Rookie of the Month
Matthew Schaefer named NHL rookie of the month for October
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New York Islanders defenseman Matthew Schaefer has been named the NHL's Rookie of the Month for October after a strong start to his career. The 18-year-old first-overall pick recorded eight points in 11 games while leading all rookies in time on ice.
The American Hockey League has named Hershey Bears forward Ilya Protas as the Upper Deck AHL Rookie of the Month for April. The 19-year-old recorded 11 points in six games with Hershey while also making his NHL debut with the Washington Capitals. Protas led all AHL rookies in scoring this season with 66 points.
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Montreal Canadiens forward Ivan Demidov has been named the NHL's Rookie of the Month for December 2025, leading all first-year players with 14 points in 15 games. The 20-year-old recorded four goals and 10 assists during the month, topping rookie charts in several categories. This honor marks the second straight season a Canadiens rookie has received the award.