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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.

10 Best 7th Round Picks Since 2005

Matthew Zator | December 6, 2025

*Article was updated in December 2025 The NHL Draft is used to try and level the playing field in the league. The teams near the bottom of the league standings…

Categories Archives, Hockey History, NHL Entry Draft, Rankings and Lists, Top 10 Lists

Today in Hockey History: Dec. 5

Matthew Zator | December 5, 2025

Yesterday in Hockey History: Dec. 4 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Dec. 6 The two top players of their generation both had multiple big nights on this date in National Hockey…

Categories Archives, Blackhawks History, Bruins History, Canadiens History, Commentary, Hockey History, Jets History, Oilers History

Canucks Prospects Who Could Play in 2026 World Junior Championship

Matthew Zator | December 5, 2025

It’s December, and that means the Christmas tradition of the World Junior Championship is just around the corner. The festivities, as always, begin on Boxing Day and run into the…

Categories Canucks Prospects, Vancouver Canucks, World Junior Hockey Championship

Today in Hockey History: Dec. 4

Matthew Zator | December 4, 2025

Yesterday in Hockey History: Dec. 3 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Dec. 5 The most successful team in National Hockey League history was founded on this date. Decades later, one of…

Categories Archives, Canadiens History, Canucks History, Capitals History, Commentary, Hockey History, Kings History, Oilers History, Rangers History, Red Wings History

Today in Hockey History: Dec. 3

Matthew Zator | December 3, 2025

Yesterday in Hockey History: Dec. 2 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Dec. 4 This date in National Hockey League history has seen a little bit of everything. There were a handful…

Categories Archives, Bruins History, Commentary, Hockey History, Islanders History, Rangers History, Red Wings History, Sharks History

3 Potential Trades Involving Canucks Star Quinn Hughes

Matthew Zator | December 2, 2025

The Vancouver Canucks have been the talk of the NHL rumour mill, thanks to a memo from the front office stating they are listening to offers on almost all of…

Categories Detroit Red Wings, Editor's Choice, New Jersey Devils, Toronto Maple Leafs, Vancouver Canucks

Edmonton Oilers’ Top-20 Goal Scorers All-Time

Matthew Zator | December 2, 2025

*Article was updated in December 2025 The Edmonton Oilers have a long history of prolific goal scorers. Not only that, but they also have a plethora of Hall-of-Fame twine ticklers…

Categories Archives, Edmonton Oilers, Hockey History, Oilers History

Today in Hockey History: Dec. 2

Matthew Zator | December 2, 2025

Yesterday in Hockey History: Dec. 1 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Dec. 3 This date in National Hockey League history has been a somber one for fans in Montreal as they…

Categories Archives, Bruins History, Canadiens History, Capitals History, Commentary, Hockey History, Islanders History, Maple Leafs History

Today in Hockey History: Dec. 1

Matthew Zator | December 1, 2025

Yesterday in Hockey History: Nov. 30 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Dec. 2 For those of you who like to look back at the early days of the National Hockey League,…

Categories Archives, Blackhawks History, Bruins History, Commentary, Hockey History, Maple Leafs History, Red Wings History

Today in Hockey History: Nov. 30

Matthew Zator | November 30, 2025

Yesterday in Hockey History: Nov. 29 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Dec. 1 This date in 2005 saw a major trade that forever changed two franchises. Also, one of the greatest…

Categories Archives, Bruins History, Commentary, Hockey History, Islanders History, Penguins History, Sharks History

Today in Hockey History: Nov. 29

Matthew Zator | November 29, 2025

Yesterday in Hockey History: Nov. 28 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Nov. 30 One of the most important buildings in the history of the National Hockey League hosted its first-ever game…

Categories Archives, Blues History, Canadiens History, Commentary, Hockey History, Kings History, Senators History

Today in Hockey History: Nov. 28

Matthew Zator | November 28, 2025

Yesterday in Hockey History: Nov. 27 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Nov. 29 The date has been quite eventful during National Hockey League history. One goaltending legend played his final game…

Categories Archives, Blues History, Canadiens History, Hockey History, Maple Leafs History, Rangers History
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