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Islanders’ No. 1 pick Matthew Schaefer pays tribute to late mother with a kiss and a promise
The New York Islanders selected defenseman Matthew Schaefer with the No. 1 pick in the NHL draft Friday night. High-scoring ...
2025 NHL Draft: Matthew Schaefer inspired by late mom on road to being No. 1 pick
On the day that Matthew Schaefer could have been celebrating his high school graduation, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 ...
Matthew Schaefer’s profile: Age, family, height, injury, OHL team and career highlights
Skating past setbacks and into the spotlight, Matthew Schaefer has turned a shortened season into a showcase of skill, grit, ...
Why Matthew Schaefer is a franchise-defining prospect — on and off the ice
Top prospect Matthew Schaefer has faced more than his fair share of adversity. But whether he's navigating a sheet of ice or ...
Inside Matthew Schaefer’s journey: How top NHL prospect endured unimaginable loss of his mother and more
Top NHL draft prospect Matthew Schaefer enters the 2025 Draft carrying the weight of unimaginable personal loss. In just one ...