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Otters' Rookie Goalie to Make NHL Debut Against Penguins
8 Oct
Summary
- Otters' voice Trevor Kubeja discusses upcoming games
- Rookie Matthew Schaefer to make NHL debut on Thursday
- Otters host Sudbury on Saturday with Oktoberfest promotion

On October 9th, 2025, Trevor Kubeja, the voice of the Erie Otters, joined JET-24's Mike Fenner in the studio to discuss the team's upcoming schedule. Kubeja revealed that rookie goaltender Matthew Schaefer will make his NHL debut on Thursday, October 10th, as the Otters travel to Pittsburgh to take on the Penguins.
The Otters will then hit the road on Friday, October 11th, to face the London Knights. The following day, October 12th, the team will return home to Erie Insurance Arena to host the Sudbury Wolves. This Saturday night game will feature a special Oktoberfest promotion for fans.
Kubeja's preview of the Otters' busy week ahead has generated excitement among the team's supporters, who are eager to see the young goaltender make his mark in the NHL and the team's performance in their upcoming matchups.