NHL reporter Jessi Pierce died in a residential fire in White Bear Lake, Minnesota, on Saturday. The 37-year-old's three children, Hudson, Cayden, and Avery, and family dog also passed away with her.
A day before her death, Pierce shared photos of herself and her kids enjoying an ice cream and a sandwich, captioning the post "Bag(s) secured," which would become her final message online.
Pierce was a valued member of the NHL.com team for a decade and contributed to multiple outlets, including USA Hockey, The Athletic, and the Minnesota Hockey Journal.
The National Hockey League confirmed Pierce's death, noting her decade-long contribution to NHL.com and her work on the Bardown Beauties podcast.
The NHL community mourned her loss, with officials and colleagues expressing their grief and condolences to the Pierce family.
