The overseas hockey world was hit by the devastating news of the death of an American sports reporter for the Minnesota Wild team. Jessi Pierce († 37) lost her life during a devastating fire in her home in the town of White Bear Lake, which also tragically killed her three children. As the portal reports, the firefighters were called on the morning of Saturday, March 21 by neighbors who noticed flames shooting directly through the roof of the building, but the cause of the fire is still unknown.
Pierce has established herself as one of the most prominent media voices in the environment of the Minnesota Wild team. For a long time, she enriched prestigious portals such as NHL.com and The Athletic with her professional perspective. Fans also liked her in the position of co-host of the popular podcast Bardown Beauties.
The Minnesota Wild club does not hide its great sorrow and responded to the tragedy with an official statement. “The Minnesota Wild organization is deeply affected by the tragic loss of Jessi Pierce and her children. Jessi was a kind and compassionate person who cared deeply about her family and those around her.” it is reported on the social network.
“During her time covering the Wild and the NHL, she served as a dedicated hockey ambassador. Jessi and her children will be greatly missed. Our thoughts and deepest condolences go out to their family, friends and all who knew and loved them.” her colleagues told her.
She loved her family and was extremely proud of them. She often appeared at the training sessions of the Wild team accompanied by children, thus naturally connecting the professional world with the private one. As an 18-year-old, she announced her bold goal – one day to write for the prestigious NHL. However, the path to a fulfilled dream was not easy. After studying at Iowa State University, where she wrote about sports during lectures, she gained valuable experience in Brainerd, Minnesota, Syracuse and Colorado Springs. until her childhood wish came true.
