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Matthew Zator

Matthew Zator is the assistant managing editor at THW and a writer who lives and breathes Vancouver Canucks hockey, the NHL Draft, and prospects in general. He loves talking about young players and their potential. Matthew is a must-read for Canucks fans and fans of the NHL Draft and its prospects. For interview requests or content information, you can follow Matthew through his social media accounts which are listed under his photo at the conclusion of articles like this one about Tyler Motte. Matthew also co-hosts The Hockey Writers Prospect Corner on YouTube.

Today in Hockey History: Feb. 14

Matthew Zator | February 14, 2023

Valentine’s Day has been quite an eventful date in National Hockey League history. One of the greatest goal-scorers to ever skate experienced some highs and lows. The fans in Motown…

Categories Column, Hockey History, Penguins History, Red Wings History, Sabres History, Sharks History

Today in Hockey History: Feb. 13

Matthew Zator | February 13, 2023

The theme of Feb. 13 throughout National Hockey League history has been bypassing the glory and helping your teammates find the back of the net. In addition to a ton…

Categories Bruins History, Canadiens History, Column, Hockey History, Islanders History, Maple Leafs History

Today in Hockey History: Feb. 12

Matthew Zator | February 12, 2023

Boston and Chicago are two of the charter U.S cities in the National Hockey League, and both of them had plenty of big moments on this date. Plus, the 1980s…

Categories Blackhawks History, Bruins History, Canadiens History, Column, Hockey History

Today Hockey in History: Feb. 11

Matthew Zator | February 11, 2023

Feb. 11 has been a numbers day throughout National Hockey League history. The numbers 400, 500, and 1,000 reappeared multiple times over the decades. Also, there were a handful of…

Categories Bruins History, Column, Ducks History, Hockey History, Oilers History, Penguins History, Rangers History

Today in Hockey History: Feb. 10

Matthew Zator | February 10, 2023

Boston versus Montreal is one of the greatest rivalries in all professional sports, and both cities had big moments on this date in National Hockey League history. Also, we saw…

Categories Bruins History, Canadiens History, Column, Flames History, Hockey History, Maple Leafs History, Red Wings History

Canucks Forgotten Ones: Mike Keane

Matthew Zator | February 9, 2023

Over their 50-year history, the Vancouver Canucks have had many players come through the doors of Rogers Arena and the Pacific Coliseum. It’s hard to remember them all, especially when they are…

Categories Archives, Canucks History, Hockey History, Player Profiles

Today in Hockey History: Feb. 9

Matthew Zator | February 9, 2023

The National Hockey League not only added its most famous individual trophy on this date, but it also announced that it would double in size. All-time greats in both Montreal…

Categories Canadiens History, Column, Ducks History, Flyers History, Hockey History, Islanders History

Today in Hockey History: Feb. 8

Matthew Zator | February 8, 2023

Some of the biggest names in the history of the National Hockey League accomplished feats on this date no other player ever had before. Also, fans in the Windy City…

Categories Blackhawks History, Column, Flyers History, Hockey History, Rangers History, Red Wings History

Canucks Should Look to Move Luke Schenn to Bruins or Lightning

Matthew Zator | February 6, 2023

Bo Horvat won’t be the last player traded out of Vancouver before the 2023 NHL Trade Deadline. He likely is only the first salvo in a retooling of the Vancouver…

Categories Boston Bruins, Tampa Bay Lightning, Trade Deadline, Vancouver Canucks

Today in Hockey History: Feb. 6

Matthew Zator | February 6, 2023

Arguably the best father and son duo in National Hockey League history had huge moments on this date. One of the greatest goal scorers in the game did something no…

Categories Blackhawks History, Blues History, Column, Hockey History, Islanders History

Today in Hockey History: Feb. 5

Matthew Zator | February 5, 2023

Feb. 5 has had a little bit of everything over the years. We saw one of the coolest moments in All-Star Game history. One of the greatest goaltenders to ever…

Categories Blackhawks History, Capitals History, Column, Flyers History, Hockey History, Red Wings History

Today in Hockey History: Feb. 4

Matthew Zator | February 4, 2023

The greatest player to ever strap on a pair of skates had himself three big nights on this date in National Hockey League history. Both teams in New York had…

Categories Column, Hockey History, Islanders History, Kings History, Oilers History, Rangers History
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