NHL reporter Jessi Pierce and her three children were killed in a house fire in Minnesota on Saturday, March 21.
Pierce, who covered the Minnesota Wild for NHL.com for the past 10 years, was home alone with her three children and their family dog, when the house went up in flames. Firefighters responded to the house, tragically finding an adult female, three children and a dog in the home, all deceased.
"The entire NHL.com team is devastated and heartbroken by the loss of Jessi and her children," Bill Price, vice president and editor in chief of NHL.com, said in a statement. "Jessi's love of her family and hockey was evident in the energy and passion she brought to her work for us. She was an absolute joy to talk to and work with. She will be deeply missed."
Pierce, 37, was beloved by the hockey community.
"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. Jessi loved our game and was a valued member of the NHL.com team for a decade. We will miss her terribly," the NHL said.
Jessi Pierce/X
The beloved NHL reporter shared some heartbreaking photos prior to her death. She and her children were enjoying some family time.
It was ice cream day on Friday, March 20.
The fire happened at their home in White Bear Lake, Minnesota.
The cause of the fire is still under investigation.
"Our hearts ache for those involved in this tragedy," fire chief Greg Peterson said in the statement. "We ask for the opportunity to allow our community to come together and support one another during this difficult time."
The Minnesota Wild are deeply saddened.
"Jessi was a kind, compassionate person that cared deeply about her family and those around her. She served as an ambassador for the game of hockey during her time covering the Wild and the NHL," the social media post read.
May she and her children rest in peace.
