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White Bear Lake Today
By the People, for the People
Wild GM Bill Guerin mourns loss of beloved hockey writer Jessi Pierce and her children
The Minnesota hockey community is devastated after a tragic house fire claimed the lives of Pierce and her three kids.
Mar. 24, 2026 at 9:52am
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Minnesota Wild general manager Bill Guerin expressed his profound grief over the tragic death of hockey writer Jessi Pierce and her three young children in a house fire on Saturday. Guerin called Pierce, who covered the Wild for NHL.com, "a ray of sunshine" and said the entire hockey community is devastated by the loss.
Why it matters
The death of Jessi Pierce, a well-known and respected hockey journalist, has shaken the Minnesota sports community. Pierce was beloved for her positive attitude and dedication to covering the Wild, and her loss will be deeply felt by the team, her colleagues in the media, and hockey fans across the state.
The details
According to fire officials, the incident occurred in White Bear Lake, Minnesota, early Saturday morning. Bystanders reported seeing flames coming through the roof of the single-family home. Tragically, Pierce and her three children perished in the blaze, along with the family's dog.
- The fire occurred early Saturday morning in White Bear Lake, Minnesota.
The players
Bill Guerin
The general manager of the Minnesota Wild hockey team.
Jessi Pierce
A hockey writer who covered the Minnesota Wild for NHL.com for 10 seasons.
Marcus Foligno
A forward for the Minnesota Wild.
Jared Spurgeon
The captain of the Minnesota Wild.
What they’re saying
“Words just can't express how devastated we all are. But, as I mentioned to some of you the other night, it doesn't matter if you're in the media, if you're a player, if you're in management, a coach, we are all in the sports world and the hockey world and we're all in this together.”
— Bill Guerin, General Manager, Minnesota Wild
“Jessi was always happy, always in a good mood, always a pleasure to deal with for me, and we'll miss her.”
— Bill Guerin, General Manager, Minnesota Wild
“The whole team is devastated to hear the news of Jessi. We'll miss her around the rink for sure.”
— Marcus Foligno, Forward, Minnesota Wild
“If you ever met her, you just feel the energy around her. Every time she was in here, she had a smile on her face, whether it's talking about the game at hand or just youth sports. I remember when she would bring the kids into the dressing room and do an interview holding [her son]. It's very hard news to take.”
— Jared Spurgeon, Captain, Minnesota Wild
What’s next
The cause of the fire is still under investigation by local authorities.
The takeaway
The tragic loss of Jessi Pierce and her children has deeply impacted the Minnesota hockey community, who remember her as a kind, compassionate, and dedicated journalist who brought a positive energy to her work covering the Wild. Her colleagues and the team she covered will greatly miss her presence.
