When he kissed the cancer ribbon in his jersey 🥹. Kid is going to be a great addition to the league.
2025-06-28 02:16:36
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sdcoles :
Classy move by the Islanders to add that ribbon for him. I’ll be cheering for him.
2025-06-28 17:02:22
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Molly Kathryn :
I know this wasn’t the point of the video, but hello 😏
2025-06-28 12:56:00
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Regina Phalange :
I have literally cried buckets tonight over Matthew getting drafted first. His mom is so proud.❤️
2025-06-28 03:32:20
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rizzler101 :
This is a stretch 😂 my great aunts second cousin twice removed got drafted too
2025-06-29 00:43:10
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Honey bee G :
Not a NHL fan but as my hubby always says. “There is nothing more romantic than sports” how can you not love seeing this 🫶🏽
2025-06-28 03:47:46
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Jodi🇨🇦 :
This kid will play with his whole heart for his entire career, he will play for his Mom!
2025-06-28 11:45:41
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Alexandria Parry :
Felt like a proud big sister without ever knowing any of the drafts with the way I cried 😭
2025-06-28 09:30:14
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Carly B :
Welp now I’m teary. Congratulations to Matthew looks like he’s got a lot of people rooting him on!
2025-07-09 17:50:27
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ALC :
Someone achieving their life long dream will always make me cry 🥹😭
2025-06-28 11:11:47
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Marissa :
what a full circle moment 🥹 so happy for him!
2025-06-28 00:13:05
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nrth2south :
I have cried so much during this draft !!!
2025-06-28 12:39:01
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dreamlightreads :
I’m an Australian who loves ice hockey but doesn’t quite understand the draft process but when I tell you I sobbed watching him get on stage…man 😭
2025-06-28 10:34:27
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sweatandsauvignon :
His mom would be so proud 🥹 💗💗
2025-06-28 13:28:56
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Kory :
Schaefer is now Canada’s son! ♥️🇨🇦
2025-06-28 20:24:34
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Sheila 🇨🇦 PEI 🏖️ :
I still cry when I see videos of this 😭❤️
2025-07-04 22:01:18
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Amanda Levere :
As a hockey mom, I just know he knows how much his momma got him where he is and how proud she is watching down on him. This kid is so genuine and wholesome ❤️
2025-06-28 11:26:05
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sarahmckinzi :
ok.. love that for lil matty🖤 congrats.. but I fear I stopped in my tracks for his brothers best friend 😂
2025-06-28 06:20:23
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Nat W :
Congrats to him and you his #1 fans. What a night 🥹❤️
2025-06-28 23:33:41
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Danielle Davidson :
The family he needs without his Momma there. So nice to see you all supporting him ❤️🤗
2025-06-28 17:54:08
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Kace :
The fact that this whole resturaunt set up and had this for him makes me so happy
2025-06-28 21:23:54
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sherryeleisha :
Canada is so proud of Matthew ❤️
2025-07-01 21:32:37
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Cdarlay :
Such a wonderful moment! Congratulations Matty! 🏒
2025-07-06 03:36:18
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NickyDee08🇨🇦 :
I think every Canadian hockey mom is both crying and beaming proudly. I know I am. 😢 Congratulations
2025-06-28 17:19:46
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Kess🇨🇦 :
All I do is cry on the internet 😭😭😭
2025-06-28 18:03:06
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