NHL Reporter & Family Die in House Fire

0:00On March 23, NHL reporter Jesse Pierce and her three young children died in a house fire in White Bear Lake, Minnesota, on Saturday morning. The 37-year-old had covered the Minnesota wild for NHL.com over the past 10 years. Neighbors spotted flames shooting through the roof and called 911 right away. Firefighters rushed in and found Pierce, the kids, and their dog inside, but sadly, no one survived. The NHL.com team shared their deep grief, calling her a joyful colleague, full of passion for hockey and family. Minnesota wild fans and the team also posted tributes online, remembering her energy. Fire officials are still investigating what sparked the blaze. The local fire chief urged the community to rally together during this tough time. In the state of hockey, losses like this hit especially hard, leaving a big void in the sports world that won't be easy to fill.