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]

Jacob Wassermann
Personal information
Born (2000-01-09) January 9, 2000 (age 24)
Humboldt, Saskatchewan
EducationUniversity of Saskatchewan
SpouseMadison Wassermann (2021–present)
Sport
CountryCanada
SportPararowing
Disability classPR1

Career

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Ice hockey

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Wassermann 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

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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.[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

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  1. ^ "Jacob Wassermann". Canadian Paralympic Committee. Retrieved August 31, 2024.
  2. ^ 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.
  3. ^ "Prince Albert Raiders". Prince Albert Raiders. February 18, 2024. Retrieved September 1, 2024.
  4. ^ Ackerman, Jennifer (April 7, 2018). "Jacob Wassermann among the survivors in Broncos bus crash". Regina Leader-Post. Retrieved September 1, 2024.
  5. ^ 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.
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