NHL Reporter, 3 Children Killed in Minnesota House Fire

Jessi Pierce, a longtime NHL.com correspondent, died along with her three kids in the tragic blaze.

Mar. 23, 2026 at 10:00am

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Jessi Pierce, a 37-year-old NHL.com reporter who covered the Minnesota Wild for the past decade, tragically died along with her three children in a house fire in White Bear Lake, Minnesota on Saturday morning. Firefighters responding to the blaze found all four victims, as well as a family dog, deceased inside the home.

Why it matters

The NHL community is mourning the devastating loss of one of their own, as Jessi Pierce was a beloved and respected hockey journalist known for her passion and energy in covering the sport. The tragedy has shaken the tight-knit Minnesota hockey scene, where the Wild have a massive fan base in the "State of Hockey."

The details

According to authorities, firefighters responded to the house fire on Saturday morning after neighbors called 911 to report seeing flames coming through the roof. Upon arrival, crews found the bodies of Pierce, her three children, and the family dog inside the home. The cause of the fire is still under investigation.

  • The fire occurred on Saturday morning in White Bear Lake, Minnesota.

The players

Jessi Pierce

A 37-year-old NHL.com reporter who covered the Minnesota Wild for the past decade.

Minnesota Wild

The NHL hockey team based in St. Paul, Minnesota that has one of the biggest fan bases in the league.

Bill Price

The vice president and editor-in-chief of NHL.com.

Greg Peterson

The White Bear Lake Fire Department chief.

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What’s next

Authorities are continuing to investigate the cause of the deadly house fire.

The takeaway

This tragic loss has deeply impacted the close-knit hockey community in Minnesota, where Jessi Pierce was beloved for her passion, energy, and dedication to covering the sport she loved. Her death, along with that of her three young children, has left a void that will be felt across the NHL.