Wasserman was unfortunately paralyzed from navel down following the tragic crash. The former Bronco was a great Jr. A goaltender as he had a promising career ahead of him, Wasserman had a 14-9-5 record in 28 games prior to the accident.
Following his injury, Wasserman decided he would not let it dictate his life as he began rowing, winning multiple events over the past few years including silver in Brazil earlier this month. Since then, he has now qualified for the 2024 Paralympics in rowing.