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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.

Meet Canucks Prospect William Lockwood

Matthew Zator | March 22, 2020

The news that prospect William Lockwood signed a two-year deal with the Vancouver Canucks usually would not create a buzz in this city but in the black hole that is…

Categories Canucks Prospects

Alexander Holtz – 2020 NHL Draft Prospect Profile

Matthew Zator | March 15, 2020

Alexander Holtz 2019-20 Team: Djurgårdens IF (#18)Date of Birth: Jan. 23, 2002Place of Birth: Saltsjö-Boo, SwedenHt: 6-foot0 Wt: 183 poundsShoots: RightPosition: LW/RWNHL Draft Eligibility: 2020 first-year eligible Rankings NHL Central…

Categories NHL Entry Draft, NHL Prospects

Canucks’ Zack MacEwen: The Big Fella’s Journey to the NHL

Matthew Zator | March 8, 2020

Zack MacEwen may have finally found a permanent spot in the Vancouver Canucks’ lineup after being shuttled back and forth from the Utica Comets of the American Hockey League. Just…

Categories Canucks Prospects

Canucks’ Playoff Hopes Could Hinge on Next Homestand

Matthew Zator | March 3, 2020

The final four-game road trip of the season for the Vancouver Canucks was supposed to be an opportunity to collect a few easy points and create a cushion in the…

Categories Vancouver Canucks

Canucks Quinn Hughes Having Calder Winning Season

Matthew Zator | March 2, 2020

Quinn Hughes is having quite the rookie season for the Vancouver Canucks. He just hit the 50 point plateau and is on pace for 64, which would shatter Doug Lidster’s…

Categories Editor's Choice, Hockey History, Vancouver Canucks

Boudreau vs. Gallant – Who Should Coach Seattle?

Matthew Zator | February 25, 2020

When the new Seattle expansion franchise starts searching for their first head coach, they will have lots of names to choose from. In THW’s first edition of the versus series,…

Categories Editor's Choice, NHL Coaching, Seattle Kraken

3 Canucks’ Trade Deadline Targets – Defencemen

Matthew Zator | February 23, 2020

Don’t look now, but the trade deadline is coming up fast and the Vancouver Canucks are still a prominent team in the rumor mill. Despite making a big move earlier…

Categories Trade Deadline, Vancouver Canucks

3 Canucks That Need To Step Up With Boeser Out

Matthew Zator | February 22, 2020

Now that we know Brock Boeser will likely be out the rest of the regular season, the Vancouver Canucks need to have players step up in his absence. Despite having…

Categories Editor's Choice, Vancouver Canucks

3 Canucks’ Trade Deadline Targets – Forwards

Matthew Zator | February 17, 2020

The National Hockey League trade deadline is just around the corner and the Vancouver Canucks are right in the thick of things in the Western Conference playoff race. For the…

Categories Trade Deadline, Vancouver Canucks

Canucks Offseason Additions Making a Difference

Matthew Zator | January 28, 2020

The Vancouver Canucks made quite the splash in the offseason when they traded for JT Miller from the Tampa Bay Lightning and signed free agents Tyler Myers, Oscar Fantenberg, Jordie…

Categories Vancouver Canucks

Canucks’ Top 10 Prospects Midseason Update

Matthew Zator | January 20, 2020

We have just passed the midpoint of the 2019-20 season and the top prospects of the Vancouver Canucks have certainly turned some heads. Some have had very impressive starts to…

Categories Canucks Prospects

3 Reasons Seattle Needs Gallant

Matthew Zator | January 17, 2020

Surprisingly the Vegas Golden Knights fired head coach Gerard Gallant on Wednesday. The decision sent significant ripples into the hockey world, as he was not someone thought to be on…

Categories Seattle Kraken
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