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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
Guerin calls Pierce a 'ray of sunshine' after tragic house fire claims her life and that of her three kids
Mar. 24, 2026 at 10:25am
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Minnesota Wild general manager Bill Guerin expressed deep sadness over the tragic death of hockey writer Jessi Pierce and her three young children in a house fire. 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 beloved and respected hockey journalist, has shaken the Minnesota Wild organization and the broader NHL community. Her passing, along with that of her children, is a heartbreaking tragedy that has left many mourning the loss of a kind, compassionate person who was deeply committed to her family and her work covering the sport.
The details
According to reports, a fire broke out early Saturday morning at Pierce's home in White Bear Lake, Minnesota. Bystanders saw flames coming through the roof, and firefighters were unable to save Pierce, her three children, and the family's dog. Guerin, the Wild's general manager, praised Pierce's positive attitude and said the entire hockey world is 'in this together' and will support each other through the difficult time.
- The incident occurred on Saturday morning in White Bear Lake, Minnesota.
The players
Bill Guerin
The general manager of the Minnesota Wild NHL 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 great thing about our community is it doesn't matter what part of it you're in – media, player, coach, manager – we're all in this together and we support each other.”
— Bill Guerin, General Manager, Minnesota Wild
“We're 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.”
— Jared Spurgeon, Captain, Minnesota Wild
What’s next
The Minnesota Wild organization has said they will support Jessi Pierce's family and friends during this difficult time.
The takeaway
The tragic loss of Jessi Pierce and her children has devastated the Minnesota hockey community, who remember her as a kind, compassionate, and positive presence who was deeply committed to her work and her family. This heartbreaking incident serves as a reminder of the tight-knit nature of the sports world, where colleagues and competitors alike come together to support one another through unimaginable tragedy.
