Canucks defenseman Ethan Bear future wife Lenasia Ned is a native of Kelowna Vancouver. Ethan and Lenasia are planning for their wedding in July of 2023.
Bear proposed to his fiancee on a beautiful lake-side bridge in North Carolina last year. The proposal came after six years of dating and starting a relationship over social media.
Similarly, the year 2023 will be unforgettable for the ice hockey player since he will be experiencing two of the most beautiful events in life. He is about to marry the love of his life and become a father in the upcoming year.
Yes, the couple is all set to experience their first parenthood. They are just two months away from embracing their first child in their arms.
Ethan Bear Girlfriend Turned Wife Lenasia Ned Graduated From UNBC
Ethan Bear fiance Lenasia Ned is a sales associate at BIA BORO. Lenasia completed her degree from the University of NBC in 2019.
Her LinkedIn page indicates that she previously worked with Backwoods Energy Services as an HR administration support summer student for two months.
The official website of UNBC cited that Ned had a brief career in soccer. She played defense in the 2015–2016 season. Likewise, she is an avid hockey player growing up in an athletic household.
Ned Was Raised In A Sporting Family
Lenasia Ned grew up in a household that emphasized athletics as well as indigenous history, which included traditional dance, language, and attire.
With her upbringing learning indigenous history, she pursued a degree in geography with a minor in indigenous studies and also aspires to get a Master's Degree in sustainability later on, as reported by NHL.
On the other hand, her father Kevin Ned is a skilled hockey player still playing for the Westside team. Growing up in British Columbia, Ned and her older sister Jordan were active in sports, and they were often coached by their father.
Ethan And Lenasia Relationship Timeline
Bear and his fiancée Ned met on a social networking site in 2015. As they got to know each other better, they realized they had a lot in common, such as the fact that they are both athletes.
The couple found out that they'd competed in several of the same aboriginal athletic tournaments while they communicated online.
As reported by the NHL, Ned eventually met Bear in person when Seattle played in Kelowna. As it turned out, Bear's family was also in Kelowna for the game and she got the chance to meet the whole family on their first date.
Ned recalls seeing Bear's family house for the first time and being shocked at how different it was from her own childhood experiences on an urban reservation outside Kelowna.
Ned First Instagram Post Of Ethan On November 2017
After starting a relationship in 2015, the first picture Ned posted of Ethan was in 2017. Though the photograph didn't reveal his face, the tag in the text made it apparent that it was Ethan.
The Couple Trip To Disneyland On December 2017
Ned posted a photo of the pair at Disneyland in 2017. Bear and Ned made their Instagram debut, sharing a passionate kiss in front of a giant wheel with their Mickey and Minne hair bands.
The proud girlfriend was at Rogers Place to support her partner as he made his NHL debut against the Nashville Predators. She expressed her joy through a series of photographs and stated that she will never stop rooting for him.
Lenasia Celebrated Her Boyfriend Birthday In June 2018
Ned wished her partner on his 21st birthday, with a picture of them while visiting a landscape. She concluded the post by noting that making memories with Bear is her favorite thing.
Ethan Girlfriends Birthday Lies On 16th November 2018
Ned celebrated her 21st birthday with her bae, dressed in a glitzy minidress and clutching an enormous 21 balloon and a bottle of champagne in her hand.
The Ice Hockey Defenseman First Couple Post In February 2019
Bear and his future wife were skating at Mechanics Bank Arena, Theater, and Convention Center during the month of February. The couple also celebrated Valentine's Day on February 15, which was Bear's first couple post on his Instagram page.
Lenasia And Ethan Vacation To California In May 2019
The 25-year-old's Instagram feeds are always loaded with snapshots from her Exoctic holiday with her partner. On May 1, 2019, the pair were spotted on their way to Bakersfield, California.
The couple spent their first few weeks there before leaving California on May 17.
30th August 2019 Marked The Duo Fourth Anniversary
The couple marked their fourth anniversary with a beautiful photograph taken at the Top of Jasper Tramway. Many of their acquaintances congratulated the couple on their union.
Meanwhile, months earlier, Ned offered her Instagram followers a glance inside their four-year romance with some pictures captured during the course of their relationship.
Ned And Bear Welcomes The Year 2020
Ethan and his future bride bid farewell to 2019 and embraced 2020 as a year full of opportunity and progress.
The Future Husband And Wife Trip To Waterfall In July 2021
Bear and Ned went on a trek with their two dogs to Takakkaw Falls, Canada's second-highest waterfall. They had a magical night a week earlier in Calgary Stampede, with stunning fireworks in the night sky.
Ned announces her engagement to the love of her life on October 5, 2021, with a dazzling diamond ring on her finger. The couple was officially engaged in Raleigh, North Carolina.
She has also uploaded a reel on her Facebook page with a picture collage of the couple's latest images commemorating their eight years of being together.
Ethan Bear Announced His Wedding Date On July 15, 2022
Ethan and his beau are having their fairy tale wedding in July 2023. Lenasia and Ethan announced the news on Instagram, after their engagement celebration.
Their new adventure began with a romantic proposal by Bear in Raleigh, North Carolina. An image on Ned's Instagram portrays their seven-year romance, with the caption "Mr. and Mrs. Bear." The snapshot depicted their Christmas celebrations at Times Square, New York, USA, on December 25, 2021.
Ned's Instagram stories also feature the couple celebrating their engagement weekend with relatives and friends. The engagement party was hosted on July 10, 2022, at Mt. Boucherie Estate Winery.
Three months after their engagement feast, the couple revealed the next major news: they were expecting their first child in 2023.
Ethan And Lenasia Will Welcome Their First Child On February 2023
The ice hockey defenseman Ethan and his sweetheart Ned are all set to welcome their daughter in February 2023.
The soon-to-be parents revealed the news on Instagram, where the couple was photographed with a sonogram image of their first child.
As soon as the photo was released, fans and acquaintances of the couple began to congratulate them on the new addition to their family. Their admirers, too, expressed their eagerness to meet their little bundle of joy.
A month later, on November 12, Ned uploaded another image with her baby bulge, this time revealing they are expecting a baby girl.
Her most recent Instagram post also included a mirror selfie with her baby bump, indicating that she is 30 weeks pregnant.
The future parents are looking forward to the arrival of their newborn girl. Similarly, while celebrating her 25th birthday, she expressed her gratitude for the opportunity to grow her family and share her love with her future husband, Ethan.
