NHL reporter Jessi Pierce, 3 children killed in house fire

Minnesota Wild reporter Jessi Pierce and her three children were killed in a house fire Saturday.

The incident occurred in White Bear Lake, Minnesota, fire officials said. The White Bear Lake Fire Department responded to a report of a fire at a single-family home early Saturday morning.

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Bystanders reported seeing flames coming through the roof, according to FOX 9. Firefighters also found the family’s dog, which also died in the fire.

“The Minnesota Wild organization is devastated by the tragic loss of Jessi Pierce and her children,” the Wild said in a statement. “Jessi was a kind, compassionate person who cared deeply for her family and those around her. She served as a dedicated ambassador for the game of hockey while covering the Wild and the NHL.

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Flowers set aside in Jessi Pierce’s game at a Minnesota Wild game. (Minnesota Wild)

“Jessi and her children will be greatly missed. Our thoughts and deepest condolences go out to their family, friends and all who knew and loved them.”

Tributes poured in on social media as the NHL world remembered Pierce.

Pierce has contributed to NHL.com as a Wild reporter for the past 10 seasons. During her career, she covered hockey at every level.

Minnesota Wild goalie Filip Gustavsson (32) is congratulated after the team’s overtime win during an NHL hockey game against the Dallas Stars, Saturday, March 21, 2026, in St. Paul, Minn. (AP Photo/Matt Krohn)

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“The entire National Hockey League family sends our prayers and deepest condolences to the Pierce family on the passing of Jessi Pierce and her three young children,” the NHL said in a statement. “Jessi loved our game and was a valued member of the NHL.com team for a decade. We will miss her terribly.”