JULY 10, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS 9-9-2 · 7TH IN EAST, METROPOLITAN
9-9-2 · 7TH IN EAST, METROPOLITAN
Next Game vs Canadiens · Thu 12:30AM
CBJ -152 TOTAL 6.5
"I am going to play in the NHL, mom": Matiss Kivlenieks' mother remembers his smile, passion Astrida Meldere wants her son to be remembered for the way he lived his life — a joyous personality, a driven work ethic.
In hours after Matiss Kivlenieks' death, Blue Jackets coach Brad Larsen raced to comfort Manny Legace, Elvis Merzlikins "I just wanted to be there with them ... to hug 'em and cry with them, and just be there for them, be present."
JULY 7, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Blue Jackets confirm Matiss Kivlenieks' death occurred at coach Manny Legace's home Kivlenieks was just 24 when he died as a result of a mortar-style firework hitting him in the chest.
JULY 7, 2021 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Davidson: Sudden death of goalie has "far-reaching effects"
The Columbus Blue Jackets are dealing with the sudden death of 24-year-old goaltender Matiss Kivlenieks in a Sunday night fireworks accidentJULY 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Lightning veteran David Savard adds his name to Cup lore
David Savard is no longer the only veteran on the Tampa Bay Lightning without a Stanley Cup championshipJULY 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Columbus goalie dies in fireworks accident A medical examiner in Michigan says an autopsy has determined that Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Matiss Kivlenieks died of chest trauma f...
JULY 6, 2021 • REVIEWJOURNAL.COM
911 callers urge help for hockey player killed by fireworks A woman told a 911 dispatcher that Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Matiss Kivlenieks was “getting ready to go into convulsions” after he wa...
JULY 6, 2021 • AJC.COM
Blue Jackets goalie died of chest trauma from fireworks blast A caller told a 911 dispatcher that Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Matiss Kivlenieks was about to go into convulsions after he was struck...
JULY 6, 2021 • AJC.COM
911 callers urge help for hockey player killed by fireworks
A caller told a 911 dispatcher that Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Matiss Kivlenieks was about to go into convulsions after he was struck in the chest with an errant Fourth of Ju...JULY 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Blue Jackets' Matiss Kivlenieks died quickly after fireworks strike to chest: Coroner Columbus Blue Jackets goalie Matiss Kivlenieks died seconds after he was struck in the left side of the chest by a fireworks blast, the medi...
JULY 6, 2021 • WINNIPEGSUN.COM
Matiss\u00a0Kivlenieks was conscious when three 911 calls were placed; firework shell to chest killed him The Novi Police Department released the 911 calls placed Sunday night from a holiday party at ex-Red Wing Manny Legace's house.
JULY 6, 2021 • DETROITNEWS.COM
Columbus Blue Jackets goalie dies after fireworks accident Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Matiss Kivlenieks died of chest trauma from an errant fireworks mortar blast in what authorities described...
JULY 6, 2021 • JOURNALNOW.COM
Blue Jackets goalie Matiss Kivlenieks dies from fireworks blast Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Matiss Kivlenieks died Sunday night of chest trauma — not a head injury from a fall — caused by a fireworks...
JULY 6, 2021 • WINNIPEGSUN.COM
Blue Jackets goalie Matiss Kivlenieks dies after fireworks accident COLUMBUS, Ohio — Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Matiss Kivlenieks died Sunday night as the result of an accident involving fireworks in Mi...
JULY 6, 2021 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
N.H.L. Goalie Dies After Being Hit by Fireworks Matiss Kivlenieks, who played for the Columbus Blue Jackets, died in an accident in Novi, Mich., on Sunday, the police said.
JULY 5, 2021 • NYTIMES.COM
"An easy guy to root for": Blue Jackets, NHL remember goaltender Matiss Kivlenieks Blue Jackets goaltender Matiss Kivlenieks died following a fireworks accident on Sunday in Novi, Michigan.
JULY 5, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Blue Jackets goaltender Matiss Kivlenieks, who played for the Cleveland Monsters, died of chest trauma in fireworks accident, autopsy says Prior to the autopsy, police said Kivlenieks was believed to have slipped and hit his head on concrete while running from a malfunctioning f...
JULY 5, 2021 • CLEVELAND.COM
NHL Goalie Matiss Kivlenieks Killed In Fireworks Accident The Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender was struck in the chest by a fireworks mortar blast, according to an autopsy.
JULY 5, 2021 • HUFFPOST.COM
Matiss Kivlenieks, Columbus Blue Jackets goalie, dead of chest trauma in fireworks accident Prior to the autopsy, police said Kivlenieks was believed to have slipped and hit his head on concrete while running from a malfunctioning f...
JULY 5, 2021 • AL.COM
Matīss Kivlenieks killed by chest trauma from errant fireworks, autopsy reveals Columbus Blue Jackets goalie was only 24 years old
JULY 5, 2021 • DEADSPIN.COM
Columbus goalie, 24, dies from fall after fireworks mishap Matiss Kivlenieks, a candidate to be the Columbus Blue Jackets' future starting goaltender, died in Michigan after fleeing a hot tub and hit...
JULY 5, 2021 • NEWSDAY.COM
A medical examiner says Columbus goaltender Matiss Kivlenieks died of chest trauma caused by a fireworks mortar blast.
A medical examiner says Columbus goaltender Matiss Kivlenieks died of chest trauma caused by a fireworks mortar blast.JULY 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Blue Jackets goalie Matiss Kivlenieks dies after fall trying to escape fireworks malfunction COLUMBUS, Ohio — Blue Jackets goaltender Matiss Kivlenieks died Sunday night as the result of an accident, police confirmed.
JULY 5, 2021 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Blue Jackets goalie Matiss Kivlenieks dies after fall trying to escape fireworks malfunction COLUMBUS, Ohio — Blue Jackets goaltender Matiss Kivlenieks died Sunday night as the result of an accident, police confirmed.
JULY 5, 2021 • KANSASCITY.COM
Columbus Blue Jackets goalie dies after fireworks-related Fourth of July fall, police say Kivlenieks, a native of Riga, Latvia, started two Blue Jackets games last season and eight during his NHL career.
JULY 5, 2021 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM
