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Minnesota Wild reporter Jessi Pierce and her three children died in a house fire Saturday.
The incident occurred in White Bear Lake, Minnesota, fire officials said. The White Bear Lake Fire Department responded to a report of a fire at a single-family home early Saturday morning.
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The Minnesota Wild announced that reporter Jessi Pierce died in a fire at her home along with her three children. (Minnesota Wild)
Passersby reported seeing flames shooting through the roof, according to FOX 9. Fire crews also located the family’s dog, which also died in the fire.
“The Minnesota Wild organization is heartbroken by the tragic loss of Jessi Pierce and her children,” Wild said in a statement. “Jessi was a kind and compassionate person who cared deeply about her family and those around her. She served as a dedicated ambassador for the game of hockey during her time covering the Wild and the NHL.
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Flores pushed aside on Jessi Pierce’s play in a Minnesota Wild game. (Minnesota Wild)
“Jessi and her children will be greatly missed. Our thoughts and deepest condolences go out to their family, friends and everyone who knew and loved them.”
Tributes poured in on social media as the NHL world remembered Pierce.
Pierce contributed to NHL.com as a Wild reporter for the past 10 seasons. Throughout his career, he covered hockey at all levels.
Minnesota Wild goaltender Filip Gustavsson (32) is congratulated after the team’s overtime victory during an NHL hockey game against the Dallas Stars, Saturday, March 21, 2026, in St. Paul, Minnesota. (AP Photo/Matt Krohn)
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“The entire National Hockey League family sends our prayers and deepest condolences to the Pierce family on the passing of Jessi Pierce and her three young children,” the NHL said in a statement. “Jessi loved our game and was a valued member of the NHL.com team for a decade. She will be greatly missed.”
