Investigation into NHL goalie Matiss Kivlenieks’ death in Novi turned over to prosecutor Kivlenieks killed by firework on Fourth of July; death considered accidental Updated: 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. Ad “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.