Minnesota Wild reporter Jessi Pierce and her 3 children found dead in house fire, league says
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Key Points:
- NHL reporter Jessi Pierce and her three children died in a house fire in White Bear Lake, Minnesota, on Saturday, as announced by the NHL on Sunday.
- Pierce, 37, had been covering the Minnesota Wild for NHL.com for the past decade and was highly regarded by colleagues for her passion and dedication.
- Firefighters found an adult, three children, and a dog deceased inside the home; the cause of the fire is currently under investigation.
- The Minnesota Wild and NHL community expressed deep sorrow, highlighting Pierce's kindness and her role as an ambassador for hockey.
- The tragedy has deeply affected the local hockey community in Minnesota, known as the "State of Hockey," where the Wild have a significant fan base.
