The NHL and Minnesota Wild communities are mourning on Sunday as news of veteran hockey writer Jessi Pierce\u2019s passing makes the rounds.<\/p>\n
Jessi Pierce was a Minnesota Wild correspondent for NHL.com, a job she held for ten years. In that time, she earned herself an overwhelmingly positive reputation among her peers and fans of the team.<\/p>\n
On Saturday, Fox 9 in Minnesota reported on a house fire<\/a> in White Bear Lake that resulted in the deaths of three children and one adult. The outlet has not confirmed details about the deceased, but based on an outpouring of condolences posted by the NHL and Pierce\u2019s peers on social media, those in the house appear to include Pierce and her three children, Hudson, Cayden, and Avery.<\/p>\n There are no words to express how heartbroken we all are.<\/p>\n Jessi Pierce (Hinrichs) was the most vibrant person \u2013 the life of the party, always with a smile on her face, always bringing a passion to every article and podcast and interview she did. Jessi simply loved covering the\u2026<\/p>\n \u2014 Michael Russo (@RussoHockey) March 22, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n \u201cThere are no words to express how heartbroken we all are,\u201d The Athletic\u2019s Minnesota Wild reporter Michael Russo wrote to begin a long social media post honoring Pierce and her family.<\/p>\n The NHL also sent condolences to the Pierce family.<\/p>\n The NHL sends condolences to the Pierce family. pic.twitter.com\/SplpV6O5F7<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NHL Public Relations (@NHLPR) March 22, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Many other peers also took to social media to mourn the loss of Pierce and her children.<\/p>\n 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 https:\/\/t.co\/pdnP27qPmk<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Jon Krawczynski (@JonKrawczynski) March 22, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Words cannot describe the profound loss the hockey world is grappling with this weekend \u2013 a cherished colleague and friend in Jessi Pierce, alongside her three beautiful children.<\/p>\n Jessi\u2019s spirit and enthusiasm at the rink was so infectious. It just can\u2019t make sense. \ud83d\udc94\ud83d\ude2d\ud83d\ude4f<\/p>\n \u2014 Frank Seravalli (@frank_seravalli) March 22, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Yesterday was an absolute nightmare and it hasn\u2019t subsided. Jessi was so much more than just a contributor to us, she was a friend, a super mom, and a wife. She commanded every room she walked in. I was literally booking a tee time with her on Thursday. I\u2019m heartbroken.<\/p>\n \u2014 Declan Goff (@DexsTweets) March 22, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n From a @mnwild<\/a> practice in the morning to enjoying ice cream with her kids in the afternoon, if there is any solace in this tragedy, it\u2019s that Jessi\u2019s last day was spent doing the things she loved most\u2014covering hockey and being a mom.<\/p>\n The rink will never be the same without her\u2026 https:\/\/t.co\/lzgMG7Dnua<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Zach Halverson (@ZachHalverson) March 22, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Such a tragic and heartbreaking story. RIP to @jessi_pierce<\/a> and her beautiful babies \ud83d\udc94 https:\/\/t.co\/VtGczKfTKr<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Allie Rae (@MrsAllieRae) March 22, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Devastating story \u2013 our hockey world is hurting. https:\/\/t.co\/rlvhrNieqM<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Kevin Gorg (@Gorgamatic21) March 22, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n \t