Jessi Pierce, 37, a beloved sports journalist known for her work with the NHL and coverage of the Minnesota Wild, and her three children tragically died in a house fire on March 21. Authorities are investigating the cause, with no evidence so far that the fire was intentional.<\/p>\n
Neighbors called 911 after seeing flames at the Richard Avenue home. Firefighters found Pierce, her children, and the family dog deceased inside.<\/p>\n
Colleagues, friends, and the NHL community have paid tribute, highlighting her passion for hockey, her family, and her community. Pierce\u2019s final social media post showed her children enjoying a simple family outing. Her husband, Mike Hinrichs, remembered her as vibrant and full of life.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Jessi Pierce, 37, a beloved sports journalist known for her work with the NHL and coverage of the Minnesota Wild, and her three children tragically died in a house fire on March 21. Authorities are investigating the cause, with no evidence so far that the fire was intentional. Neighbors called 911 after seeing flames at…<\/p>\n