NHL Breaks Silence on Deaths of Jessi Pierce, Her 3 Children in House Fire
The Athletic reporter Jessi Pierce, who covered the Minnesota Wild, died in a house fire alongside her three children and the family dog over the weekend.
Pierce, 37, was a contributor to NHL.com for the past decade and a fixture at Wild games and beloved in the hockey community.
"The Minnesota Wild organization is heartbroken by the tragic loss of Jessi Pierce and her children," the Wild said in a statement. "Jessi was a kind, compassionate person that cared deeply about her family and those around her. She served as a dedicated ambassador for the game of hockey during her time covering the Wild and the NHL.
"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."
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— Minnesota Wild (@mnwild) March 22, 2026
NHL Issues Statement After Pierce's Death
Just a few hours after the horrific news broke, the National Hockey League issued a statement following the deaths of Pierce and her three children.
“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.”
Pierce's work in the hockey world appeared in countless publications, including USA Hockey, the Minnesota Hockey Journal, Massachusetts Hockey, The Athletic and the B1G Ice Hockey blog, which covered Big Ten ice hockey.
White Bear Lake Fire Chief Greg Peterson shared the following statement: “Our hearts ache for those involved in this tragedy. We ask for the opportunity to allow our community to come together and support one another during this difficult time.”
The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
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