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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: March 19

Matthew Zator | March 19, 2026

Yesterday in Hockey History: March 18 Tomorrow in Hockey History: March 20 The NHL history made on this date spans nearly a century. The names in today’s column read like a…

Categories Archives, Blues History, Canadiens History, Column, Hockey History, Panthers History, Rangers History

Today in Hockey History: March 18

Matthew Zator | March 18, 2026

Yesterday in Hockey History: March 17 Tomorrow in Hockey History: March 19 If you are a fan of the Original Six-era National Hockey League history, then March 18 is the date…

Categories Archives, Blackhawks History, Bruins History, Canadiens History, Capitals History, Column, Ducks History, Hockey History, Red Wings History

Today in Hockey History: March 17

Matthew Zator | March 17, 2026

Yesterday in Hockey History: March 16 Tomorrow in Hockey History: March 18 The greatest of them all had another huge day on this date in NHL history. Plus, two of the…

Categories Archives, Bruins History, Canadiens History, Column, Flyers History, Hockey History, Maple Leafs History, Oilers History

Flames Prospects Report: Gross, Wyttenbach, Basha & More

Matthew Zator | March 17, 2026

Welcome back to another edition of the Calgary Flames Prospect Report. As we hit the mid-March stretch, the focus in the organization has shifted significantly toward the future. While the…

Categories Calgary Flames, Flames Prospects

Canucks Prospects Report: Klimovich Eyes History, CHL Playoffs, NCAA Tournament & More

Matthew Zator | March 17, 2026

Welcome back to the Vancouver Canucks Prospects Report. As we cross the mid-point of March, the atmosphere around the organization is defined by a distinct duality. While the big club…

Categories Abbotsford Canucks, Canucks Prospects, Vancouver Canucks

Today in Hockey History: March 16

Matthew Zator | March 16, 2026

Yesterday in Hockey History: March 15 Tomorrow in Hockey History: March 17 Today is about scoring goals and keeping them out of the net, as this date in National Hockey League…

Categories Archives, Bruins History, Canadiens History, Capitals History, Column, Hockey History, Lightning History, Red Wings History

Canucks Week Ahead: Schedule & Storylines – Boeser Committed to Rebuild, BRO Line, Culture & More

Matthew Zator | March 15, 2026

As the Vancouver Canucks (20-38-8) navigate the week of March 15–22, 2026, the organization is fully embracing its “New Era” identity. While the team remains at the bottom of the…

Categories Column, Vancouver Canucks

Today in Hockey History: March 15

Matthew Zator | March 15, 2026

Yesterday in Hockey History: March 14 Tomorrow in Hockey History: March 16 March 15 has been a good date in National Hockey League history for defensemen and an even better one…

Categories Archives, Bruins History, Capitals History, Column, Hockey History, Maple Leafs History, Oilers History, Penguins History, Rangers History, Red Wings History

Viggo Bjorck – 2026 NHL Draft Prospect Profile

Matthew Zator | March 14, 2026

Viggo Bjorck 2025-26 Team: Djurgardens IF (SHL & U20 Nationell)Date of Birth: March 12, 2008Place of Birth: Stockholm, SwedenHt: 5-foot-10 Wt: 172 poundsShoots: RightPosition: Center/Right WingNHL Draft Eligibility: 2026 first-year eligible Rankings…

Categories NHL Entry Draft, NHL Prospects

Canucks Have 2 Promising Line Combinations for 2026-27

Matthew Zator | March 14, 2026

There’s not much to cheer about if you are a Vancouver Canucks fan right now. The team is dead last in the NHL with 48 points and is on pace…

Categories Vancouver Canucks

Today in Hockey History: March 14

Matthew Zator | March 14, 2026

Yesterday in Hockey History: March 13 Tomorrow in Hockey History: March 15 This date in NHL history is full of some of the biggest names ever to play the game. A…

Categories Archives, Canadiens History, Column, Flyers History, Hockey History, Maple Leafs History, Montreal Canadiens, Philadelphia Flyers, Toronto Maple Leafs

2025-26 Canucks Is the Worst Team in Franchise History

Matthew Zator | March 13, 2026

For the modern hockey fan, the “expansion era” is a term usually reserved for black-and-white clips of players in woolen sweaters and goalies without masks. Yet, for the 2025-26 Vancouver…

Categories Canucks History, Vancouver Canucks
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