Jessi Pierce Spoke On Husband, Mike Hinrichs Before She And Kids Died Of House Fire, ‘I’m Grateful’

Jessi Pierce, a prominent National Hockey League (NHL) reporter and Minnesota Wild correspondent, tragically died in a house fire in White Bear Lake, Minnesota, on March 21, 2026. She was just 37 years old at the time of her passing. The blazing fire also claimed the lives of her three young children, Hudson, Cayden and Avery, and their pet dog. As the details of the tragic incident surfaced, Jessi’s loved ones expressed shock and grief at her untimely passing. Amid that, an interest has been sparked regarding the journalist’s husband, Mike Hinrichs, who is the sole surviving member of the family.

What did Jessi Pierce say about her husband, Mike Hinrichs?

Jessi Pierce was known for being a fun personality associated with the Minnesota hockey community. She often shared relatable glimpses of her life as a mother and wife on social media. Her posts showcase her dynamics with her husband, Mike Hinrichs, giving a rare insight into her life away from broadcasting. Following her death, a Thanksgiving post of hers from 2022 has resurfaced, in which she expressed gratitude to Mike for driving all the way to Wisconsin just to find an open liquor store for the celebrations, since they had forgotten to stock up beforehand. The post could be read as:

“Today I’m grateful for a husband that will drive to Wisconsin where liquor stores are open because we forgot earlier this week Happy thanksgiving, ladies and gents!”

Among Jessi’s other shared lighthearted anecdotes regarding her husband is an account of their Mother’s Day 2021 plans. Shared a few days ahead of the D-day, the NHL reporter recalled Mike asking her how she wanted to spend Mother’s Day, to which she replied wanting to stay in bed all day, play some games and have a slow day, unlike her usual workday. Describing her perfect day-off plans with her husband, she wrote on X (formerly Twitter):

“At the 11th hour my husband asked what I wanted to do tomorrow for Mother’s Day. Tbh I just want to stay in bed, door LOCKED, play candy crush and binge some documentaries. Probs nap at will, too. That’s all fine, right?”

Jessi Pierce and Mike Hinrichs’ enduring bond is also evident in his giving in to her and watching what she wanted. Recounting a fun instance, she wrote on X, “Overheard on my husband’s conference call: ‘Are you watching a game?’ ‘No, my wife is just watching miracle for the millionth time.'” Besides sharing humorous stories about her husband, Jessi frequently posted about her children’s accomplishments and was described by colleagues as “intensely proud” of them. She would even bring her young kids to Minnesota Wild practices. Following their untimely demise, the entire NHL community is in mourning.

How did the tragic incident take place that claimed the lives of Jessi Pierce and her children?

According to the statement from the White Bear Lake Fire Department, a fire broke out at Jessi’s family home in White Bear Lake, Minnesota, at early morning (5:20 a.m.) on March 21 2026. Emergency responders from the White Bear Lake Fire Department received calls from neighbours at around 5:25 a.m. after they reported seeing smoke and flames breaking through the roof of the residence on Richard Avenue. Upon arrival, firefighters found the residential building “fully involved” and engulfed in flames. Despite efforts to put the fire out, Jessi and her three children had already succumbed to the flames by the time they were discovered.

The four bodies were recovered from inside the home in a charred state, and all were pronounced dead at the scene. Several neighbours reported witnessing the fire spread across the property while the family was still inside. Officials have not yet released detailed findings on the cause of the fire, and they are still investigating the case. Jessi Pierce’s husband, Mike Hinrichs, is the sole surviving member of the family because he was not present at the house when the mishap occurred.

Rest in peace, Jessi Pierce, Hudson, Cayden and Avery.

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