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Matthew Hacke

Matthew lives in Brighton, UK and covers European Hockey leagues and the Vancouver Canucks. He is a big Canucks fan, and often sets an early alarm to tune into their matches.

Canucks Face Tough Decisions on the Blue Line

Matthew Hacke | December 3, 2017

As a team, the Vancouver Canucks have been inconsistent this season. As individuals, certain players have taken great steps forward, whilst others have failed to gain momentum. 27 games in,…

Categories Vancouver Canucks

Time Running out for Rodin

Matthew Hacke | November 6, 2017

One year ago, the Canucks’ rebuild was less exciting than it is now. In the summer of 2016, one of the most intriguing players in the organisation was Anton Rodin.…

Categories Canucks Prospects, Vancouver Canucks

Canucks Show Promise with Hot Start

Matthew Hacke | November 1, 2017

The Canucks have stunned almost everyone with their hot start to the season. After 11 games, Vancouver is third in the Pacific Division with six wins. Were it not for…

Categories Vancouver Canucks

Just How Good Are Vancouver’s Prospects At Centre?

Matthew Hacke | September 4, 2017

Corey Pronman’s Top 100 Prospect List threw cold water on the Canucks’ hype train. No reasonable person in Vancouver believes the team has enough young stars to make a playoff…

Categories Canucks Prospects

European Prospects Who Ignited the Ivan Hlinka

Matthew Hacke | August 16, 2017

The Ivan Hlinka Memorial Cup offered a respite from a long summer without hockey. With eight international junior teams competing, the tournament featured 18 games played in just five days. Canada…

Categories International Hockey

Alexandre Texier: The Changing Face of European Hockey

Matthew Hacke | June 29, 2017

Nico Hischier made history for his country at the 2017 NHL Draft. Chosen first overall by the New Jersey Devils, he became the highest drafted Swiss player ever. In a year in…

Categories Blue Jackets Prospects, International Hockey

Canucks 2016 Draft Picks – One Year On

Matthew Hacke | June 22, 2017

On the whole, the Canucks’ drafting in the Jim Benning era has been solid. Of the 2015 class, first round pick Brock Boeser looks like a future top-six winger. Adam Gaudette…

Categories Canucks Prospects

Jonas Røndbjerg – 2017 NHL Draft Prospect Profile

Matthew Hacke | June 17, 2017

Jonas Røndbjerg 2016-17 Team: Växjo Lakers HC Date of Birth: March 31, 1999 Place of Birth: Rungsted, Denmark. Ht: 6’1’’ Wt: 194lbs (Combine) Shoots: Left Position: Wing NHL Draft Eligibility: 2017…

Categories NHL Entry Draft, NHL Prospects

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