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Matthew Zator

Matthew Zator is the HockeyPedia/Media Editor at THW and a writer who covers the Vancouver Canucks, the NHL Draft, and prospects in general. He loves talking about young players and their potential, and has been passionate hockey fan for the last 30 years. Before joining The Hockey Writers, he was a contributor for Canuck Way and Last Word on Hockey and went to BCIT for their Sports Broadcasting course. He also has a BA from Trinity Western University minoring in teaching and psychology. He has been with The Hockey Writers since 2019. Matthew also hosts The Hockey Writers Prospect Corner and various other NHL at-large shows on YouTube.

Canucks Week Ahead: Schedule & Storylines – Buium’s Leadership, Pettersson Hits 200, Rossi/Boeser Connection & More

Matthew Zator | March 22, 2026

In the final full week of March 2026, the Vancouver Canucks are leaning heavily into a youth-led culture reset. While the team currently sits at the bottom of the standings,…

Categories Column, Vancouver Canucks

Today in Hockey History: March 22

Matthew Zator | March 22, 2026

Yesterday in Hockey History: March 21 Tomorrow in Hockey History: March 23 March 22 has seen quite a bit of National Hockey League history over the years. One of the league’s…

Categories Archives, Avalanche History, Bruins History, Canadiens History, Column, Hockey History, Maple Leafs History, Sabres History

Oilers Prospects Report: Howard, Hutson, Fischer, Vinni & More

Matthew Zator | March 21, 2026

Welcome back to the Edmonton Oilers Prospects Report. As we hit the mid-March stretch in 2026, the conversation in Edmonton usually shifts toward playoff seeding and the pursuit of another…

Categories Bakersfield Condors, Edmonton Oilers, Oilers Prospects

Today in Hockey History: March 21

Matthew Zator | March 21, 2026

Yesterday in Hockey History: March 20 Tomorrow in Hockey History: March 22 March 21 has been quite the eventful date in National Hockey League history. It gave us a memorable goaltending…

Categories Archives, Bruins History, Column, Devils History, Hockey History, Lightning History, Oilers History, Penguins History, Predators History

Today in Hockey History: March 20

Matthew Zator | March 20, 2026

Yesterday in Hockey History: March 19 Tomorrow in Hockey History: March 21 This date in National Hockey League history has provided us with a little bit of everything. There were broken…

Categories Archives, Blackhawks History, Bruins History, Canadiens History, Column, Flyers History, Hockey History, Kings History

Islanders Prospects Report: Eiserman, Aitcheson, Nelson, Finley & More

Matthew Zator | March 20, 2026

Welcome back to the New York Islanders Prospects Report, our deep-dive look into the next generation of Long Island hockey. As the calendar turns to mid-March, the bridge between amateur…

Categories Islanders Prospects, New York Islanders

Bruins Prospects Report: Hagens, Letourneau, Providence’s AHL Dominance & More

Matthew Zator | March 19, 2026

The arrival of spring in the hockey world usually signals a narrowing of focus toward the NHL postseason, but for those tracking the Boston Bruins’ pipeline, the theater of operations…

Categories Boston Bruins, Bruins Prospects, NCAA, Providence Bruins

Today in Hockey History: March 19

Matthew Zator | March 19, 2026

Yesterday in Hockey History: March 18 Tomorrow in Hockey History: March 20 The NHL history made on this date spans nearly a century. The names in today’s column read like a…

Categories Archives, Blues History, Canadiens History, Column, Hockey History, Panthers History, Rangers History

Today in Hockey History: March 18

Matthew Zator | March 18, 2026

Yesterday in Hockey History: March 17 Tomorrow in Hockey History: March 19 If you are a fan of the Original Six-era National Hockey League history, then March 18 is the date…

Categories Archives, Blackhawks History, Bruins History, Canadiens History, Capitals History, Column, Ducks History, Hockey History, Red Wings History

Today in Hockey History: March 17

Matthew Zator | March 17, 2026

Yesterday in Hockey History: March 16 Tomorrow in Hockey History: March 18 The greatest of them all had another huge day on this date in NHL history. Plus, two of the…

Categories Archives, Bruins History, Canadiens History, Column, Flyers History, Hockey History, Maple Leafs History, Oilers History

Flames Prospects Report: Gross, Wyttenbach, Basha & More

Matthew Zator | March 17, 2026

Welcome back to another edition of the Calgary Flames Prospect Report. As we hit the mid-March stretch, the focus in the organization has shifted significantly toward the future. While the…

Categories Calgary Flames, Flames Prospects

Canucks Prospects Report: Klimovich Eyes History, CHL Playoffs, NCAA Tournament & More

Matthew Zator | March 17, 2026

Welcome back to the Vancouver Canucks Prospects Report. As we cross the mid-point of March, the atmosphere around the organization is defined by a distinct duality. While the big club…

Categories Abbotsford Canucks, Canucks Prospects, Vancouver Canucks
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