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

[DJA]

This part is of deep concern to the CBJ and Legace, I would imagine:

Novi fire chief Jeff Johnson, whose station was first to respond to the 911 calls placed from Legace’s home, said the responding firefighters would not be able to comment publicly until the police report is finalized.
“They’re also considered potential witnesses,” Johnson said. “The police have an ongoing investigation and it could lead to some kind of criminal or civil proceeding as it develops. It’s an evolving situation.”

 

[Islander Class]

Just a horrendous story. Sincerest condolences to all involved- and the CBJ Family.

 

[Iron Balls McGinty]

I’ll wait until we see what sort of plans are in place but I would definitely buy a t shirt or maybe even a jersey in his memory if the proceeds were being donated appropriately. It looks like the NHL shop has removed him from the options to personalize items but I wouldn’t feel right doing it unless the profits were directed accordingly.

 

[Iron Balls McGinty]

This part is of deep concern to the CBJ and Legace, I would imagine:

As a human being I'm worried about Manny and Elvis. I don't know if there is any real neglect that makes any form of criminal changes a concern based on what we've seen reported but these types of things change people if they witnessed it happen. I hope all involved take and utilize all of the support they will have available to them. I feel like this will be extra hard for Manny. I can't imagine how I would feel coming back to coach a team knowing one of my players died in an accident at my house. The guilt could be unbearable.

 

[Ginger Papa]

As a human being I'm worried about Manny and Elvis. I don't know if there is any real neglect that makes any form of criminal changes a concern based on what we've seen reported but these types of things change people if they witnessed it happen. I hope all involved take and utilize all of the support they will have available to them. I feel like this will be extra hard for Manny. I can't imagine how I would feel coming back to coach a team knowing one of my players died in an accident at my house. The guilt could be unbearable.

As a visitor, please allow me to first express my condolences.

Second, in my world of social work and health services, your words speak of deep empathy.

To you.

May there be some healing out of this tragedy for all involved.

 

[leafsgirl12]

I am as shocked as after the death of Brittanie Cecil and have a lot of questions for Michigan hospital’s ER staff. Tired young man after falling and hitting his head, why control head CT scan wasn’t done, neurosurgery hasn’t been consulted?

But unfortunately Matiss cannot be returned. RIP

it wasn't head trauma that killed him it was a fireworks mortar shell hitting him in the chest according to the medical examiner

 

[leafsgirl12]

As an employee at Providence Novi, all I can say is You don't know what happened. We do. Obviously, HIPAA prevents us from saying anything. But do not question the care he got as somehow attributing to his death.

it's known now that head trauma didn't cause his death

 

[LoneFunyan]

Just wanted to post my condolences to his family and friends on the wall. Don't know what else to say.

 

[Jovavic]

As a human being I'm worried about Manny and Elvis. I don't know if there is any real neglect that makes any form of criminal changes a concern based on what we've seen reported but these types of things change people if they witnessed it happen. I hope all involved take and utilize all of the support they will have available to them. I feel like this will be extra hard for Manny. I can't imagine how I would feel coming back to coach a team knowing one of my players died in an accident at my house. The guilt could be unbearable.

We all saw how Knutsen's play fell like a rock after the Cecil incident, obviously it's a different circumstance for Elvis, but the shock and grief he feels for someone he considers a brother is probably comparable.

 

[Iron Balls McGinty]

We all saw how Knutsen's play fell like a rock after the Cecil incident, obviously it's a different circumstance for Elvis, but the shock and grief he feels for someone he considers a brother is probably comparable.

This is true. We only know what we’ve been told so far but hopefully Elvis can take solace in the fact that his actions don’t appear to have had any impact on the situation. What we don’t know is if he was nearby or even in the hot tub with him and starts feeling guilt because he survived and wasn’t the one injured in such a close call.

I know I wouldn’t know what to feel or think if I had seen it happen and started wondering “what if I was sitting there instead?” Or “it should have been me sitting there instead of him.”

I’m not a psychologist or psychiatrist or anything like that but I’m just thinking and trying to wrap my head around what I would be thinking if I was present and this happened to a very close friend.

 

[CBJWerenski8]

I’m guessing this is about Kivi and this situation. Will remove if it’s not

 

[LJ7]

Usually I hate when idiots even get the time of day but I'm honestly glad Elvis put this guy in his place. Awful that Elvis even saw that tweet but he handled it well all things considered.

The tributes and support I've seen for Kivi's family, Elvis and Manny, and for the entire CBJ family have been truly amazing. I hope all parties are able to be strong in his honor.

 

[DoingItCoolKiwi]

Usually I hate when idiots even get the time of day but I'm honestly glad Elvis put this guy in his place. Awful that Elvis even saw that tweet but he handled it well all things considered.

The tributes and support I've seen for Kivi's family, Elvis and Manny, and for the entire CBJ family have been truly amazing. I hope all parties are able to be strong in his honor.

I f***ing hate humans. Imagine thinking this is a solid tweet to make (obv not talking about Elvis)

 

[Iron Balls McGinty]

Why is the team and local media so terrible and airing media sessions? I ended up watching JD and Jarmo speak about this on the Sportsnet website. I shouldn't have to get my local team info from a Canadian sports network.

 

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[Sabo0290]

Haven't seen it, so hopefully not a repost. But here is the presser.

 

[Nikolajs Sillers]

Usually I hate when idiots even get the time of day but I'm honestly glad Elvis put this guy in his place. Awful that Elvis even saw that tweet but he handled it well all things considered.

The tributes and support I've seen for Kivi's family, Elvis and Manny, and for the entire CBJ family have been truly amazing. I hope all parties are able to be strong in his honor.

ON YT there is lots of people who really, really stupid. I was shaming them non stop.

 

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[I3LI3]

so beyond classy. so so so thankful to have Elvis in our organization.

 

[CaptainCrunch28]

We all saw how Knutsen's play fell like a rock after the Cecil incident, obviously it's a different circumstance for Elvis, but the shock and grief he feels for someone he considers a brother is probably comparable.

I had dreams for Elvis possibly being the goalie to get us a cup but it’s pretty clear this man can’t do jt. And he will never be able to he just doesn’t have it (and it sucks!)

but at this point you gotta trade him ASAP. Either him or korp was getting traded I think this cements it elvis needs to be traded he is not the man for the cbj

 

[ClevelandJacketFan]

I had dreams for Elvis possibly being the goalie to get us a cup but it’s pretty clear this man can’t do jt. And he will never be able to he just doesn’t have it (and it sucks!)

but at this point you gotta trade him ASAP. Either him or korp was getting traded I think this cements it elvis needs to be traded he is not the man for the cbj

Maybe let's not write him off before he's able to play a second in the NHL since the incident?

 

[spintheblackcircle]

I had dreams for Elvis possibly being the goalie to get us a cup but it’s pretty clear this man can’t do jt. And he will never be able to he just doesn’t have it (and it sucks!)

but at this point you gotta trade him ASAP. Either him or korp was getting traded I think this cements it elvis needs to be traded he is not the man for the cbj