Matthew Schaefer is honoring his late mom ahead of Hockey Fights Cancer Night.
Before the New York Islanders host the St. Louis Blues on Saturday, Schaefer posted a touching tribute to his mom, Jennifer, on Instagram, celebrating her birthday.
Coincidentally, the Islanders are hosting their Hockey Fights Cancer Night on Saturday as well.
Schaefer’s mom passed away from cancer in February 2024.
The No. 1 overall draft pick posted a photo of him and his mom with a caption wishing her a happy birthday.