US EditionWhy Grief Is So Lonely
ALGOMA DISTRICT, ONTARIO, JUN 25 – Schaefer, an elite defenseman, overcame the loss of both his mother and billet mother within months and is projected as a top pick in the 2025 NHL Draft, officials said.
- On June 25, 2025, The Canadian Press published a report focusing on grief and loneliness, featuring 18-year-old hockey player Schaefer ahead of the NHL draft in Los Angeles.
- Schaefer's experience of loss includes his billet mom's suicide three months earlier and the death of his mother, which shaped his perspective on grief and strength.
- The report explains how societal avoidance and the pressure to remain positive often isolate the grieving, despite communal mourning rituals and opportunities for sharing stories.
- Schaefer shared that he has faced many challenges and encouraged others to put in their best effort and treat others kindly, reminding them that everyone may be dealing with their own struggles.
- The report suggests acknowledging grief openly and listening actively can help reduce isolation and support healing in those coping with loss.
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Grief, loss changed mindset of top NHL draft prospect Matthew Schaefer – 105.9 The Region
Matthew Schaefer has been hit with heartache and grief. The 17-year-old defenceman projected to go first overall at the 2025 NHL draft dusted himself off after each devastating blow. Those tragedies now help shape his perspective in and out of hockey as he churns toward the biggest moment to date in a young career. “I’ve been through a lot,” Schaefer said. “I’m so much stronger that I went through this stuff.” “Work your hardest, be a good perso…
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