The Last Save: Remembering Matiss Kivlenieks | E:60
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- The Last Save: Remembering Matiss Kivlenieks | E:60
This past summer, Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Matiss Kivlenieks was struck and killed by fireworks at a 4th of July celebration. His best friend and teammate, fellow Latvian goaltender Elvis Merzlikins, shares the story of their friendship and how he plans to honor his “little brother”.
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On opening night this season Elvis wore Mattis’s number 80 with Mattis’s family present. He earned an 8-2 victory. Mattis’s number will be in the rafters for the remainder of this season. Mattis’s last game ever played in the NHL was a 5-4 victory. Rip #80.
For the remainder of the season? You mean forever
@@aclv27 100% I’ve been hoping that they decide to retire the number. I think people should let the organization know what we think.
I was at the opening game as part of my ticket package. The roar of the crowd when Elvis came out with the #80 jersey was like nothing I’ve experienced before. Elvis was so emotional.
Matiss number 35 is retired, in Sioux city now best goalie ever in Sioux City RIP
Yeah, it really was The Last Save of Matiss...
From the beginning of the war in Donbas I've started to hate firework noises which now sound deadly to me.
I'm a big fan of hockey in N. America. Latvia is a neighbor nation to the North from the country where I'm living. I know how Latvians love hockey. It's a small nation which always delegates great players to NHL. It was a huge achievement for Latvia to have as many as two great goalies in one NHL team from the same country. But unfortunately not for so long...
R.I.P. Matiss. Good luck to Elvis and his family. With love.
What is really sad the Hockey World will never get to see his future talent. He might of been in the company of other great goalies like Roy, Brodeur, Fleury and others. This young man did a very brave thing to save others.
Apparently he was needed elsewhere. Now he is in the lineup with Beliveau, Bouchard, Hawerchuk, Howe, Lindsay, Mikita..and other greats.
To be now coached by Pat Burns..
May he RIP, my prayers to his family and friends.
Indeed. Perhaps he could have been next Latvia's Arturs Irbe (legendary Latvian goalie). But now we will never have him. Sad when good decent people die before their natural time, double sad when people with great potential die before their natural time.
Well said. We'll see him again
I remember hearing the news the morning after this horrific incident, i can't imagine how he must feel to lose a great friend that saved his pregnant wife, and his other son, im sure elvis will remember that for a lifetime, May Matiss Rest In Peace❤️🕊
I met Matiss Kivlenieks in 2018 he took about a half hour just talking to me about his dreams of playing for the Blue Jackets he was a good one. Glad you lived your dream.
Mattis played a short time for our echl team (kwings) I remember the first time we was able to meet him he took time to talk and listen to my son (who stutters and gets nervous very easy). Mattis told my son never give up on your dreams. If you dream it you can succeed and make it a reality. My son has this written out to read daily. Mattis will always have a special place in this mommas heart. The day he passed was like one of our family members passed. Go rest high Mattis. Hope your enjoying that big ice rink in the sky.
Beautiful story
elvis's speaking parts made me cry so hard like when he described how he and matiss treated each other like family i literally bawled like a baby
Elvis is having a great season so far. Dedicate this season for matiss.
Matīs
Much respect to you, Matiss, from Kazahstan. Rest in peace. That is a true, "One Last Save"...
I know you will keep him in your heart and hockey, and honor his memory in your play. I am so sorry for the loss of your "little brother" Elvis ❤
Beautiful story. Rest in peace Matiss. Elvis u a such a class act i wish u all the best in life ❤️🏒🥅🙏🏼🇱🇻🇺🇸
heartbreaking. i have so much respect for elvis for this story. he was truly there for his friend til the end, i consider him a bit of hero. he did what he could and i especially appreciate he spoke lativian to him to help his friend. rip kivi. gone too soon.
Gone too young, but he got to live his dream. Not everybody gets that chance. He made the ultimate save. RIP Matiss
I almost cried watching this
Last save was saving elvis ❤
This was like 100x harder than the hardest slap shot he ever stopped, and it possibly saved an unborn child although sadly costing him his life.....what a goalie.
