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

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

Mar. 23, 2026 at 7:50pm

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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 early Saturday morning but were unable to save the family. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

Why it matters

Pierce was a respected and beloved figure in the hockey community, known for her passionate coverage and warm personality. Her tragic death has sent shockwaves through the NHL and the broader sports media world, with colleagues and fans alike mourning the loss of a talented journalist and devoted mother.

The details

According to authorities, firefighters arrived at the single-family home to find it fully engulfed in flames. Despite immediate efforts, an adult, three children, and a dog were discovered inside and pronounced dead at the scene. The NHL confirmed Pierce's death the following day, calling her 'a valued member of the NHL.com team' and expressing condolences to her family.

  • Emergency crews responded early Saturday morning (March 22, 2026) to the house fire.
  • The NHL confirmed Pierce's death the following day (March 23, 2026).

The players

Jessi Pierce

A 37-year-old NHL reporter who spent 10 seasons contributing to NHL.com and covering the Minnesota Wild. She was also a co-host of the 'Bardown Beauties' podcast and wrote for outlets including USA Hockey and The Athletic.

Mike Pierce

Jessi Pierce's husband, who survives her.

Minnesota Wild

The NHL team that Jessi Pierce covered for a decade, calling her 'a kind, compassionate person who cared deeply about her family and those around her.'

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What’s next

The investigation into the cause of the fire is ongoing.

The takeaway

This tragic loss has deeply impacted the hockey community, who are coming together to honor Jessi Pierce's memory and support her family during this unimaginably difficult time. Her passion for the game and warm personality will be greatly missed.