version.. it's not even mentioned that he was in US.

 

[bleedgreen]

Doesn’t have to be a different story. Could’ve been hit by a firework and fallen off a patio of something like that. Where it happened is irrelevant compared to getting the news out that he’s dead. It’s not a conspiracy.

 

[Monstershockey]

I don't know what to say. Devastating.

 

[Viqsi]

I'm still pretty shocked and uncertain at this whole thing, but one thing I am definitely certain on is that we're not going to derail this thread with conspiracy theories. First and only warning.

 

[Pens x]

Condolences to his family and friends. Whatever happened, it is a tough loss.

RIP

 

[Capt Nico Poo]

Condolences, such a prominent player in the Latvian hockey scene.

 

[TheMistyStranger]

This is a horrible thing to see, regardless of the circumstances. 24 years old, he was still a child. RIP.

 

[majormajor]

Kiv had such a bright life ahead of him. It was just a matter of weeks ago when he shutout Canada at the Worlds.



Condolences to his family and friends. What a terrible loss.

 

[Viqsi]

Kiv had such a bright life ahead of him. It was just a matter of weeks ago when he shutout Canada at the Worlds.



Condolences to his family and friends. What a terrible loss.

Was very much looking forward to seeing more of him after that.

 

[Jive Pawnbroker]

As the parent of a 24 year old, I can only imagine the grief his parents must be feeling. What horrible news to wake up to. RIP Matiss.

 

[Long Live Lyle]

I'm sickened.

 

[MAHJ71]

 

[MAHJ71]

His mask was awesome

 

[Toe Pick]

Was just watching him ride around with Rossi at mid-Ohio. Heartbreaking and gut punching news. My condolences to his family.

 

[punk_o_holic]

Rip. Thoughts and prayers to his family and friends.

 

[DJA]