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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: 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

Today in Hockey History: Nov. 27

Matthew Zator | November 27, 2025

Yesterday in Hockey History: Nov. 26 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Nov. 28 One of the greatest legends of the National Hockey League had a hat trick of milestones on this…

Categories Archives, Bruins History, Commentary, Hockey History, Maple Leafs History, Penguins History, Rangers History, Red Wings History

Canucks Defeat Ducks 5-4 in Fast-Paced Pacific Division Battle

Matthew Zator | November 27, 2025

The Vancouver Canucks blew 2-0 and 3-1 leads, but a late goal and an empty-netter in the third period ended up being the difference, as they beat the Pacific Division-leading…

Categories Anaheim Ducks, NHL News, Vancouver Canucks

Today in Hockey History: Nov. 26

Matthew Zator | November 26, 2025

Yesterday in Hockey History: Nov. 25 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Nov. 27 If it weren’t for one of the events on Nov. 26, there wouldn’t even be a National Hockey…

Categories Archives, Bruins History, Canadiens History, Commentary, Hockey History, Oilers History, Red Wings History

Today in Hockey History: Nov. 25

Matthew Zator | November 25, 2025

Yesterday in Hockey History: Nov. 24 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Nov. 26 Nov. 25 has been one heck of an eventful date in National Hockey League history. Two of the…

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

Today in Hockey History: Nov. 24

Matthew Zator | November 24, 2025

Yesterday in Hockey History: Nov. 23 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Nov. 25 This date in National Hockey League history was very eventful in both Detroit and Philadelphia. In addition, a…

Categories Archives, Commentary, Flyers History, Hockey History, Islanders History, Penguins History, Red Wings History, Stars History

Flames Push Winning Streak to 3 Games With 5-2 Victory Over Canucks

Matthew Zator | November 24, 2025

The Calgary Flames (8-13-3) trailed early, but scored five straight to take down the Vancouver Canucks (9-12-2) 5-2 on Sunday night at Rogers Arena. It was their third-straight victory, putting…

Categories Calgary Flames, NHL News, Vancouver Canucks

Projected Lineups for Flames vs. Canucks – 11/23/25

Matthew Zator | November 23, 2025

The Calgary Flames 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. FLAMES (7-13-3) at CANUCKS (9-11-2) 9 p.m. ET;…

Categories Calgary Flames, NHL News, Projected Lineups, Vancouver Canucks

Projected Lineups for Kraken vs. Islanders – 11/23/25

Matthew Zator | November 23, 2025

The Seattle Kraken take on the New York Islanders at UBS Arena this afternoon. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others. KRAKEN (11-5-5) at ISLANDERS (12-8-2) 5…

Categories New York Islanders, NHL News, Projected Lineups, Seattle Kraken

Today in Hockey History: Nov. 23

Matthew Zator | November 23, 2025

Yesterday in Hockey History: Nov. 22 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Nov. 24 A pair of Hockey Hall of Famers scored their 600th goals on this date in National Hockey League…

Categories Archives, Canucks History, Commentary, Hockey History, Islanders History, Kings History, Lightning History, Rangers History

3 Standouts From Goldeneyes’ Home Opener Against the Torrent

Matthew Zator | November 22, 2025

The Vancouver Goldeneyes opened their inaugural Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) season with a comeback win over the Seattle Torrent on Friday in front of a sold-out Pacific Coliseum. They…

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