Minnesota Fire Killing NHL Reporter, Three Children Deemed Accidental by Officials

A house fire in White Bear Lake, Minnesota, killed NHL reporter Jessi Pierce and her three young children. The blaze occurred early Saturday morning at a single-family home. Bystanders reported flames coming through the roof.

Victims and family

Pierce was 37 years old. Her children were named Hudson, Cayden and Avery. They were 8, 6 and 4 years old.

Pierce covered the Minnesota Wild for ten seasons with NHL.com. Her work also appeared in The Athletic, B1G Ice Hockey blog, Minnesota Hockey Journal, and Massachusetts Hockey. Her husband, Mike Hinrichs, was away on a work trip when the fire occurred.

Investigation status

The White Bear Lake Fire Department issued a statement on Monday. Officials said preliminary findings have shown no evidence the fire was set intentionally.

The Minnesota State Fire Marshal’s Office is assisting investigators. Authorities said the official cause will be released once the inquiry is complete.

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Community and team reaction

Minnesota Wild general manager Bill Guerin called Pierce a “ray of sunshine” and expressed the team’s sorrow. He said the hockey community is grieving across roles and levels.

Colleagues and readers remembered Pierce’s reporting and presence inside the sports world. The organization and peers offered condolences and support to the family.

Authorities continue to gather evidence and interview witnesses. No official determination has been announced yet. Filmogaz.com will report updates when available.