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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.

4 Veterans the Canucks Should Keep During the Rebuild

Matthew Zator | December 19, 2025

The Vancouver Canucks have seemingly entered a rebuild after their shocking trade of superstar defenceman Quinn Hughes to the Minnesota Wild for Zeev Buium, Marco Rossi, Liam Ohgren and a…

Categories Vancouver Canucks

Canucks One-Hit Wonders: Ryan Kesler’s 41-Goal Season & Selke Trophy in 2010-11

Matthew Zator | December 18, 2025

Over their 55-year history, the Vancouver Canucks have had 782 players log at least one game with the franchise. Throughout that time, there have been many memorable seasons, singular moments,…

Categories Archives, Canucks History, Hockey History, Vancouver Canucks

Today in Hockey History: Dec. 18

Matthew Zator | December 18, 2025

Yesterday in Hockey History: Dec. 17 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Dec. 19 The Montreal Canadiens are the most storied and successful franchise in the history of the National Hockey League.…

Categories Archives, Blackhawks History, Blue Jackets History, Canadiens History, Commentary, Hockey History, Rangers History, Red Wings History

Today in Hockey History: Dec. 17

Matthew Zator | December 17, 2025

Yesterday in Hockey History: Dec. 16 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Dec. 18 This date in National Hockey League history was dominated by some guy in Edmonton who wore No. 99.…

Categories Archives, Blackhawks History, Commentary, Coyotes History, Hockey History, Oilers History, Rangers History, Sharks History

Goldeneyes Defeat Charge 2-1, Stay Unbeaten at Pacific Coliseum

Matthew Zator | December 17, 2025

The Vancouver Goldeneyes walked away with a 2-1 win over the Ottawa Charge in a goaltenders’ duel at Pacific Coliseum on Tuesday night. They remain unbeaten in Vancouver in their…

Categories Ottawa Charge, PWHL, PWHL News, Vancouver Goldeneyes

Today in Hockey History: Dec. 16

Matthew Zator | December 16, 2025

Yesterday in Hockey History: Dec. 15 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Dec. 17 There is little doubt that the city of Montreal is responsible for some of the biggest moments and…

Categories Archives, Blackhawks History, Canadiens History, Capitals History, Commentary, Hockey History, Kings History, Senators History

Today in Hockey History: Dec. 15

Matthew Zator | December 15, 2025

Yesterday in Hockey History: Dec. 14 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Dec. 16 Dec. 15 was a very important date in National Hockey History as two legendary arenas hosted their first…

Categories Archives, Blackhawks History, Bruins History, Commentary, Ducks History, Hockey History, Jets History, Rangers Prospects, Red Wings History

Today in Hockey History: Dec. 14

Matthew Zator | December 14, 2025

Yesterday in Hockey History: Dec. 13 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Dec. 15 Dec. 14 has been a very eventful and unique day in National Hockey League history. Among the more…

Categories Archives, Bruins History, Canadiens History, Canucks History, Commentary, Coyotes History, Hockey History, Kings History, Rangers History

Today in Hockey History: Dec. 13

Matthew Zator | December 13, 2025

Yesterday in Hockey History: Dec. 12 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Dec. 14 The greatest player to ever strap on a pair of ice skates had plenty of memories on this…

Categories Archives, Bruins History, Capitals History, Commentary, Ducks History, Hockey History, Kings History, Oilers History, Rangers History, Red Wings History

NHL Hat Tricks History & Fun Facts

Matthew Zator | December 12, 2025

A hat trick is one of the NHL’s rarest achievements with only 77 during the 2024-25 season. That’s rarer than a shutout, with 154 in 2024-25, or a shorthanded goal,…

Categories Archives, Hockey History

Today in Hockey History: Dec. 12

Matthew Zator | December 12, 2025

Yesterday in Hockey History: Dec. 11 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Dec. 13 This date in National Hockey League history has been quite eventful. Nearly 70 years ago, the league got…

Categories Archives, Bruins History, Canadiens History, Commentary, Hockey History, Islanders History, Oilers History, Penguins History, Rangers History

Zach Benson’s 1st in 35 Games Lifts Sabres to 3-2 Win Over Canucks

Matthew Zator | December 12, 2025

Zach Benson scored his first in 35 games to lead the Buffalo Sabres to a 3-2 win over the Vancouver Canucks on Thursday night at Rogers Arena. The Sabres were…

Categories Buffalo Sabres, NHL News, Vancouver Canucks
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