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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.

2021 NHL Draft Rankings: Zator’s Top 100 for April

Matthew Zator | April 3, 2021

It’s been over a month since I released my February rankings and now that the Western Hockey League (WHL) and Quebec Major Junior Hockey League (QMJHL) have resumed play, a…

Categories NHL Entry Draft, NHL Prospects

Canucks Prospects Three Stars of the Month – March 2021

Matthew Zator | April 2, 2021

Thanks to Thatcher Demko and his brilliance, the Vancouver Canucks managed to have a pretty good month finishing with an 8-4-1 record. The Utica Comets, on the other hand, weren’t…

Categories Canucks Prospects, Commentary

Vancouver Canucks Sign Thatcher Demko to Five-Year Contract Extension

Matthew Zator | March 31, 2021

According to Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman, the Vancouver Canucks have signed goaltender Thatcher Demko to a five-year contract extension worth an average annual value (AAV) of $5 million. He is currently…

Categories Canucks Transactions, NHL News, Trades Contracts and Transactions

Canucks Prospects Report: Podkolzin, Malone, Karlsson, Comets & More

Matthew Zator | March 29, 2021

After a week’s hiatus, it’s time for another edition of the Vancouver Canucks prospects report. Highlights include Vasili Podkolzin and Linus Karlsson’s strong play in the playoffs and Jack Malone’s…

Categories Canucks Prospects, Commentary, Utica Comets

Kraft Hockeyville Finalist Lumsden Knows the Value of Community

Matthew Zator | March 28, 2021

Last week the finalists were announced for the annual Kraft Hockeyville competition and when the dust settled, the four were, Lumsden, Saskatchewan (Lumsden Community Sports Centre)  Saint Adolphe, Manitoba (Saint…

Categories Commentary

Vancouver Canucks: 5 Cool Things About Travis Boyd

Matthew Zator | March 26, 2021

The Vancouver Canucks must like the Toronto Maple Leafs and their bottom-six forwards. In the last two weeks, they have claimed two of them off waivers in Jimmy Vesey and…

Categories Player Profiles, Vancouver Canucks

Canucks Seeing the Potential Demko Showed at Boston College

Matthew Zator | March 21, 2021

The Vancouver Canucks are back in the playoff race thanks mostly to the brilliant play of Thatcher Demko. He is firmly entrenched as the starting goaltender and does not look…

Categories Canucks Goaltending, Editor's Choice, Player Profiles

Matthew Beniers – 2021 NHL Draft Prospect Profile

Matthew Zator | March 20, 2021

Matthew Beniers 2020-21 Team: Michigan Wolverines (#10)Date of Birth: Nov 5, 2002Place of Birth: Hingham, MA, USAHt: 6-foot-1 Wt: 174 poundsShoots: LeftPosition: CNHL Draft Eligibility: 2021 first-year eligible Rankings Matt…

Categories NHL Entry Draft, NHL Prospects, Player Profiles

Canucks Prospects Report: Gadjovich, Jurmo, Malone, Karlsson & More

Matthew Zator | March 15, 2021

Another week has gone by and that means it’s time for another edition of the Vancouver Canucks prospects report. Highlights include Joni Jurmo and Toni Utunen’s sudden offensive outburst overseas…

Categories Canucks Prospects, Commentary, Utica Comets

Canucks Prospects Report: Rathbone, Podkolzin, Gadjovich & More

Matthew Zator | March 9, 2021

Another week has gone by and that means it’s time for another edition of the Vancouver Canucks prospects report. Highlights include Jack Rathbone’s first professional goal in the AHL, Jonah…

Categories Canucks Prospects, Commentary, Utica Comets

Canucks Have Coaching Options if Green Does Not Return in 2021-22

Matthew Zator | March 6, 2021

The Vancouver Canucks have struggled mightily to stay afloat this season, despite the best efforts of their head coach Travis Green and his assistants Nolan Baumgartner, Chris Higgins, Jason King,…

Categories NHL Coaching, Vancouver Canucks

Canucks Prospects Three Stars of the Month – February 2021

Matthew Zator | March 3, 2021

The Vancouver Canucks may have had a mediocre February, but their prospects did not. Throughout the month, there were several standout performances from youngsters in the AHL, NCAA, USHL, and…

Categories Canucks Prospects, Commentary
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