The Cleveland Monsters and Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender passed away following a tragic accident. Matiss Kivlenieks has passed away at the age of 24 following an accident. Aaron Portzline confirmed the reports that originated in Lativa early Monday morning. Portzline would later add that Kivlenieks’ death is ruled as accidental
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Monsters shut out by Griffins at home
Cleveland was held scoreless in the 2-0 loss to Grand Rapids. Sometimes all it takes is two penalties early in a game to determine the final outcome. That was the case Tuesday as the Cleveland Monsters found themselves on the wrong side of a 2-0 final score at home against
Three Monsters players headed to Columbus
The Columbus Blue Jackets have recalled two Cleveland Monsters players to their active roster and added another to their taxi squad. The next time the Cleveland Monsters take the ice they will be without some important players. There are three players that will be called upon by the Columbus Blue
Monsters defeat Wolves 4-2, complete season sweep
Fresh off an entertaining win Saturday, the Cleveland Monsters came into Sunday afternoon with a chance to sweep the season series from the Wolves. Cleveland took full advantage and made sure to send the Cleveland crowd home happy. 1st Period The 1st period started off like two boxers trying to
Monsters drop second straight game to Griffins
Things did not get much better for the Cleveland Monsters as they lost their second straight game to the Grand Rapids Griffins. All it takes is just two games for a winning streak to turn into a losing streak. That is exactly what happened to the Cleveland Monsters with their
Monsters take down Americans 6-3
The Cleveland Monsters were victorious again, coming away with a 6-3 win over the visiting Rochester Americans at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. There was a five-game winning streak on the line, including three in a row over Rochester for the Cleveland Monsters. Cleveland was more than up to challenge as they
Monsters complete weekend sweep of Wolves
The Cleveland Monsters won their second straight game against the Chicago Wolves by a score of 3-1, completing the weekend sweep. There was an opportunity to sweep an opponent and the Cleveland Monsters took it. Fresh off a 4-3 shootout win Friday, Cleveland managed to win in regulation Saturday with
Monsters defeat Wolves 4-3 in shootout
The Cleveland Monsters defeated the Chicago Wolves 4-3 in a shootout after squandering an early 3-1 lead in the 1st period. A much needed win on the road for the Cleveland Monsters as they took down the Chicago Wolves 4-3 in a shootout in their first of two straight matchups.
Cam Johnson recalled to taxi squad
The Columbus Blue Jackets have made a few roster moves with their goaltenders. An injury to Elvis Merzlikins has resulted in the Columbus Blue Jackets making a couple of moves. Moves that include Cam Johnson being recalled from the Cleveland Monsters and being placed on the taxi squad. Cam Johnson
Matiss Kivlenieks assigned to Cleveland
The Columbus Blue Jackets have assigned the 24-year old goaltender to the Cleveland Monsters. A familiar face has returned to the Cleveland Monsters. Matiss Kivlenieks has been assigned to the AHL affiliate of the Columbus Blue Jackets Monday. Columbus recalled goaltender Cam Johnson to the taxi squad. Matiss Kivlenieks has