About Jacob Wassermann
Born 2000. Jacob Wassermann is a Canadian ice hockey player and rower.
Jacob Joseph Wassermann (born January 9, 2000) 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.
Career
Ice hockey Wassermann was drafted 8th round (#157 overall) of the 2015 WHL bantam draft by the Regina Pats of the Western Hockey League.
In March 2018, he was named Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) co-rookie of the year alongside Cade Kowalski of the Weyburn Red Wings.
Pararowing After 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.
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Who is Jacob Wassermann?
Canadian athlete (born 2000)
When was Jacob Wassermann born?
Jacob Wassermann was born on 9 January 2000.
What is Jacob Wassermann's occupation?
Jacob Wassermann is an ice hockey player and rower.
What nationality is Jacob Wassermann?
Jacob Wassermann is Canadian.
Sources & further reading
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