Matt Lawson
Matt is a longtime fan, player and student of the game of hockey. Broadcast and Online Journalism student at the British Columbia Institute of Technology.
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Canucks Prospect Pipeline: Michael DiPietro
December 29th, 2018 (Originally published Nov. 23, 2018) The Vancouver Canucks picked up a gem in the 2017 NHL Entry Draft with the third round selection of Michael DiPietro. The 20-year-old is largely regarded as one of, if not the, best goalies in the OHL. In fact, he was last season. DiPietro has started the 2018-19 season very...
Canucks' Bo Horvat: The Emergence
December 11th, 2018 The Vancouver Canucks' Bo Horvat has emerged in the 2018-19 season as one of the best two-way centers in the NHL. In the wake of several key injuries this season, Horvat has elevated his play in multiple facets of the game. Coming into the season, Horvat was a heavy favourite to be named captain of the Canucks but the team...
Canucks Prospect Pipeline: Olli Juolevi
November 20th, 2018 The Vancouver Canucks' defensive core has been lacking for quite some time, so when the team drafted Olli Juolevi fifth overall in the 2016 NHL Entry Draft, fans were thrilled. The scouting report echoed nothing but promise. “He shows mastery of his position under the most challenging of circumstances, and his poise, calm...
Canucks' Hutton Playing Better Than Ever
November 17th, 2018 It's tough to believe, but Ben Hutton has been the Vancouver Canucks' best defenceman so far in this 2018-19 season. Coming into training camp, coach Travis Green was anything but quiet about his feelings towards Hutton—he made it clear that he thought Hutton was out of shape and plain and simply not up to...
Canucks Prospect Pipeline: Jack Rathbone
November 13th, 2018 The Vancouver Canucks selected Jack Rathbone in the fourth round of the 2017 NHL Entry Draft. Rathbone is currently skating for Harvard University in the ECAC, and making some noise there while he does so. https://twitter.com/ryanbiech/status/1059531036168642562 The Canucks' prospect pipeline is already flowing quite...
2018 Canada/Russia Series: Russia Scores Late to Edge WHL
November 7th, 2018 Coming off a 2-1 victory over Russia in game one of the 2018 Canada/Russia Series, the WHL hoped to complete the sweep at the Langley Events Centre on Nov. 6. Unfortunately, despite outplaying the Russians, the WHL allowed a late goal and then an empty-netter, falling 3-1 in game two of the series. WHL vs Russia - Game Two - Period...
