Minnesota Wild Establishes Jessi Pierce Media Beauty Award to Honor Late Journalist
The Minnesota Wild and local sports reporters have established the "Jessi Pierce Media Beauty Award" to honor Jessi Pierce, a sports journalist, and her three children who died in a fire in White Bear Lake. The award will be presented…
Minneapolis St. Paul, MN, September 28, 2026 — The Minnesota Wild hockey team, in collaboration with local sports reporters, has announced the creation of the “Jessi Pierce Media Beauty Award.” This new honor is dedicated to the memory of Jessi Pierce, a sports journalist, and her three children, who tragically passed away in a fire in White Bear Lake.
The award is intended to recognize a Minnesota Wild player who exemplifies qualities deemed essential in fostering a positive and respectful relationship between the team and the media covering them. Specifically, the recipient will be acknowledged for their professionalism, their accessibility to reporters, and their overall respect shown throughout the season.
The “Jessi Pierce Media Beauty Award” will be presented on an annual basis. The selection of the honoree will be determined by votes cast by the media members who regularly cover the Minnesota Wild. This collective decision aims to highlight the player who best embodies the spirit of cooperation and positive interaction with the press.
The establishment of this award serves as a lasting tribute to Jessi Pierce and her family. The details of the award ceremony and the specific criteria for voting will be further elaborated by the involved parties. The Minnesota Wild organization and the local sports media community have come together to ensure Pierce’s legacy is remembered through this meaningful recognition.
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