Matthew Schaefer
Matthew Schaefer is a talented Canadian ice hockey defenceman from Hamilton, recognized as the top-ranked North American skater heading into the 2025 NHL draft. He has showcased his skills with the Erie Otters, contributing significantly with seven goals and 15 assists in just 17 games during the current season, and representing Canada at the world junior hockey tournament before an injury sidelined him.
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Matthew Schaefer scored two goals for the New York Islanders in the game against the Florida Panthers.
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Slovenia· 2026-03-02
Matthew Schaefer is a rookie defenceman for the New York Islanders who has made a significant impact in his first NHL season.
Schaefer keeps his focus on the Islanders, but will follow Team Canada
Canada· 2026-01-30
Matthew Schaefer was selected first overall by the New York Islanders in the 2025 NHL draft.
New York Islanders choose Erie defenseman Matthew Schaefer with No. 1 pick in NHL draftCanada· 2025-06-29
Matthew Schaefer could be the first OHL player to be chosen first overall in the NHL draft since Connor McDavid in 2015.
As the OHL hopes for another top NHL pick, Canada’s junior hockey landscape faces changeCanada· 2025-06-27
Matthew Schaefer is NHL Central Registry’s top-ranked prospect and is participating in the Stanley Cup final.
Top NHL draft prospects eat with Marchand, meet McDavid at Stanley Cup finalCanada· 2025-06-09
Matthew Schaefer is the top-ranked North American skater heading into the 2025 NHL draft.
Erie Otters defenceman Matthew Schaefer top-ranked North American skater for NHL draftCanada· 2025-04-15
