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Minnesota Wild honors Jessi Pierce with new media award

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 30, 2026, 12:30 PM

Last updated Sep 30, 2026

Minnesota Wild honors Jessi Pierce with new media award

Summary

The Minnesota Wild announced the establishment of the Jessi Pierce Media Beauty Award on September 30, 2026. The award commemorates Jessi Pierce and her three children, who tragically died in a house fire in March. It will be given annually to a player recognized for professionalism and respect in media interactions. Minnesota Wild President Bill Guerin emphasized the award's significance in honoring Pierce's positive impact on the community. Pierce was a notable member of the Minnesota sports scene, contributing to various platforms for over a decade. The fire was determined to be accidental due to overheating electrical equipment.

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By the Numbers

•Jessi Pierce and her children died in a house fire in March.
•Award recognizes professionalism and respect in media engagements.
•Minnesota Wild beat reporters will vote on the award annually.
•Fire was ruled accidental by local safety officials.
•Pierce was a notable correspondent for NHL.com.

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12:30 PMYahoo Sports — Minnesota Wild, team reporters announce award honoring Jessi Pierce and her family

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The Minnesota Wild, in partnership with media members who cover the NHL team, announced the launch of the Jessi Pierce Media Beauty Award on Monday. The award honors the memory of Pierce and her three children, Hudson, Cayden, and Avery, who died in a house fire in March. Pierce, a Wild correspondent for NHL.com, would…
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