NHL reporter Jessi Pierce and her three children tragically died in a house fire over the weekend. The NHL and the Minnesota Wild both expressed their condolences upon hearing of Pierce’s passing
Jessi Pierce and her three children tragically passed away in a house fire(Image: Instagram)
Beloved NHL reporter Jessi Pierce and her three children tragically lost their lives in a house fire over the weekend.
According to FOX 9, emergency responders from the White Bear Lake Fire Department in Minnesota arrived at the scene of an intense blaze that consumed a single-family home shortly before 5:30 a.m. on Saturday. During an earlier 911 call, neighbors reported seeing flames breaking through the roof of the residence, noting that people were likely trapped inside.
Firefighters ultimately managed to extinguish the “fully involved structure fire” before discovering an adult, three children and a dog all deceased in the debris. It comes as three countries threatened to boycott the NHL World Cup if Russia was allowed to play in the tournament.
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The NHL later confirmed in an official statement that Pierce and her family were the victims who perished during the unimaginable tragedy. “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 league wrote.
“Jessi loved our game and was a valued member of the NHL.com team for a decade. We will miss her terribly.”, reports the Mirror US.
Throughout the last 10 NHL seasons, Pierce established herself as one of the premier sources for all information regarding the Minnesota Wild. The 37 year old worked for NHL.com and the Wild, with her work also appearing in USA Hockey, the Minnesota Hockey Journal, Massachusetts Hockey, The Athletic and the B1G Ice Hockey blog. “The Minnesota Wild organization is heartbroken by the tragic loss of Jessi Pierce and her children,” the Wild expressed 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.”
Jessi Pierce was 37 years old(Image: Instagram)
The news of Pierce’s passing quickly sent shockwaves throughout the hockey community, with many colleagues highlighting the remarkable person she was.
“The entire NHL.com team is devastated and heartbroken by the loss of Jessi and her children,” said NHL.com editor-in-chief Bill Price. “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.”
Jon Krawczynski from The Athletic added: “Just hearing the news about the loss of Jessi and her kids in a house fire. Absolutely gutted. Jessi was such a bright, shining light in this media market.
“Enthusiastic, smart, funny, warm and wholly original. Such a big fan of her work, but more so her as a person. Heartbreaking.”
Minnesota journalist Tyler Forness weighed in, “If you had met Jessi Pierce, your life was better. She wasn’t just a great person, but excellent at her job of covering the Minnesota Wild, of which she was passionate. The journalism world lost a beacon of joy and her 3 kids. Hug your loved ones tight tonight.”