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Tragedy in the US: The hockey goalkeeper died in a fireworks accident on American Independence Day

Matisse Kiblenix was hit by a distillery while spending time in a hot tub and died at the hospital at the age of just 24: "shocked and crushed."

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Monday, 05 July 2021, 22:44 Updated: 22:49

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But a heavy fall fell today (Monday) on the American Hockey League, after goalkeeper Columbus Matisse Kiblenix died under extraordinary circumstances.

The 24-year-old Latvian celebrated American Independence Day last night, when he was hit by one of the fireworks, and died at the hospital.

According to the American media, Kibleniks was injured while in a hot tub with several of his friends.

Rescuers arrived at the scene in less than five minutes, but it was already too late.

Police initially reported that the doorman died while trying to escape, fell to the floor and was hit in the head, however the post-mortem revealed that the distillation he sustained in his chest was the one that caused his death.

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"We are shocked and devastated by Matisse's queen," Blue Jackets President John Davidson said.

"Kiwi was an extraordinary guy who smiled every day, and his impact during his four years on the team will never be forgotten."

Former teammate Nick Poligno added: "The thing I liked most about him was that he always smiled, was always in a good mood. I know it's a cliché, but this is the guy he was. He lived the dream and you could see he didn't take his life for granted. That's what That makes this tragedy even greater. "

"living the dream".

Kiblenix (Photo: AP, Kathy Willens)

Kibleniks, who was not selected in the NHL draft, signed in 2017 for three seasons at Columbus for $ 2.5 million.

He made his debut in the best league in the world in January 2020, and last season opened with two games.

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