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Rookie NHL Star Finds Home with Supportive Family

10/23/2025

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Matthew Schaefer, an 18-year-old rookie defenseman and No. 1 overall NHL Draft pick, moved into the Martin family home with Matt Martin and his wife Sydney.
The Martins, who have four young children, created a supportive environment after Schaefer's mother died of cancer last year.
Sydney framed family photos for Schaefer's room to help him feel at home.
The arrangement provides stability for his rookie year.

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Story summary

Matthew Schaefer, an 18-year-old rookie defenseman and No. 1 overall NHL Draft pick, moved into the Martin family home with Matt Martin and his wife Sydney.
The Martins, who have four young children, created a supportive environment after Schaefer's mother died of cancer last year.
Sydney framed family photos for Schaefer's room to help him feel at home.
The arrangement provides stability for his rookie year.