Community Mourns Reporter and Her Children Lost in Minnesota House b Fire

For more than a decade, Jessi Pierce covered the Minnesota Wild as an NHL.com correspondent and became one of the most recognizable voices in Minnesota hockey. She also co-hosted the popular Bardown Beauties podcast and contributed to several other hockey publications.

Colleagues frequently praised her professionalism, enthusiasm, and ability to connect with players, coaches, and fans alike. Her passion for the sport and her positive personality made her a respected figure throughout the hockey community.

An Outpouring of Tributes

Following news of the tragedy, tributes poured in from across the National Hockey League.

The Minnesota Wild described Pierce as a compassionate and dedicated ambassador for the game, while NHL.com remembered her for the energy and passion she brought to her work. Players, fellow reporters, broadcasters, and fans shared messages honoring both her journalism and the devotion she showed to her family. Wild captain Jared Spurgeon said the team was “at a loss for words,” recalling Pierce’s constant smile and uplifting presence around the organization.

Remembered as a Devoted Mother

While Pierce was widely respected for her career, friends say her greatest joy was being a mother.

Those who knew the family described Hudson, Cayden, and Avery as energetic, kind-hearted children who brought happiness to those around them. Neighbors remembered seeing the children playing outside and spoke of the family’s warmth and friendliness within the community.

Community Support

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