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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, 6:03 AM

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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.

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