Fire Department shares update on Jessi Pierce’s husband amid family tragedy

The hockey world is still reeling after the tragic death of NHL reporter Jessi Pierce and her three young children in a house fire in White Bear Lake, Minnesota. But amid the horror, attention turns to one man left behind: her husband, Mike Hinrichs.

Mike was away on business when the blaze broke out on Saturday morning, leaving him to confront a reality no one should ever face. Authorities confirmed Monday that the fire is not being treated as arson, though the cause remains under investigation.

The White Bear Lake Fire Department shared an update on Mike’s situation, emphasizing the need for privacy during his grieving.

“We have been in close contact with Mike to support him, his family and his friends,” the department said in a press release. “He has asked us to share his request for privacy while he grieves and the rest of his family and friends navigate this unimaginable time.”

Jessi Pierce had spent a decade covering the Minnesota Wild for NHL.com, making her presence and reporting a fixture in the hockey community. Messages of love, support, and grief have poured in from colleagues and fans alike.

A GoFundMe has been established to help Mike Hinrichs cover funeral expenses and provide financial support during this devastating period. “Any contribution is appreciated,” the fundraiser reads, as the hockey world seeks to show compassion for a man who has lost everything in an instant.

In the face of such unimaginable loss, the community is rallying around Mike, hoping to offer even the smallest comfort as he navigates a grief that no one should ever endure.