Sometimes, life really sucks but it all happens for a reason. One day, if you're fortunate enough you will be able to see it all differently than you do now.
a legend was lost but will never be forgotten.
R.I.P Matiss Kivleniekswe miss you as a latvian ice hockey fan you were the best
RIP. Hockey deaths just hit harder for some reason.
I remember when this happened. It hit the Hockey community hard. To his fellow players, his family and his friends...please accept my deepest condolences. I'm so sorry. 😢💔🙏
What an absolute hero. Rest well, Matiss. ❤️
Was amazing for Kalamazoo in the ECHL, Rest In Peace :(
Elvis you are very strong for telling your story, its incredibly hard to relive those moments, may you find peace in time.
My name is Elvis - His name is Matiss, I'm not Elvis Merzlikins , I love both guys! God blessings to all. With love simple Elvis from Latvia!
Rest in Peace young Matiss. You were a bright star just beginning your career when tragedy struck. I got got the chance to see your final game in person, and I was so very happy for you and the Jackets to win that game! You seemed like a stand up guy, and will be deeply missed.
To Elvis and the Columbus Blue Jackets, keep your head up and keep grinding for Matiss. Also to Elvis specifically, though I doubt you'll see this, I want to apologize on behalf of the Stars fanbase for what was said to you after Matiss' passing. What trash person didn't even deserve to be in a Stars jersey, let alone in a hockey arena, and he will get what's coming to him. I can't express how badly hearing that story of what happened to you hurt as not only a Stars fan, but a Jackets fan as well. You didn't deserve what was said to you, and my heart was extremely heavy for you when you lost Matiss' and then had to deal with that bullshit too.
Such a sad story, buddy had a such a bright career. Rip Matiss😭
As a ranger fan and fellow young goalie this brought me to tears, I'm so glad he won that game at the garden. Rest in peace.
This is very sad. Tear dropped from the eye. R.I.P. buddy
Heaven has a great Hockey team. Now he has one more:) RIP Matiss
hey, the bright side of things is that no haters came to dislike this video
I had the great honor of playing against him in juniors in the MnJHL. He was so damn good for Edina. He carried that team on his back. He earned everything he got in his life. He was so dedicated to the game. I miss him so much.
I can’t watch this video without crying 4 different times.
RIP You will be remembered
I actually cried , so sad ):
The memorial at the opening night after he died was very sad.. Im positive they wanted to honor him by trying to get 8-0 but they got 8-2 which is unbelievable but his death was tragic.. He will forever be remembered
RIP, such a sad story…
he had so much talent and potential. Rest in peace my friend.🙏🙏🙏💕
💔 He'll be missed
Rip Matiss ❤️🙏
i cried to this
Such a tragic story. RIP Matiss.
Honestly how many goalies can say they shutout team Canada on the World stage.
We lost an amazing goalie, but we lost an even better Person 😞
Only the good die young, RIP Matiss
@Regina Phalange thanks for having some respect
I'm crying, you're crying, we're all crying
This needs more views
I watched his last game with the OT win against Detroit 😞 fly high Kivi
The goalie made the ULTIMATE save
Very sad story. RIP Matiss.
So sad . Also the dog kissing Knox is the cutest thing ever.
Much love much respect
he was a hero on the ice and in death
Fuuuuck, to lose a friend that young in a fucking fire work accident, damn 😔
They raised a banner at Nationwide Arena that says "In The Memory of Matiss Kivleneiks" with his number 80
Only 24 still can't belive is year Without You it feels like yesterday and ever single Kid has a dream like You was gonna have in year You are in our hearts and we Will do anything to you Matīss cuz You are the man who show real Talent never gonna forget i know You do Your dream up there i never told You how much You inspired me fly high kivi 80 R.I.P.🕊️ rest and peace king
As a goalie for 17 years, I see life through the eyes of a goalie. I study the position, the game I love. I am a Devils and Russian fan. It is AMAZING that ANY lineup from Latvia defeats ANY Canada team. I wonder if that was his last win or game? This is a BEAUTIFUL story of friendship. As A Devils fan I have NOT been happy with our scouting for goalies. I really like Blackwood but for the past two years I have LOVED watching Blue Jackets hockey because of the goaltending. Sadly I was not able to see any games last year due to injuries and other I sustained. I have been wanting the Devils to trade for one of the three goalies in CBJ land. I am glad we did not now, I would not want to break up what they had. I LOVE LOVE the mask Elvis had made, especially the wings on 80. When I heard about this I cried. CBJ have GREAT jerseys, I wish I could get them but I am Devils fan but a hockey first. Hope I can one day, maybe Latvia. I am so sorry and for this to be his last save? I am NOT a fan of ESPN talent, but this was a great special....THANK YOU. Keep strong Elvis and family #80 HERO!
