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Matiss Kivlenieks, CBJ goalie, dies after fireworks accident
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Sudden death of Blue Jackets goalie Matiss Kivlenieks has 'far-reaching effects
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Blue Jackets goalie Matiss Kivlenieks dies in accident after 'firework malfunction
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Way too young': Tragedy hits ice hockey as Latvian NHL star Matiss Kivlenieks dies aged 24 after 'suffering head injury in fall' — RT Sport News
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UPDATE: NHL goalie died of chest trauma from errant firework
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Matiss Kivlenieks death: 4th of July tragedy leaves NHL in mourning during Stanley Cup finals
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NAHL mourns the loss of former goaltender Kivlenieks, North American Hockey League
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Matiss Kivlenieks, NHL Goalie, Dies at 24 After July 4th Accident - TheWrap
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NHL goalie killed by fireworks played junior hockey in Minnesota - Bring Me The News
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NHL goaltender succumbs to injury following 'tragic accident' on Sunday
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Columbus Blue Jackets goalie dies in Novi after fireworks malfunction
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Matiss Kivlenieks, NHL Goalie, Dies at 24 After July 4th Accident - TheWrap