Following Connor McDavid, Matthew Schaefer becomes the second Erie Otter—and first OHL player since 2015—drafted first overall.

Matthew Schaefer, with Friday's decision by the New York Islanders, became the second Erie Otters chosen with the No. 1 overall pick in an NHL draft.

The 17-year-old defenseman overcame personal tragedy to become the first pick in the NHL draft, and he was emotional after the Islanders picked him.