| Born: | September 5, 2007 | Draft: | 2025 Islanders #1 Overall |
| Hometown: | Hamilton, ON | Position: | Defenceman |
| Known For: | Shoots: | Left | |
| National Team: | Canada | Current Team: | New York Islanders |
Matthew Schaefer (born September 5, 2007) is a Canadian ice hockey defenceman for the New York Islanders in the National Hockey League (NHL). He was drafted first overall by the Islanders in the 2025 NHL Entry Draft.
Matthew Schaefer Statistics
Deeper Dive
- Matthew Schaefer – 2025 NHL Draft Prospect Profile
- Top Prospect Matthew Schaefer Says He’s “Fully Healed” From Broken Collarbone
- Islanders Can Take Misa or Schaefer: What’s the Ceiling, Floor & Middle Ground for Both?
- Ranking the Best Landing Spots for Matthew Schaefer in the 2025 NHL Draft
Achievements
- Hlinka Gretzky Cup Gold Medal (2024)
- OHL First All-Rookie Team (2024)
- U17 WHC All-Star Team (2024)
- U17 WHC Gold Medal (2024)
- U18 WJC Gold Medal (2024)
- CWG Champion (2023)
- OMHA SCTA Player of the Year (2023)