Matthew Schaefer Makes History as Unanimous NHL Rookie of the Year
Islanders' Matthew Schaefer first unanimous NHL rookie of the year recipient since 1993
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Matthew Schaefer, an 18-year-old defenceman for the New York Islanders, has made history by winning the Calder Memorial Trophy as the NHL's top rookie. He is the first unanimous recipient since 1993, achieving this milestone with record-setting performances during the season.
- 01Matthew Schaefer is the youngest Calder Trophy winner at 18 years and 223 days.
- 02He is the first unanimous winner since Teemu Selanne in 1993.
- 03Schaefer scored 23 goals and recorded 59 points, setting NHL records for an 18-year-old defenceman.
- 04He led all rookies in ice time with over 2,023 minutes.
- 05Ivan Demidov and Beckett Sennecke were the other finalists for the award.
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Matthew Schaefer, the 18-year-old defenceman for the New York Islanders, has been awarded the Calder Memorial Trophy as the NHL's top rookie, becoming the youngest winner in league history at 18 years and 223 days. Schaefer achieved a historic feat by being the first unanimous winner since Teemu Selanne in the 1992-93 season, receiving first-place votes on all 198 ballots. During his remarkable rookie season, he set NHL records for an 18-year-old defenceman with 23 goals and 59 points. Schaefer also led all rookies in ice time, logging over 2,023 minutes, and finished fifth among rookies with a plus-13 rating. Other finalists included Ivan Demidov from the Montreal Canadiens and Beckett Sennecke from the Anaheim Ducks.
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