Investigation into NHL goalie Matiss Kivlenieks’ death in Novi turned over to prosecutor
Kivlenieks killed by firework on Fourth of July; death considered accidental
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July 13, 2021 7:18 am
NOVI, Mich. – Police have finished the investigation into NHL goalie Matiss Kivlenieks’ death in Novi last week.
The 24-year-old, who played for the Columbus Blue Jackets, was struck in the chest by a firework. Kivlenieks was at the home of his coach and former Detroit Red Wings goalie Manny Legace at the time of the incident.
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“Due to the high-profile nature, we wanted an extra set of eyes (on the case),” Meier said, adding that the police investigation was complete unless otherwise directed by the Oakland County Prosecutor’s Office.
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31 COLUMBUS, Ohio The Blue Jackets learned of Matiss Kivlenieks’ death around midnight on Sunday, less than two hours after a fireworks mishap took his life in the backyard of goaltending coach Manny Legace’s home in Novi, Mich.
A few hours later, before the sun had risen and before the tragedy was known to most of the hockey world, Blue Jackets coach Brad Larsen was driving to Michigan.
“Going to see them had nothing to do with me being a coach,” Larsen told The Athletic, pausing frequently to fight back tears. “You know they’re hurting so bad … and there’s nothing you can say to make it any better.
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