India, March 22 -- Popular NHL reporter Jessi Pierce, who covered the Minnesota Wild, her three children and family dog died in devastating house fire in White Bear Lake. The five were at the 'Cup and Cone' ice cream shop shortly before the blaze in Minnesota.

The Minnesota Wild confirmed Pierce's identity a day after the fire and shared a heartfelt tribute.

"The Minnesota Wild organization is heartbroken by the tragic loss of Jessi Pierce and her children. Jessi was a kind, compassionate person that cared deeply about her family and those around her. She served as a dedicated ambassador for the game of hockey during her time covering the Wild and the NHL. Jessi and her children will be greatly missed. Our thoughts and deepest condolenc...