Three women who called 911 shortly after 10 p.m. Sunday told dispatchers that Columbus Blue Jackets goalie Matiss Kivlenieks was conscious and breathing but "not doing very well" after a fireworks accident at Novi holiday party that killed the 24-year-old goalie, according to audio released by the Novi Police Department to The Detroit News on Tuesday.
There was a heightened tone of panic from the second caller, who told dispatchers, "We have someone who's hit by a firework. Can you come here immediately?"
Paramedics arrived at the Novi home of former Red Wings goalie Manny Legace — now Columbus' goaltending coach — within five minutes of the first call, which came at 10:12.