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Matthew Zator

Matthew Zator is the assistant managing editor at THW and a writer who lives and breathes Vancouver Canucks hockey, the NHL Draft, and prospects in general. He loves talking about young players and their potential. Matthew is a must-read for Canucks fans and fans of the NHL Draft and its prospects. For interview requests or content information, you can follow Matthew through his social media accounts which are listed under his photo at the conclusion of articles like this one about Tyler Motte. Matthew also co-hosts The Hockey Writers Prospect Corner on YouTube.

Today in Hockey History: Jan. 29

Matthew Zator | January 29, 2023

One of the greatest goaltenders the National Hockey League had ever seen officially ended his playing career on this date. Jan. 29 has also seen a plethora of personal milestones,…

Canucks Potential Return in Horvat Trade With Stars

Matthew Zator | January 28, 2023

The Bo Horvat rumor mill was already churning before Andrei Kuzmenko signed his two-year extension with the Vancouver Canucks on Thursday (Jan. 26). Now, it’s in overdrive with reports of…

Today in Hockey History: Jan. 28

Matthew Zator | January 28, 2023

Jan. 28 has been a good day for continuing streaks, however, one of the most impressive streaks in National Hockey League history came to an end on this date. Also,…

Today in Hockey History: Jan. 27

Matthew Zator | January 27, 2023

The top two scorers in National Hockey League history both had memorable nights on this date. Jan. 27 was a very busy date in Montreal, Toronto, and Pittsburgh. Some of…

Today in Hockey History: Jan. 26

Matthew Zator | January 26, 2023

The greatest player to ever skate in the National Hockey League is celebrated on this date as he takes another trip around the Sun. He is far from the only…

Today in Hockey History: Jan. 25

Matthew Zator | January 25, 2023

The numbers 200 and 400 showed up numerous times on this date through National Hockey League history. In addition, there were a handful of events and feats to happen for…

Today in Hockey History: Jan. 24

Matthew Zator | January 24, 2023

One of the greatest goal scorers in National Hockey League history had two big achievements on this date. He was far from the only Hockey Hall of Fame member to…

Today in Hockey History: Jan. 23

Matthew Zator | January 23, 2023

Streaks are the running theme through National Hockey League history on this date. In addition, quite a few members of the Hockey Hall of Fame had memorable moments, and a…

Today in Hockey History: Jan. 22

Matthew Zator | January 22, 2023

Jan. 22 is a very eventful date in the history of the National Hockey League. It has given us everything from big personal milestones, great goaltending, and even a pair…

Canucks Need Bruins Prospect Lysell Included in Any Horvat Trade

Matthew Zator | January 22, 2023

The Vancouver Canucks have been embroiled in trade rumours ever since they started the season 0-5-2. Everyone from Brock Boeser, Bo Horvat, J.T. Miller, Oliver Ekman-Larsson, Conor Garland, Tyler Myers,…

Today in Hockey History: Jan. 21

Matthew Zator | January 21, 2023

Two of the greatest goal-scorers in the history of the National Hockey League had milestone moments on this date. Also, new franchise highs were established, memorable All-Star Games were played,…

Today in Hockey History: Jan. 20

Matthew Zator | January 20, 2023

Two of the greatest players who ever skated in the National Hockey League had memorable performances on this date. Plus, the number 1,000 was a reoccurring theme, a shortened season…

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