The Resume

(August 26, 1996-July 4, 2021)
Born in Riga, Latvia
Signed with the Columbus Blue Jackets as an undrafted free agent in 2017
Goaltender for the Columbus Blue Jackets (2019-21)
Died at the age of 24, following injuries sustained after he was hit in the chest by a malfunctioning firework

Why he might be annoying:

His nickname was 'Kivi.'
He was primarily used as a third string goalie in Columbus.
Similar to Jason Pierre-Paul among others, he was another professional athlete involved in a dangerous incident with fireworks.
It was speculated the incident and his eventual death took place at the home of the Jackets goaltending coach, Manny Legace.

Why he might not be annoying:

He moved to North America at a young age, with the hopes of making it to the NHL.
He signed with the Blue Jackets as an undrafted free agent, which established the team's trend of developing predominately European goaltenders.
He was described as being a compassionate young man by former teammates and front office staff.
He was rumoured to be a potential target for the Seattle Kraken in their expansion draft at the time of his death.
He backstopped Latvia to their first victory over Canada in a IIHF World Championship game, in what would be one of his last games in his career.
He, along with some friends were setting fireworks off in a hot tub, when one malfunctioned.

Credit: Ricky

Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

• Columbus Blue Jackets
• European Hockey Players
• I Died Before My 30th Birthday (Ranked: 24)
• I Died in 2021 (Ranked: 24)
• I Died on the Fourth of July (Ranked: 2021)
• I Was Involved In A Fireworks/Pyrotechnics Mishap
• Ice Hockey Players
• Look at Me, I'm a Helmet Head
• Look at Me, I'm with The Joker (Batman)
• NHL Goaltenders
• Profiles 51501-51750 (Ranked: 51654)
• Ricky's Profiles [Series 32]

Year In Review:

In 2023, Out of 1 Votes: 100% Annoying
In 2022, Out of 35 Votes: 5.71% Annoying
In 2021, Out of 232 Votes: 50.86% Annoying