When Matthew Schaefer’s mother, Jennifer, died of breast cancer in 2024, many reached out to offer him condolences.
Some were expected, but Schaefer also got support from an unexpected source: Marcus and Nick Foligno, two NHLers who had been through a similar experience.
The Foligno brothers lost their mother, Janis, to breast cancer in 2009.
Before hearing about his mother’s death, the brothers knew of Schaefer, whose family had a cottage near theirs.
But more than anything, they knew Schaefer’s pain.
Read the story here: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6850055/2025/12/02/matthew-schaefer-marcus-nick-foligno-nhl/
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Good guys
Another reason to love the Folignos
The Foligno’s are such a good family.
I refer to Marcus as Prince Charming. Adding this to the list as another reason why.
Hockey bros ❤️
Classy ❤️
I miss having Nick as our captain. Great guy through and through