New teen phenom Matthew Schaefer to take the ice for the Islanders' season opener

For the Islanders – it begins tonight in Pittsburgh with all eyes on their new teenaged phenom – Matthew Schaefer.

News 12 Staff

Oct 9, 2025, 10:03 AM

Updated 3 hr ago

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As baseball season ends – hockey season begins.
For the Islanders – it begins tonight in Pittsburgh with all eyes on their new teenaged phenom – Matthew Schaefer.
The 18-year-old will become the second youngest player ever in Islanders history.
News 12’s Kevin Maher has the story.