"There are lots of people that I've known but may not be super close to. It'll be pretty close to 1,000. It's nuts. Honestly, we have a box. So a lot of people I'm super close with will be in the box, and other people will get their own tickets and things like that. But, I mean, a lot of people are texting my dad."
"It's the kind of moment young players dream about - playing an NHL game in front of the community that helped shape them. And if history repeats itself, Schaefer might give those fans something memorable to cheer about. The last time the Islanders faced Toronto, Schaefer delivered a breakout performance, scoring twice - including the overtime winner."
Matthew Schaefer, an 18-year-old rookie defenseman for the New York Islanders from Hamilton, Ontario, is making his NHL homecoming at Scotiabank Arena against the Toronto Maple Leafs. Growing up near Toronto, Schaefer followed the Leafs as a child, but now plays for the Islanders. For this special game, approximately 1,000 people from his community are expected to attend, including his closest supporters gathered in a private suite and others scattered throughout the arena. Many supporters are coordinating with his father to secure tickets. This homecoming represents a significant moment for the young player to perform in front of the community that shaped his hockey development.
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