Tragedy as beloved NHL reporter Jessi Pierce, 37, and her three children are killed in house fire
Beloved NHL reporter Jessi Pierce and her three children died in a house fire in Minnesota on Saturday, the league confirmed.
White Bear Lake Fire Department confirmed fox 9 He said an adult and three children tragically lost their lives in the fire, although he did not confirm their identities.
However, the NHL announced in a statement on Sunday that the 37-year-old Pierce and his three children (Hudson, Cayden and Avery) had heartbreakingly passed away.
“The entire National Hockey League extends our prayers and deepest condolences to the Pierce family on the passing of Jessi Pierce and her three young children,” the league said in a statement. The statement was included.
‘Jessi loved our game and was a valued member of the NHL.com team for a decade. We will miss him very much.’
The fire department responded to a 911 call in White Bear Lake just before 5:30 a.m. Saturday from Pierce’s neighbors who saw flames coming from the roof and said there were likely people inside.
Beloved NHL reporter Jessi Pierce and her three children died in a house fire on Saturday.
Pierce was the mother of three young children in Hudson, Cayden and Avery (Photo taken on Friday)
It is believed they found a ‘fully contained structure fire’ on arrival. In addition to a deceased dog, a deceased adult and three deceased children were also found at the scene. The investigation into the cause of the fire continues.
“Our hearts ache for those involved in this tragedy,” White Bear Lake Fire Chief Greg Peterson said in a statement. ‘We want the opportunity to allow our community to come together and support each other during this difficult time.’
On Friday, Pierce shared X photos of her trip to the ‘Cup and Cone’ ice cream shop in White Bear Lake with Hudson, Cayden and Avery.
The hockey writer has covered the Minnesota Wild for NHL.com for the past decade, and while he previously wrote for The Athletic, he spent his time working for the team.
He has also written for USA Hockey, Minnesota Hockey Journal and Massachusetts Hockey, among other publications.
He has covered the Minnesota Wild for NHL.com for the past decade and spent time working for the team.
The 37-year-old mother of three loved her children ‘more than anything,’ a former colleague said
Pierce, formerly of The Athletic, was one of the NHL’s most beloved reporters
“The Minnesota Wild organization is heartbroken over the tragic loss of Jessi Pierce and her children,” Wild said in a statement.
‘Jessi was a kind, compassionate person who cared deeply about her family and those around her. He served as a special ambassador for the game of hockey during his time covering the Wild and the NHL. Jessi and her children will be greatly missed.
‘Our thoughts and deepest condolences go out to their families, friends and everyone who knew and loved them.’
Michael Russo, Wild beat writer for The Athletic, said: ‘There are no words to describe how heartbroken we are all. Jessi Pierce (Hinrichs) was the liveliest person of the party; Always with a smile on his face, he always brought passion to every article, podcast, and interview he did.
‘Jessi loved following the Wild and hockey all over Minnesota and had a way of brightening anyone’s day with her cheerful, cheerful personality. I have NEVER met anyone who could be literally EVERYONE’S friend.’
Pierce photographed with her kids while decked out in Team USA hockey gear
Pierce is seen at the net wearing a T-shirt honoring Wild goaltender Filip Gustavsson
Russo added: ‘More than anything, she loved Hudson, Cayden and Avery and was an amazing mother who did everything she could to bring joy to her sweetest children.’
Pierce co-hosted The Bardown Beauties podcast with Kirsten Krull, who shared a few memories of her dear friend online.
Krull wrote of X: ‘Family is not always blood, but the people you choose couldn’t be more true. Jessi was like another big sister to me. He had self-confidence and a way of talking to anyone that I envied. He had an unmatched work ethic and a big heart.
‘Whenever I needed help, needed to shout or needed someone, he was there without hesitation. Most importantly, she was the best mother and loved her children and family fiercely.’
