Columbus Blue Jackets July 13, 2021 Michigan prosecutors reviewing firework-related death of Blue Jackets' Matiss Kivlenieks, police say Prosecutors in Michigan are reviewing the death of Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Matiss Kivlenieks, who died July Fourth from an apparent firework accident.
Columbus Blue Jackets July 7, 2021 Davidson: Sudden death of goalie has 'far-reaching effects' Matiss Kivlenieks traveled to Michigan with teammate and close friend Elvis Merzlikins for the wedding of the daughter of Columbus Blue Jackets' goaltender coach Manny Legace and a Fourth of July celebration.
Columbus Blue Jackets July 6, 2021 Blue Jackets' Matiss Kivlenieks harrowing 911 calls released: 'He's not doing very good' Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Matiss Kivlenieks “getting ready to go into convulsions” after he was struck in the chest by an errant Fourth of July fireworks mortar blast in Michigan,” a woman told a 911 dispatcher.
Columbus Blue Jackets July 6, 2021 Late Blue Jackets goalie Matiss Kivlenieks receives touching tribute from teammate Kivlenieks and Elvis Merzlikins were teammates on the Blue Jackets and the Latvian national hockey team. Kivlenieks died in a fireworks accident.
Stanley Cup Playoffs July 5, 2021 Blue Jackets' Matiss Kivlenieks honored before Stanley Cup Game 4: 'We love you, Kivi' A moment of silence was held for Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Matiss Kivlenieks on Sunday night prior to the start of Game 4 of the Stanley Cup between the Tampa Bay Lightning and Montreal Canadiens.
Columbus Blue Jackets July 5, 2021 Blue Jackets' Matiss Kivlenieks died of chest trauma from fireworks, autopsy reveals Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Matiss Kivlenieks died on Sunday night in Michigan, and according to a medical examiner, the cause of his death was chest trauma from a mortar-style firework blast, not from a fall, which is what police initially reported.
Columbus Blue Jackets July 5, 2021 Blue Jackets' Matiss Kivlenieks, 24, dead after tragic Fourth of July accident Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Matiss Kivlenieks died on Sunday following a Fourth of July accident in Novi, Michigan, according to local police.
Columbus Blue Jackets June 10, 2021 Blue Jackets promote Brad Larsen to head coach The Blue Jackets promoted Brad Larsen on Thursday to fill the head coaching vacancy left after Columbus parted ways with John Tortorella after six seasons at the helm.
NHL May 20, 2021 Davidson returns to Blue Jackets as president of hockey ops John Davidson returned to the Columbus Blue Jackets as president of hockey operations on Thursday following his unexpected firing by the New York Rangers earlier this month.
NHL May 9, 2021 Tortorella out after 6 years as Columbus Blue Jackets coach The Columbus Blue Jackets have mutually agreed to part ways with John Tortorella, the franchise’s winningest coach, following a six-year tenure, the team announced Sunday.
NHL April 20, 2021 Bennett scores two goals, Knight makes 33 saves in NHL debut Sam Bennett scored two goals and Spencer Knight made 33 saves in his NHL debut to lift the Florida Panthers over the Columbus Blue Jackets 5-1 on Tuesday night.
