IGotWorms 3,321 Posted July 6, 2021 Callers to 911 said Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Matiss Kivlenieks was hit in the chest by an errant fireworks mortar blast at a Michigan home that, sources told ESPN's Emily Kaplan, belonged to goaltending coach Manny Legace. According to The Associated Press, three calls were made to 911 in connection to Kivlenieks' death, which is being investigated as an accident. Kivlenieks was 24. "Hey, we have someone who was hit by a fireworks," a female caller told a 911 dispatcher after Kivlenieks was struck at about 10 p.m. at a backyard celebration in Novi, Michigan. "Can you come here immediately? He's breathing. We have a nurse here. He's breathing, but he's not doing very good.'' Another caller said the goaltender was "getting ready to go into convulsions" after he was hit. Kivlenieks was pronounced dead at a hospital. An autopsy revealed Monday that he died from chest trauma, with major damage to his heart and lungs. Kivlenieks and teammate Elvis Merzlikins traveled to Novi, where Legace lives, to celebrate July Fourth, as well as the wedding of Legace's daughter over the holiday weekend, sources told ESPN. Legace, 48, has worked with the Blue Jackets since 2018 and had an 11-year NHL career, including a Stanley Cup title with the Red Wings in 2002. I kinda feel like you have to be fired for getting one of your players killed 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Utilit99 4,099 Posted July 6, 2021 Defund 911 along with the police. Defund soccer players and coaches. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fandandy 3,311 Posted July 6, 2021 Out of respect for his family, I wonder if they'll stop singing the Star-Spangled Banner before the team's games. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike Honcho 4,041 Posted July 6, 2021 5 minutes ago, fandandy said: Out of respect for his family, I wonder if they'll stop singing the Star-Spangled Banner before the team's games. They probably won't be going to the games now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bert 1,093 Posted July 6, 2021 John Pieree Paul will probably high flipper the coach. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jerryskids 5,213 Posted July 6, 2021 I had heard that he fell during some fireworks commotion and cracked his skull. Now they are saying the firework flat out killed him in the chest? Crazy, and sad. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wiffleball 4,649 Posted July 6, 2021 Seriously, first thing they teach it, knock that s*** down. Honest to God, sounds like he is innards were just pulverized. But I lived in Columbus ohio. Death by fireworks definitely beats Life by Bob Evans. (What I'm saying is Ohio is bland in every possible sense of the word) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TimmySmith 2,782 Posted July 6, 2021 He never let anything past him. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
posty 2,296 Posted July 6, 2021 Saw this yesterday... Just amazing... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wiffleball 4,649 Posted July 6, 2021 Well somebody spending some time in the penalty box that's for sure. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
phillybear 364 Posted July 6, 2021 It's hard enough for goalies to cover up the five-hole, much less five holes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
easilyscan 559 Posted July 6, 2021 Things like this are going to happen occasionally...... that's just the way it is. If something similar happened 50 years ago, media would run the story, & that would be the end of it. In 2021, lawyers are already lining up, politicians will be grandstanding saying we have to do everything necessary to avoid this in the future, etc. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike Isles 583 Posted July 6, 2021 54 minutes ago, jerryskids said: I had heard that he fell during some fireworks commotion and cracked his skull. Now they are saying the firework flat out killed him in the chest? Crazy, and sad. That was the original report. Slipped getting out of hot tub- nothing about a mortar until the next morning Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kutulu 1,552 Posted July 6, 2021 Should have pulled him earlier 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DonS 3,068 Posted July 6, 2021 2 hours ago, Utilit99 said: Defund 911 along with the police. Defund soccer players and coaches. Different kind of goalie. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Utilit99 4,099 Posted July 6, 2021 1 minute ago, DonS said: Different kind of goalie. Ok, defund hockey. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RaiderHaters Revenge 3,603 Posted July 6, 2021 shoulda used a Skate save Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GobbleDog 819 Posted July 6, 2021 Reporters say that type of firework is known as "The Howitzer". Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DonS 3,068 Posted July 6, 2021 We used to have large 4th of July neighborhood barbecues in our cul-de-sac. It's not a party until you have to scramble for cover when a mortar inevitably tips over and starts shooting Chinese death balls all over the place. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wiffleball 4,649 Posted July 7, 2021 I've got 4 organs failing. And this stupid mother f***** gets to keel over just like that? Ain't that a b****. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kutulu 1,552 Posted July 7, 2021 11 minutes ago, wiffleball said: I've got 4 organs failing. 5 if you count that big pumpkin head of yours 2 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
frank 2,150 Posted July 7, 2021 12 minutes ago, wiffleball said: I've got 4 organs failing. Is that from the twelve days of nightmare before Christmas? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edjr 5,578 Posted July 7, 2021 16 hours ago, easilyscan said: Things like this are going to happen occasionally...... that's just the way it is. If something similar happened 50 years ago, media would run the story, & that would be the end of it. In 2021, lawyers are already lining up, politicians will be grandstanding saying we have to do everything necessary to avoid this in the future, etc. Whomever you are Sir, you have a new fan in me Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RaiderHaters Revenge 3,603 Posted July 16, 2021 https://www.yahoo.com/sports/blue-jackets-goalie-kivlenieks-saved-a-teammate-and-his-pregnant-wife-before-his-death-171515473.html wow a hero, in his death he made 3 saves Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DonS 3,068 Posted July 16, 2021 1 hour ago, RaiderHaters Revenge said: https://www.yahoo.com/sports/blue-jackets-goalie-kivlenieks-saved-a-teammate-and-his-pregnant-wife-before-his-death-171515473.html wow a hero, in his death he made 3 saves Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
posty 2,296 Posted July 16, 2021 10 hours ago, RaiderHaters Revenge said: https://www.yahoo.com/sports/blue-jackets-goalie-kivlenieks-saved-a-teammate-and-his-pregnant-wife-before-his-death-171515473.html wow a hero, in his death he made 3 saves How many shots? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GobbleDog 819 Posted July 16, 2021 17 hours ago, RaiderHaters Revenge said: in his death he made 3 saves The hat trick! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites