Jacob Wassermann (born January 9, 2000)[1] is a Canadian pararower and former ice hockey goaltender. Paralyzed from the waist down in 2018 from the Humboldt Broncos bus crash, he represented Canada at the 2024 Summer Paralympics.[2]
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | January 9, 2000 Humboldt, Saskatchewan |
| Education | University of Saskatchewan |
| Spouse | Madison Wassermann (2021–present) |
| Sport | |
| Country | Canada |
| Sport | Pararowing |
| Disability class | PR1 |
Career
editIce hockey
editWassermann was drafted 8th round (#157 overall) of the 2015 WHL bantam draft by the Regina Pats of the Western Hockey League.[3]
In March 2018, he was named Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) co-rookie of the year alongside Cade Kowalski of the Weyburn Red Wings.[4]
Pararowing
editAfter being paralyzed from the waist down in the Humboldt Broncos bus crash, Wassermann began trying out adaptive sports, playing adaptive water skiing and sledge hockey before starting a pararowing career in 2022.[5]
The youngest competitor in men's singles B Rowing at the 2024 Summer Paralympics, Wassermann finished tenth in the 2,000 meter distance.[5]
References
edit- ^ "Jacob Wassermann". Canadian Paralympic Committee. Retrieved August 31, 2024.
- ^ Whitfield, Janani (August 22, 2024). "Broncos bus crash survivor Jacob Wassermann headed to Paris after meteoric rise in Para rowing". CBC News. Retrieved September 1, 2024.
- ^ "Prince Albert Raiders". Prince Albert Raiders. February 18, 2024. Retrieved September 1, 2024.
- ^ Ackerman, Jennifer (April 7, 2018). "Jacob Wassermann among the survivors in Broncos bus crash". Regina Leader-Post. Retrieved September 1, 2024.
- ^ a b Spencer, Donna (September 1, 2024). "Paralympic debut in the books, Humboldt survivor Jacob Wassermann looks to LA 2028". Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. Retrieved September 1, 2024.
External links
edit- Biographical information and career statistics from Eliteprospects.com