Matthew Schaefer officially became the No. 1 pick in the NHL draft on Friday as the New York Islanders selected him with the top pick, but the moment was bittersweet as Schaefer paid tribute to his ...

Matthew Schaefer wasn't going to the 2025 Upper Deck NHL Draft without his mother close to his heart.

Matthew Schaefer was the first overall pick in the 2025 NHL Draft, and the defenseman had a touching tribute to his late ...