{"id":44489,"date":"2026-03-29T03:05:49","date_gmt":"2026-03-29T03:05:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news-vm.com\/?p=44489"},"modified":"2026-03-29T03:05:49","modified_gmt":"2026-03-29T03:05:49","slug":"after-losing-his-wife-and-children-jessi-pierces-husband-speaks-out","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news-vm.com\/?p=44489","title":{"rendered":"After Losing His Wife and Children, Jessi Pierce\u2019s Husband Speaks Out"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"273\" data-end=\"542\">On the early morning of\u00a0<strong data-start=\"297\" data-end=\"325\">Saturday, March 21, 2026<\/strong>, a devastating house fire tore through a residence in\u00a0<strong data-start=\"380\" data-end=\"410\">White Bear Lake, Minnesota<\/strong>, claiming the lives of beloved hockey reporter\u00a0<strong data-start=\"458\" data-end=\"474\">Jessi Pierce<\/strong>\u00a0and her three young children.<\/p><div class=\"aqbqs6a062c2ce00ad\" ><div style=\"width:100%; max-width:1200px; 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block;\r\n}\r\n}\r\n<\/style>\r\n\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-2\">\n<p data-start=\"544\" data-end=\"754\">Firefighters were alerted shortly before dawn when neighbors saw thick smoke and bright flames pouring from the roof and immediately called emergency services to the scene.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"756\" data-end=\"974\">By the time first responders arrived, the fire had already consumed much of the home, making interior rescue efforts impossible and forcing crews to focus on suppressing the blaze.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"976\" data-end=\"1243\">Inside the charred home, firefighters tragically found\u00a0<strong data-start=\"1031\" data-end=\"1058\">four deceased occupants<\/strong>\u00a0\u2014\u00a0<strong data-start=\"1061\" data-end=\"1077\">Jessi Pierce<\/strong>, and her three children:\u00a0<strong data-start=\"1103\" data-end=\"1132\">Hudson, Cayden, and Avery<\/strong>\u00a0\u2014 along with the family\u2019s beloved dog, who also perished in the inferno.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1245\" data-end=\"1462\">Authorities confirmed that Jessi, who was 37 years old, and her children were declared dead at the scene; no one survived the fire, leaving a community in shock and deep mourning.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1245\" data-end=\"1462\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-30051 lzl-ed lzl-cached\" src=\"https:\/\/likya.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/SbrRV0cgv2Bzbc_JYJsPjEpWr1WDbRPh8UIpXr3CdCZT3IFsq5beYTdz9g8ocMnXPJ47DkiMlLPfnNatr-mgWpuV6N2WbYpTYyZUSwDdjRxrGNdL99kmI73xOiWoMybylmwI7rdLKRxgOTkp9bWBTGQd8XxTt28VxK4k6GS4D8qy3cSQyB54R-OJnpZZRtL-600x540.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"540\" data-lzl-src=\"https:\/\/likya.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/SbrRV0cgv2Bzbc_JYJsPjEpWr1WDbRPh8UIpXr3CdCZT3IFsq5beYTdz9g8ocMnXPJ47DkiMlLPfnNatr-mgWpuV6N2WbYpTYyZUSwDdjRxrGNdL99kmI73xOiWoMybylmwI7rdLKRxgOTkp9bWBTGQd8XxTt28VxK4k6GS4D8qy3cSQyB54R-OJnpZZRtL-600x540.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1464\" data-end=\"1706\">The children\u2019s ages were reported as\u00a0<strong data-start=\"1501\" data-end=\"1516\">8, 6, and 4<\/strong>, and the family\u2019s anguish was compounded by the fact that Jessi\u2019s husband,\u00a0<strong data-start=\"1592\" data-end=\"1609\">Mike Hinrichs<\/strong>, was out of town on a work trip when the tragedy occurred.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1708\" data-end=\"1978\">The White Bear Lake Fire Department and the\u00a0<strong data-start=\"1752\" data-end=\"1793\">Minnesota State Fire Marshal\u2019s Office<\/strong>\u00a0are leading the investigation into the cause of the fire, and officials have stated that\u00a0<strong data-start=\"1883\" data-end=\"1939\">no evidence suggests the blaze was set intentionally<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1980\" data-end=\"2233\">Fire officials emphasized that the fire\u2019s origin is still under investigation and that a wide search for potential causes \u2014 including accidental scenarios \u2014 is ongoing, with collaboration from other expert agencies.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2235\" data-end=\"2466\">Pierce was widely respected in the hockey community for her work as a reporter and correspondent covering the\u00a0<strong data-start=\"2345\" data-end=\"2363\">Minnesota Wild<\/strong>\u00a0and the\u00a0<strong data-start=\"2372\" data-end=\"2404\">National Hockey League (NHL)<\/strong>\u00a0for more than a decade.