NHL Reporter Jessi Pierce, 3 Kids Found Dead in Minnesota House Fire

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The hockey world is reeling after a heart-wrenching tragedy.

NHL reporter Jessi Pierce, who covered the Minnesota Wild, tragically died in a house fire on March 21st, along with her three children: Hudson, Cayden, and Avery. She was 37 years old.

The National Hockey League expressed its heartfelt sympathy and condolences to the Pierce family following the tragic loss of Jessi Pierce and her three children. The league noted that Jessi was a passionate hockey fan and a dedicated member of the NHL.com team for ten years, and she will be deeply missed.

Yesterday, firefighters in White Bear Lake, Minnesota, responded to a house fire after neighbors saw flames coming from the roof. Sadly, they found an adult, three children, and a dog inside who had all died, according to a statement from the White Bear Lake Fire Department.

The Minnesota State Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating the source of the blaze.

Jessi is an Iowa State University graduate whose work has appeared in several publications, including USA Hockey, The Athletic, and the Minnesota Hockey Journal. She also co-hosted the Bardown Beauties podcast, where she covered the Minnesota Wild and the wider world of hockey.

For ten seasons, Jessi was a well-loved figure covering the local NHL team. The hockey league’s obituary described her as a familiar and constant presence in the press box at the Grand Casino Arena. She was also known for being a dedicated mother, frequently bringing one of her children to Wild practices.

After the fire, the Wild hockey team described Jessi as a caring and compassionate person who loved her family and friends. Many NHL teams sent their condolences to her family and the Minnesota hockey community via social media.

Kirsten Krull, who co-hosted the Bardown Beauties podcast with Jessi, shared a heartfelt tribute on Instagram, describing Jessi as a sister figure and noting that Jessi’s children were deeply loved by her own family.

Kirsten went on to say that Hudson, Cayden, and Avery were wonderful children, and she felt lucky to have known them.

Shortly after the news, The Athletic’s Michael Russo sent a heartfelt message to Jessi’s husband, Mike Pierce, expressing his condolences.

He expressed deep sadness for Mike, who lost his wife and children, and for everyone who knew Jessi, calling it an unimaginable tragedy. He asked people to remember Jessi and her children in their thoughts and prayers, and wished Mike comfort, support, and happiness.

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2026-03-23 02:47