Hockey journalist Michael Russo later identified the children as Hudson, Cayden, and Avery, sharing that Pierce is survived by her husband, Mike.
Just one day before the tragedy, Pierce had posted photos on social media from a visit to a local ice cream shop with her children, a snapshot of a joyful moment that now makes the loss even more heartbreaking.
Pierce spent the past decade covering the Minnesota Wild for NHL.com and was widely respected in the hockey community. She also contributed to The Athletic, worked with the team directly earlier in her career, and co-hosted the popular Bardown Beauties podcast.
A graduate of Iowa State University, she wrote for several outlets throughout her career, including USA Hockey and regional hockey publications, building a reputation as a passionate and dedicated voice in the sport.
Following the tragic news, Nashville Predators head coach Andrew Brunette shared an emotional tribute:
“I just wanted to pass on my condolences for Jessi Pierce. I’ve known her a long time. She was a wonderful person, loved hockey, loved people, somebody I looked forward to all the time when I would go to Minnesota. It’s a sad day in hockey. Her passion for the game, her passion for the Wild, is unsurpassed, and we’re going to miss her. It’s a tragedy.”
Her sudden loss — along with her children — has left a deep void in both her community and the hockey world. Rest in Peace, Jessi!
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