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Matthew Schaefer was emotional after the New York Islanders made him the first pick in the 2025 NHL Draft.

LOS ANGELES (AP) — After Matthew Schaefer pulled the blue-and-orange sweater over his head at the NHL draft, his eyes already glistening with tears, he glanced down at his left shoulder and saw ...

2025 NHL Draft tracker: Picks, results as Rounds 2-7 wrap up in Los Angeles after eventful Round 1 Matthew Schaefer was one of three picks made by the Islanders on Friday as they begin their rebuild ...

The symbol of breast cancer awareness was the New York Islanders player’s tribute to his mother, Jennifer, who died of the disease just 16 months ago.

Matthew Schaefer, left, stands with NHL commissioner Gary Bettman after being drafted by the New York Islanders during the NHL hockey draft Friday, June 27, 2025, in Los Angeles.

The New York Islanders selected defenseman Matthew Schaefer with the No. 1 pick in the NHL draft Friday night.

The New York Islanders selected defenseman Matthew Schaefer with the first pick in the 2025 NHL draft.

Just over a year ago, Matthew Schaefer lost his mother, Jennifer, to breast cancer. Now, he’s achieved the ultimate milestone – becoming an NHL player. The 17-year-old was selected by the New ...

The Islanders selected gifted defenseman Matthew Schaefer, 17, with the No. 1 pick in the NHL draft Friday night. Center Michael Misa went second to the Sharks, and the Blackhawks took Swedish ...