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

[ManwithNoIdentity]

Not a CBJ’s fan by any means but I think all fans of the came can come together when a young guy who’s just starting his life suddenly passes away

RIP

 

[Mestaruus]

I read that he was in a jacuzzi with his friends and the firework was coming and they tried to dodge it, but apparently it hit him and killed him. I wonder if he was part of the group that was shooting these fireworks or did this firework come from outsiders?

 

[Skraut]

Before the pandemic, my son played at the same rink the Monsters practiced at. Even though they had their own secluded dressing area a couple times Kivi walked though the area where the kids were dressing, and let them see, and talk to a "a real goalie" (my son's words)

Just an awesome human, such a tragic situation

 

[CBJWerenski8]

 

[Double-Shift Lasse]

 

[CBJWerenski8]

 

[Iron Balls McGinty]

Touching closeup of David Savard during the silence.

 

[Iron Balls McGinty]

 

[Iron Balls McGinty]

 

[Timeless Winter]

God damn stupid f***ing fireworks.

RIP Matiss.

Sticks are out tonight for you.

 

[Torspo21]

Columbus Blue Jackets goalie Matiss Kivlenieks, 24, killed by firework at home of coach Manny Legace | Daily Mail Online

 

[leafsgirl12]

so awful

 

[LazyCircuits]

This is utterly horrendous news. I feel so sorry for all of the people who witnessed it because that sort of thing stays with you.

 

[punk_o_holic]

This is utterly horrendous news. I feel so sorry for all of the people who witnessed it because that sort of thing stays with you.

And to add to this. To happen on Legace's Daughter and Son in law's wedding day/reception. From a happy day to a sad day. Every anniversary, they'll remember this tragic event.

 

[Absolut]

I don't now how Elvis and Manny recover from this. Love and prayers to all involved. Especially Kivi's mom.

 

[spintheblackcircle]

I don't now how Elvis and Manny recover from this. Love and prayers to all involved. Especially Kivi's mom.

And while it's down the list of people who were traumatized, the groom and bride...imagine this happening during your wedding reception?

 

[db2011]

I've been moving so my news intake has been curtailed by a lot, but this stood out. Such an awful thing to happen, I feel so bad for his family. RIP Kivi.

 

[2ndGenIslander]

so sorry to hear this.

 

[Jive Pawnbroker]

I found this on the Detroit News website:

Matiss Kivlenieks was conscious when three 911 calls were placed; firework shell to chest killed him (detroitnews.com)

 

[BMann]

Sincerest condolences especially to the family of Matiss. Gone far too young with so much ahead of him. I am sure the Columbus organization will create an appropriate tribute for Matiss. Perhaps retiring the number of creating something in his memory. So very sad.

 

[spintheblackcircle]

I found this on the Detroit News website:

Matiss Kivlenieks was conscious when three 911 calls were placed; firework shell to chest killed him (detroitnews.com)

The one positive thing from that article was that the person 'responsible' for the fireworks was not drinking, according to that report

 

[Forepar]

No words can do this justice...I've got a 24-year old of my own.

Rest in peace, Matiss. From all the posts the last 24 hours, it's clear he was a beloved teammate and friend.

 

[Double-Shift Lasse]

No words can do this justice...I've got a 24-year old of my own.

Rest in peace, Matiss. From all the posts the last 24 hours, it's clear he was a beloved teammate and friend.

My daughter is 23. She called me yesterday to tell me she was leaving work early because she didn’t feel good and passed out. At the time I was like ‘oh my good she could’ve hit her head.’

She’s ok. But I’m still hurting for Matiss’ parents.

 

[LetsGOJackets!!]

I am so saddened by this. I agree with timeless winter, I hate friggin fireworks. RIP Matiss.

 

[CBJWerenski8]

In the first call, a woman clearly states that there’s been a “fireworks malfunction.” In the second, which sounds like the same voice, she says “we have someone here who has been hit by a firework. Can you come immediately? He’s breathing. We have a nurse here. He’s breathing, but he’s doing not good.”
The third call, which sounds like a different voice than the first two calls, says “hit with fireworks” when asked to describe the emergency. She later adds that Kivlenieks was “getting ready to go into convulsions.”
Each of the three 911 calls have been heavily edited, specifically when the dispatcher asks for the address of the emergency. Meier declined to say if the incident occurred at Legace’s home, but other sources have confirmed that.
Blue Jackets goaltender Merzlikins was present, but it’s unclear if any other Blue Jackets or NHL players were at Legace’s home that evening.
It should have been a day of celebration. Not just the Fourth of July, but the marriage of Legace’s daughter, Sabrina, was held earlier in the day.
But there were no signs of celebration on Tuesday, just five cars parked in Legace’s driveway throughout the day, at least one of them with Ohio license plates.