The New York Islanders made a significant decision by selecting defenseman Matthew Schaefer as the first overall pick in the NHL draft. Schaefer, known for his exceptional abilities on the ice, faced personal challenges, including the loss of his mother to cancer. The Islanders honored his family by adding a breast cancer awareness patch on his sweater. Schaefer expressed gratitude to the organization for their support, making a poignant statement about his mother’s enduring influence and the challenges they faced together as he celebrated this achievement in Los Angeles.
I appreciate you taking a chance on me, Schaefer said in a video conference call with the Islanders' front office. I promise I won't disappoint.
Seeing the ribbon on my jersey, and I saw a picture, it has JS on my back here, Schaefer said. You can see just how high-class the organization is.
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