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2468\" data-end=\"2700\">Her career included reporting for\u00a0<strong data-start=\"2502\" data-end=\"2513\">NHL.com<\/strong>, as well as contributions to other hockey outlets, and she was known for her deep understanding of the sport and tireless dedication to her craft.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2702\" data-end=\"2935\">In addition to her written work, Jessi co\u2011hosted the popular hockey podcast\u00a0<strong data-start=\"2778\" data-end=\"2801\">\u201cBardown Beauties,\u201d<\/strong>\u00a0where she connected with fans and colleagues through thoughtful conversations about the game.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2937\" data-end=\"3141\">Her colleagues described her as warm, welcoming, passionate, and full of life \u2014 someone who could talk to anyone with ease and made everyone around her feel valued.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2937\" data-end=\"3141\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-30052 lzl-ed lzl-cached\" src=\"https:\/\/likya.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/ZrM1EcuGY2xlhpK24znHNp-NgHkJwZ5QEhfMvqnEzDYxkURk9710RMAa5-UWbTjZ2NmSrDNJu3MdT2lDvMlJZEW5zlaUbRoPNw8avmbYeddF4TyS42YxpfiJxtqSP6BiFnQvRo0HHqXzfdKo4sAKgtOXnre7L85jCRbcyIY-mFA.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"598\" height=\"404\" data-lzl-src=\"https:\/\/likya.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/ZrM1EcuGY2xlhpK24znHNp-NgHkJwZ5QEhfMvqnEzDYxkURk9710RMAa5-UWbTjZ2NmSrDNJu3MdT2lDvMlJZEW5zlaUbRoPNw8avmbYeddF4TyS42YxpfiJxtqSP6BiFnQvRo0HHqXzfdKo4sAKgtOXnre7L85jCRbcyIY-mFA.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3143\" data-end=\"3369\">The tragic news sent shockwaves through the hockey world, with the\u00a0<strong data-start=\"3210\" data-end=\"3217\">NHL<\/strong>, the Minnesota Wild, and many media members expressing profound sorrow and extending condolences to the family.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3371\" data-end=\"3581\">In a statement, the league said it was \u201cdevastated and heartbroken\u201d over the loss, remembering Jessi for her energy, passion, and lasting contribution to hockey coverage.<\/p>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-7\">\n<p data-start=\"3583\" data-end=\"3790\">Friends and colleagues also shared personal memories online, highlighting Jessi\u2019s bright spirit, generous heart, and the joy she found in her work and with her family.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3792\" data-end=\"4012\">Just one day before the fire, Jessi had shared photos of a joyful family outing to a local ice cream stand with her children, moments now remembered poignantly by friends and fans.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4014\" data-end=\"4192\">Those images and stories of ordinary, treasured moments have become part of how the community is remembering her and her children\u2019s lives.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4194\" data-end=\"4415\">Her husband\u00a0<strong data-start=\"4206\" data-end=\"4223\">Mike Hinrichs<\/strong>\u00a0has since issued a heartfelt statement, describing his family as \u201cbeautiful, vibrant, and full of life,\u201d and expressing deep devastation at their loss.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4417\" data-end=\"4595\">He said his wife and children were the lights of his life and that they were taken far too soon, a sentiment echoed by many who knew them.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4597\" data-end=\"4822\">In the days since the tragedy, the community has rallied around Mike and the extended family, offering support, condolences, and resources to help during an unimaginably difficult time.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4824\" data-end=\"5063\">A\u00a0<strong data-start=\"4826\" data-end=\"4847\">public visitation<\/strong>\u00a0for Jessi and her three children has been scheduled at\u00a0<strong data-start=\"4903\" data-end=\"4936\">Mueller Memorial Funeral Home<\/strong>\u00a0in White Bear Lake, where friends, fans, and community members can pay their respects.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4824\" data-end=\"5063\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-30053 lzl-ed lzl-cached\" src=\"https:\/\/likya.