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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.

Today in Hockey History: Dec. 8

Matthew Zator | December 8, 2025

Dec. 8 has been a very unique date in National Hockey League history. It gave us the first goal that was actually shot into the net by a goaltender. It…

Categories Archives, Blackhawks History, Blues History, Commentary, Ducks History, Flames History, Flyers History, Hockey History, Maple Leafs History

Projected Lineups for Blackhawks vs Ducks – 12/7/25

Matthew Zator | December 7, 2025

The Chicago Blackhawks take on the Anaheim Ducks at the Honda Center tonight. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others.  BLACKHAWKS (12-10-6) at DUCKS (17-10-1) 8 p.m.…

Categories Anaheim Ducks, Chicago Blackhawks, NHL News, Projected Lineups

Projected Lineups for Blues vs Canadiens – 12/7/25

Matthew Zator | December 7, 2025

The St. Louis Blues take on the Montreal Canadiens at the Bell Centre tonight. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others.  BLUES (10-12-7) at CANADIENS (15-9-3) 7…

Categories Montreal Canadiens, NHL News, Projected Lineups, St Louis Blues

Projected Lineups for Golden Knights vs Rangers – 12/7/25

Matthew Zator | December 7, 2025

The Vegas Golden Knights take on the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden tonight. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others. GOLDEN…

Categories New York Rangers, NHL News, Projected Lineups, Vegas Golden Knights

Projected Lineups for Blue Jackets vs Capitals – 12/7/25

Matthew Zator | December 7, 2025

The Columbus Blue Jackets take on the Washington Capitals at Capital One Arena tonight. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others. BLUE JACKETS (13-9-6)…

Categories Columbus Blue Jackets, NHL News, Projected Lineups, Washington Capitals

Today in Hockey History: Dec. 7

Matthew Zator | December 7, 2025

Yesterday in Hockey History: Dec. 6 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Dec. 8 This was a significant date in Montreal as their greatest captain played his first game with the “C”…

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

Projected Lineups for Wild vs Canucks – 12/6/25

Matthew Zator | December 6, 2025

The Minnesota Wild take on the Vancouver Canucks at Rogers Arena tonight. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others. WILD (15-8-5) at CANUCKS (10-15-3) 10 p.m.…

Categories Minnesota Wild, NHL News, Projected Lineups, Vancouver Canucks

Today in Hockey History: Dec. 6

Matthew Zator | December 6, 2025

Yesterday in Hockey History: Dec. 5 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Dec. 7 The greatest player to ever skate in the National Hockey League set another one of his numerous records…

Categories Archives, Blackhawks History, Flyers History, Hockey History, Lightning History, Oilers History, Senators History

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
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