"Schaefer didn't just win the award - he ran away with it, becoming only the second unanimous winner, joining Teemu Selanne following the 1992-93 season."
"Since coming into the spotlight during his draft season with the Erie Otters, Schaefer has emphasized the importance of family. A guest today on Good Morning America, Schaefer was surprised on set by his father and brother, with his dad breaking the news that he'd been named Rookie of the Year."
"In a room full of emotions where Schaefer thanked his family, including his late mother and all the sacrifices they'd made, he made sure to mention Ivan Demidov and Beckett Sennecke, who finished second and third in voting."
""This obviously could have gone to two other amazing people," Schaefer said, fighting back tears. "Demidov and Sennecke, they've done a lot this year, and they've done a lot for this league. So, you know, I'm super honored to be there with a lot of great names.""
Matthew Schaefer, a rookie for the New York Islanders, won the Calder Trophy for the most proficient first-year player in the NHL. He became only the second unanimous winner in the award’s history, joining Teemu Selanne after the 1992-93 season. Schaefer emphasized the importance of family, highlighted by a surprise from his father and brother during an appearance on Good Morning America. He thanked his family, including his late mother, and acknowledged the sacrifices they made. He also mentioned Ivan Demidov and Beckett Sennecke, who finished second and third in voting, expressing honor to be among great names. At 18, he recorded 23 goals and 36 assists, tying Brian Leetch for the most goals by a rookie defenseman.
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