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/hmJvmHD4JrcRJaV5v7cyc2cmQPxdFXkoGiGUetVOjEDEGZupGe0S6JfRi5WHwUQ6z225emAOVxnb3c4DnE-rfTLgt4dYLHS6QoaUaxSMMVvFwgWZP4A4tbLfQ0R8vjg1lvoX9ycuxDp8Skxh_QbLTw-UUUSUJgCSJXzM4rcrxk7NJAgPTM9UtMMDgg6FBRB-600x540.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"540\" data-lzl-src=\"https:\/\/likya.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/hmJvmHD4JrcRJaV5v7cyc2cmQPxdFXkoGiGUetVOjEDEGZupGe0S6JfRi5WHwUQ6z225emAOVxnb3c4DnE-rfTLgt4dYLHS6QoaUaxSMMVvFwgWZP4A4tbLfQ0R8vjg1lvoX9ycuxDp8Skxh_QbLTw-UUUSUJgCSJXzM4rcrxk7NJAgPTM9UtMMDgg6FBRB-600x540.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5065\" data-end=\"5268\">The visitation is set to run from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday, allowing mourners to gather, share memories, and honor the lives lost in this heartbreaking incident.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5270\" data-end=\"5478\">An online fundraiser created to support Mike and help with family expenses has drawn thousands of dollars in generous donations from across the hockey world and beyond.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5480\" data-end=\"5675\">People who never met Jessi or her family have shared messages of grief, solidarity, and reflection, showing how deeply the tragedy has resonated with many.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5677\" data-end=\"5885\">Social media has become a space for tributes, with fans posting memories, photos, and messages about how Jessi\u2019s work impacted them and how her kindness touched others.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5887\" data-end=\"6086\">Teammates from media outlets, former colleagues, and friends have recounted moments of humor, support, and mentorship that Jessi offered throughout her career.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5887\" data-end=\"6086\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-30054 lzl-ed lzl-cached\" src=\"https:\/\/likya.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/nQ4XEL_KXt9pWijLjl31Ok6zAVKSobGFifpJIgRwYHzzQ9ApiICNaYGSP23aL1WgR38Pco0eNupx2vlAvf6Wo6xUhYbBVcDmZXB7MMaHtheJJXuwsKADtdIeUZeR2WM0GuB7pi8OFNAhfPVk_mAcTqTA1F_qq2iLjPbLrGPzqtB2L3eny8i5GR413ZAFShWR-600x540.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"540\" data-lzl-src=\"https:\/\/likya.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/nQ4XEL_KXt9pWijLjl31Ok6zAVKSobGFifpJIgRwYHzzQ9ApiICNaYGSP23aL1WgR38Pco0eNupx2vlAvf6Wo6xUhYbBVcDmZXB7MMaHtheJJXuwsKADtdIeUZeR2WM0GuB7pi8OFNAhfPVk_mAcTqTA1F_qq2iLjPbLrGPzqtB2L3eny8i5GR413ZAFShWR-600x540.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"6088\" data-end=\"6292\">Many of her fellow journalists also emphasized her ability to balance the demands of her career while being a devoted, loving mother, inspiring others in the field.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"6294\" data-end=\"6497\">Local community members in White Bear Lake have expressed sorrow, describing the loss as a profound tragedy that has shaken neighbors and families across the area.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"6499\" data-end=\"6697\">Fire officials and investigators continue to appeal to the public for patience as they carefully review evidence in order to determine the fire\u2019s exact cause.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"6699\" data-end=\"6907\">They emphasized that many fire investigations take time, especially when a home is fully involved and extensive analysis is required to reconstruct how events unfolded.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"6909\" data-end=\"7109\">The White Bear Lake Fire Department has also expressed gratitude for the community\u2019s support and is focused on supporting those affected while pursuing answers.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"7111\" data-end=\"7315\">For many, the legacy of Jessi Pierce will be remembered through her work, her love of hockey, and the deep connections she cultivated in the communities she served.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"7317\" data-end=\"7502\">Though she and her children\u2019s lives were cut far too short, their memories live on in the countless people whose lives they touched and inspired.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>On the early morning of\u00a0Saturday, March 21, 2026, a devastating house fire tore through a residence in\u00a0White Bear Lake, Minnesota, claiming the lives of beloved hockey reporter\u00a0Jessi Pierce\u00a0and her three young children. 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