About Reid Schaefer

Reid Schaefer (born September 21, 2003) is a Canadian professional ice hockey player who is a winger for the Nashville Predators of the National Hockey League (NHL). Schaefer was drafted 32nd overall by the Edmonton Oilers in the 2022 NHL Entry Draft, but he was traded to Nashville the following season.

Early life
Schaefer was born on September 21, 2003, in Spruce Grove, Alberta, Canada to father Jeremy. He was born into an athletic family as his father and cousin both played ice hockey. His father was drafted by the National Hockey League's (NHL) Boston Bruins after playing five years in the Western Hockey League. As well, his cousin Colin Fraser was a third-round draft pick by the Philadelphia Flyers.