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    Matiss Kivlenieks

    MatissKivlenieks

    • Goaltender
    • Birthdate
      26/8/1996
    • Birthplace
      Riga, LAT

    Stats

    • WINS-L-OTL
      2-2-2
    • GAA
      3.09
    • SV%
      .899
    • SO
      0
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      No charges in Kivlenieks' death; case now closed

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        Kivlenieks 'died a hero' saving Merzlikins, wife

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          Prosecutor to review Kivlenieks' fireworks death

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            Sources: Blast hit Kivlenieks at coach's house

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              Jackets' Kivlenieks, 24, dies in fireworks accident

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