JULY 16, 2021 • CLEVELAND.COM
Fallen Blue Jackets goalie Matiss Kivlenieks remembered as friend, hero at memorial service Fellow Blue Jackets goalie Elvis Merzlikins told mourners in Upper Arlington Kivlenieks saved him and his pregnant wife
Fallen Blue Jackets goalie remembered as friend, hero
Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Matiss Kivlenieks was hailed as a friend and hero during a memorial service for the player who died on the Fourth of July from an errant fireworks...JULY 15, 2021 • Associated Press
Elvis Merzlikins calls Matiss Kivlenieks a 'hero' for saving him, his wife "He saved my son. He saved my wife and saved me. He died as a hero," Elvis Merzlikins said of Kivlenieks.
JULY 15, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
'He died as a hero' — Matiss Kivlenieks remembered by Blue Jackets players, coaches as prankster with mischievous smile "He died as a hero. ... He saved a lot of lives. And I'm pretty sure he did it with a smile."
JULY 15, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Ex-Detroit Red Wings goalie Manny Legace on Matiss Kivlenieks: 'Michigan was his 2nd home' Former Detroit Red Wings goalie Manny Legace was in tears as he remembered Matiss Kivlenieks, who passed away July 4 in a fireworks accident
JULY 15, 2021 • FREEP.COM
Matiss Kivlenieks memorial service set; Blue Jackets start fund A memorial service will take place Thursday and a memorial fund has been launched to honor Matiss Kivlenieks, the Columbus Blue Jackets goal...
JULY 13, 2021 • WINNIPEGSUN.COM
Prosecutor to review goalie Kivlenieks' fireworks death
Police in Michigan have turned over their investigation into the fireworks death of Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Matiss Kivlenieks to a prosecutor for reviewJULY 12, 2021 • Associated Press
Report on death of Blue Jackets' Matiss Kivlenieks now with Oakland County prosecutor Novi Police have not recommended criminal charges in the death of Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Matiss Kivlenieks
JULY 12, 2021 • FREEP.COM
Columbus Blue Jackets: Matiss Kivlenieks' death a terrible tragedy Columbus Blue Jackets' John Davidson and Jarmo Kekalainen on the death of Matiss Kivlenieks. July 7, 2021.
JULY 12, 2021 • FREEP.COM
Police send report on Matiss Kivlenieks' death to prosecutor for review The goaltender played in eight NHL games over his career, tallying a 3.09 goals-against average and an .899 save percentage in two seasons.
JULY 12, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
"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.
JULY 10, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
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
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
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
"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
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
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