Matiss Kivlenieks, NHL Goaltender <br />for Columbus Blue Jackets, Dead at 24.<br />Matiss Kivlenieks, NHL Goaltender <br />for Columbus Blue Jackets, Dead at 24.<br />Kivlenieks' death was attributed to <br />chest trauma caused by a fireworks accident that <br />occurred at a party he attended Sunday night.<br />The Oakland County Chief Medical Examiner in <br />Michigan has ruled the death accidental.<br />Kivlenieks had jumped out of a hot tub to <br />avoid the fireworks malfunction and then slipped <br />on wet concrete, which resulted in a head injury.<br />Members of the NHL community reacted <br />to the sudden news of Kivlenieks' death.<br />The National Hockey League was saddened to learn of the sudden and tragic passing of goaltender <br />Matiss Kivlenieks, Gary Bettman, NHL Commissioner, via CNN.<br />His love for life and passion for the game will be deeply missed by all those who have been fortunate to have him as a teammate and a friend, Gary Bettman, NHL Commissioner, via CNN.<br />Kivi was an outstanding young man who greeted every day and everyone with a smile and the impact he had during his four years with our organization will not be forgotten, Gary Bettman, NHL Commissioner, via CNN.<br />Game four of the Stanley Cup began with <br />a moment of silence to honor the goaltender
