Hockey world mourns death of reporter Jessi Pierce and her three kids in house fire
New York Post • • general
Key Points:
- Jessi Pierce, a respected NHL reporter and Minnesota Wild correspondent for NHL.com for 10 years, tragically died along with her three children in a house fire in White Bear Lake, Minnesota, on Saturday.
- Pierce was highly regarded in the hockey community for her vibrant personality, dedication to covering hockey, and her role as a loving mother, with many colleagues expressing deep sorrow and sharing heartfelt tributes on social media.
- Throughout her career, Pierce contributed to various hockey publications and co-hosted the podcast "Bardown Beauties," earning admiration for her work ethic and warm character.
- The White Bear Lake Fire Department responded to a 911 call about a house fire around 5:30 a.m., finding the home fully engulfed; Pierce, her children, and a dog were found deceased after firefighters contained the blaze.
- The Minnesota State Fire Marshal’s Office is currently investigating the cause of the fire, with multiple fire departments having assisted in the emergency response.
