Beloved NHL Reporter Jessi Pierce and Her Three Children Killed in Minnesota House Fire

The hockey community mourns the tragic loss of the respected journalist and her family.

Mar. 23, 2026 at 3:50pm

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Jessi Pierce, a beloved NHL reporter who spent a decade covering the Minnesota Wild, died alongside her three young children in a house fire in White Bear Lake, Minnesota. Emergency crews responded to the blaze but were unable to save the family. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

Why it matters

Pierce was a respected and admired member of the hockey journalism community, known for her passion for the sport and her dedication to her family. Her sudden and tragic death has left the NHL and her local community in Minnesota devastated.

The details

The fire broke out early Saturday morning, with neighbors reporting flames coming through the roof of the single-family home. Firefighters arrived to find the residence fully engulfed, and despite immediate efforts, an adult, three children, and a dog were discovered inside and pronounced dead at the scene.

  • The fire occurred early Saturday morning.
  • The NHL confirmed Pierce's death the following day.

The players

Jessi Pierce

A 37-year-old NHL reporter who spent 10 seasons covering the Minnesota Wild for NHL.com and was a co-host of the 'Bardown Beauties' podcast.

Mike Pierce

Jessi Pierce's husband.

National Hockey League

The professional ice hockey league that Jessi Pierce covered as a respected journalist.

Minnesota Wild

The NHL team that Jessi Pierce covered extensively during her career.

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What’s next

The investigation into the cause of the fire is ongoing.

The takeaway

The tragic loss of Jessi Pierce and her children has left the hockey community devastated, highlighting the importance of fire safety and the profound impact a beloved journalist can have on those they cover and the broader sports world.