R.I.P. Kivy
I got chills
You Died A Hero My Friend
It was on my birthday that I went to a Matiss Kivlenieks’s last home game starting. I was on vacation in Norris Lake when my sister walked down the stairs, crying. She told us the news, and I walked out to the balcony and considered my choices during that last game… as soon as we found out Kivlenieks was starting, we started chanting, “we want Elvis”. Now I want to do something for the Blue Jackets community and Kivi’s family. I can not explain how sorry I am. I know an apology will not restore his death, but I wish that the CBJ community forgives me. R.I.P. Kivi #80. Good bye and one last time, I am very sorry.
Rest In Paradise Matiss Kivlenieks up In Heaven with God, Jesus, and The Angels Happily and Peacefully, I extend my deepest prayers and condolences out to Matiss Kivlenieks’s family and friends Amen Brothers and Sisters Amen🙏✝️👑✝️🙏.
R.I.P Matiss 😢
Very Sad R.I.P.
R.I.P the whole situation was sad.... :(
So tragic, just on the cusp of stardom, taken too soon 😢
RIP Matiss... gone too soon ❤️
This is WHY you leave fireworks for the PROFESSIONALS! RIP Matiss
So sad RIP
RIP brother
Rip Matiss he was a hero 😭😭😭😭
Im from Latvia and im very sad about what happened but in 2023 hockey championship we got a new goalie and he got the award for the most valuble player in the tournament and his name is Artūrs Šilovs RIP Matīss Kivlenieks
Brotherhood
RIP
Tev mūžam dzīvot mūsu atmiņās🇱🇻🤟🏻🏅
im not crying.. *sniff* im not crying
RIP KIVI ❤️
That ice, will haunt my right hand
Puck comes at me, and hits my right hand
😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭
To actually hear it first hand from Elvis himself about the firework accident that took the life of his best friend
Rest In Peace
he would have had a huge career ahead of him r.i.p. man i miss going to monsters games and hearing your name being called as the starting goalie over the loudspeakers and i will forever keep your jersey
That's so sad😭
R.I.P. MATTIS FROM ALL YOUR FANS IN THE DIRTY 3:30 AKA AKRON OHIO
Just had my roommate come to my door to see if i was okay....he heard the sobbing :/
❤️
Soy you decided to make me cry today, huh?
RIP sir and just remember you've became a professional athlete which many want but can't do.. sleep well and condolences to your family friends and teammates
I'm Latvian...Ar dievu Matīs!
Matīss best pleyer for ever!
many of you may not know but he played for an ahl team called the cleveland monsters and i am a big cleveland monsters fan and because his family was in columbus for the cbj opening night they came up to cleveland for their opening night and the monsters are doing a lot of the same stuff that columbus is doing to honor him
It doesnt make it any easier on earth,, but I think one day we are all going to find out that our time here is just a blip
Rip #80
Rip
Rip Mattis Kivi #80
I hope if any team deserves to win the cup, it should be Columbus in honour of Kivlenieks
Gone way too soon. R.I.P🙏
Im not crying you are
I love that they used RJ's voice, best announcer in the NHL
why don’t you be real and show respect for the person who lost their life..
I wont disrespect the memory of MK80 by telling you what the rest of the NHL fans think of ur precious RJ..
@@BCPOWRIDER420 Dont hate cause your announcer is boring or an ass, if you are talking about Jack Edwards 😂. I just made a comment, don't get so triggered incel
@@BCPOWRIDER420 and ah wooo X3 to you sir
Who's cutting onions?
Yo who’s cutting onions, what the heck?
Why is Rick Jeannerette calling a Rangers v Columbus game