US EditionTop NHL draft prospect Schaefer honors late-mother in not letting personal tragedies define him
- Defenseman Matthew Schaefer, the top-ranked NHL draft prospect, honors his late mother, Jennifer, while preparing for the draft in Los Angeles.
- Schaefer has faced several personal losses, including his mother's death from cancer and the death of his billet family's mother.
- Despite missing part of the season with mononucleosis, Schaefer has excelled in hockey, staying at the top of the NHL Central Scouting rankings among North American skaters.
- Schaefer actively shares his story to help grieving youths, stating, 'A lot of people love to keep it in, and I want to try to put their minds at ease in any way.
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The Bakersfield Californian
The News-EnterpriseTop NHL draft prospect Matthew Schaefer stays positive despite grief and injury
When the time comes for defenseman Matthew Schaefer to take the stage at the NHL draft inside the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles this week, the top-ranked prospect won’t be climbing the stairs alone.
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Top NHL draft prospect Schaefer honors late-mother in not letting personal tragedies define him
Erie Otters defenseman Matthew Schaefer has refused to let the pain and grief of personal losses and injuries define him in leading up to the NHL draft in Los Angeles. The 17-year-old is the NHL's top-ranked prospect and made it…
A short guide to Bruin draft possibilities
The Boston Bruins are set to select No. 7 overall in the upcoming draft, having dropped two slots from a once fifth-worst finish. The top two picks are expected to be defenseman Matthew Schaefer and center Michael Misa, leaving a wide range of options for the Bruins. Given their need for a No. 1 centerman, a number of candidates have emerged, but the team must avoid potential pitfalls in their selection process. Key players under consideration i…
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