Jessi Pierce, 37, died along with her three children—Hudson, Cayden, and Avery—and the family dog

The fire broke out early morning in White Bear Lake, Minnesota, with the home already engulfed when firefighters arrived

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The hockey world is mourning after the tragic death of Jessi Pierce, a longtime reporter covering the Minnesota Wild, who was killed along with her three young children in a devastating house fire in Minnesota.

• The fire broke out early on March 21, 2026, at a home in White Bear Lake, Minnesota. 

• Emergency crews responded around 5:25–5:30 a.m. after neighbors reported flames coming through the roof and feared people were inside.

• When firefighters arrived, the house was fully engulfed in flames. 

• Inside, they found Pierce, her three children, and the family dog, all deceased. 

Authorities have not yet confirmed the cause of the fire, and investigations are ongoing. 

• Pierce, 37, was a well-known NHL reporter who covered the Minnesota Wild for over a decade. 

• She contributed to outlets like NHL.com, USA Hockey, and The Athletic, and co-hosted the “Bardown Beauties” podcast.

• Colleagues described her as passionate, kind, and deeply dedicated to both her work and her family.

The National Hockey League released a heartfelt statement saying:

“Jessi loved our game… We will miss her terribly.”

The Minnesota Wild organization also said they were “heartbroken”, remembering her as a compassionate person and a strong ambassador for hockey. 

Tributes have poured in from players, journalists, and fans across the hockey world, highlighting her warmth, professionalism, and love for her children.

Just one day before the tragedy, Pierce had shared happy moments with her children during a family outing—making the loss even more devastating for those who knew her story.