Kristen Anderson

Writer. Wife. Girl mom. Not necessarily in that order.

[Abbey Mastracco @AbbeyMastracco]

Seeing a woman bring her child to work with her at a hockey rink like this was so important. Women with kids have been shunned from this industry, but Jessi was determined to make it work with three. She made it work her own way, and was so happy her kids were able to see that.

[Michael Russo @RussoHockey]

There are no words to express how heartbroken we all are.

Jessi Pierce (Hinrichs) was the most vibrant person - the life of the party, always with a smile on her face, always bringing a passion to every article and podcast and interview she did. Jessi simply loved covering the Wild and hockey throughout Minnesota and had a way of brightening everyone’s day with her upbeat, bubbly personality. I have literally NEVER met anybody that had a way of being EVERYBODY’s friend.

More than anything, she absolutely loved Hudson, Cayden and Avery and was the greatest mother who did everything she could to bring joy to her sweetest kids. Even at Friday’s practice in her beloved Iowa State sweatshirt, she was so excited to take them to the seasonal opening of Cup and Cone in WBL. Seeing those precious pics yesterday, she provided them with another incredibly fun and loving day.

My heart breaks for Mike for the loss of his wife and children and Jessi’s family, friends and colleagues for this unimaginable loss. This hockey community lost a wonderful, energetic and one of a kind voice and story teller and Grade A person.

Life can be unbearably unfair sometimes, and it’s impossible to make sense of this tragedy.

Please keep Jessi and her beautiful kids in your thoughts and prayers. I wish Mike all the peace and support and happiness in the world.

A lot of tears were shed at the arena yesterday. We, in the Wild media and inside the Wild, will miss seeing Jessi everyday, laughing with her everyday. The press box and press room won’t be the same without her. It’ll be a lot quieter, a lot less funny. But her passion and joy for covering this hockey team and sport will remain.

Sorry for the length of this, but as Jessi knew better than most as my original Athletic “backup” and somebody who always gave me Minnesota Hockey Journal deadline extensions, as she used to joke, I’m incapable of writing tight.

Especially about her.

RIP Jessi, Hudson, Cayden and Avery. 🙏💔

[Wes Gilbertson @WesGilbertson]

Personal news: Last night, I covered my final #Flames game for Postmedia. Today will be my last show on Sportsnet 960. A few features to come, but that’s a wrap on 14 seasons on Flames beat. I’m proud of the work I’ve done. I’m also proud to leave sports media on my own terms.

[C of Dead @CofDead1]

Thanks to everyone who supported @kidsportcalgary via the @PizzaPigoutYYC at @CowboysCalgary!

What a great way to rep THIS city 🌆

📸: #YYC Certified 👉 @KdotAnderson & @sportsnetkyle

[C of Dead @CofDead1]

Check out @sportsnetkyle & @FriedgeHNIC chatting our latest https://t.co/QfXKLk8L4L drop for @KidSportCalgary

Rep THIS city 🌆 #YYC #flames #nhl

https://t.co/Pj3sFMARcg

[Leah Hennel @leahhennelphoto]

Thousands of Flames fans gather during a candlelight vigil for Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau at the Scotiabank Saddledome. 📸 for @gettyimages #yyc #NHL #JohnnyGaudreau

[Kristen Anderson @KdotAnderson]

This hurts so bad. Johnny, you were the best. Thank you for all the stories, all the highlights, all the memories … Calgary will never, ever forget you ❤️

[Alberta Health Services @AHS_media]

If you are struggling, you are not alone—AHS has resources and services available to help you. For information on supports in place to help, visit https://t.co/FJu8lNk7Vb or call the Mental Health Helpline at 1-877-303-2642.

[Ja16 @Jaonesix]

Wanna go to the @NHLFlames vs @NYRangers game?

🚨Great seats!🚨

Section 228, row 6, seats 11&12.

$250 for the pair #flames #nhl #nyr #nyrvscgy #yyc

[Alberta Grains @AlbertaGrains]

Bill #C244 is confirmed for its 3rd reading at @CanadianHOC. #Alberta farmers continue to support its passage for timeliness & competitiveness, giving Canadian Grain producers the right to diagnose, maintain & repair their equipment
#righttorepair #thirdreading #hoc #cdnpolitics

[Kelsie Snow @kelsieswrites]

In loving memory of our Chris. https://t.co/6gVq90R6BW

[Kristen Anderson @KdotAnderson]

The thing about Craig Conroy as GM. He’s observed the organization from virtually every angle. He’s been present for so many big events in the team’s history. He has learned from some great minds. And he’s basically the nicest, best human ever. I don’t know what’s not to like.

[Kelsie Snow @kelsieswrites]

At an our son’s out of town hockey tournament. Chris and our daughter swimming. He looked at the water slide, then looked at me.

Him: Should I do it?

Me: Fuck yes.

Take that, ALS.

[Kristen Anderson @KdotAnderson]

looks like that’s about 4,275 km West of Boston to me #LastOfUsHBO

[Kristen Anderson @KdotAnderson]

@zjlaing says who

[Michael Rodriguez @MichaelRdrguez]

Biggest revelation of today’s reportage: @KdotAnderson drives a mean golf cart.
📷: @gyphoto1

[Hailey Salvian @hailey_salvian]

I am at the Stampede and @KdotAnderson is making me wear fringe

[Kristen Anderson @KdotAnderson]

@EricFrancis @ChrisSnowCGY Ah man. Nothing better. Happy Father’s Day to you both!!!!

[Eric Francis @EricFrancis]

Just watched a beautiful Father’s Day moment unfold at our community baseball wrap-up as ace pitcher Cohen Snow pitched to his dad ⁦@ChrisSnowCGY⁩. Three years after being diagnosed with #ALS dad took the ball deep, followed by a special hug.
Love to all the Dads today. ❤️