David Lemanowicz is a former professional hockey player and military man. Born in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, Lemanowicz is best known for his achievements on the ice and his military service.
Throughout his career, he had a lasting impact on the sporting world and his country.
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- Full name: David Lemanowicz
- Date of birth: March 8, 1976
- Age: 47 years
- Gender: Male
- Place of birth: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
- Nationality: Canadian-American
- Occupation: Former ice hockey player, military officer
Early life and education
David Lemanowicz was born and raised in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, on March 8, 1976 and is 47 years old as of 2023.
He grew up in a Polish immigrant family, but details about his parents, siblings, and childhood life remain secret.
However, it is known that Lemanowicz attended the University of Toronto, where he earned a degree in International Relations.
He then earned a degree in Global Security from the University of Texas-Pan American through the ROTC program.
Personal life
David Lemanowicz has an interesting love history. He was previously married to a woman named Gina, whom he met while studying at the University of Toronto.
They got married in 2005 and were together for many years before their marriage ended in divorce. During their time together, they welcomed a daughter named Lija in 2010.
However, fate had other plans for Lemanowicz’s love life. In a twist of fate, he met actress Jill Wagner, whom he had dated before. They first met when he was 20 and she was 17.
Although their love was young, circumstances kept them apart. But in 2013, they met again in Afghanistan. Lemanowicz was deployed as part of the US Army, while Wagner was there to support the troops. At the time, they were both in other relationships and not pursuing anything romantic.
Their paths crossed again in April 2016 when they ran into each other at a restaurant in Los Angeles. The spark between them was rekindled, and after dating for a while, they got engaged in July 2016. The couple finally tied the knot in April 2017.
They welcomed their first child, Army Gray, on April 17, 2020, making her Lemanowicz’s second child and Wagner’s first. In August 2023, Jill Wagner announced that she was expecting their second child.
Career
David Lemanowicz’s career began as a professional hockey player. He started playing at the age of 19 and joined the Florida Panthers in the National Hockey League.
He showed off his goalkeeping skills and became the first all-conference goalkeeper in Spokane Chiefs history.
Lemanowicz played professionally for seven years before a change of heart led him down a different path.
Looking for a new purpose, Lemanowicz joined the United States Army Reserves to pursue U.S. citizenship. His goal was to become an FBI agent, and joining the military opened up many opportunities for him.
He served at Fort Lewis Military Camp in Tacoma before putting his military career on hold to continue his education.
Net worth
David Lemanowicz’s net worth is estimated at $6 million.
Throughout his hockey career and military service, he accumulated both income and valuable experience.
Social media
- Instagram handle: @Davidmanowicz
- Twitter Username: None
