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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.

Canucks 3 Up, 3 Down: Hughes, Pettersson, Defensive Struggles & More

Matthew Zator | November 20, 2025

The Vancouver Canucks continue alternating wins and losses and now sit at a mediocre 9-10-2 for a total of 20 points. They are well behind their pace from last season,…

Categories Commentary, Vancouver Canucks

Today in Hockey History: Nov. 20

Matthew Zator | November 20, 2025

Yesterday in Hockey History: Nov. 19 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Nov. 21 This is a pretty important date for Boston in National Hockey League history. Nov. 20 has also been…

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

Today in Hockey History: Nov. 19

Matthew Zator | November 19, 2025

Yesterday in Hockey History: Nov. 18 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Nov. 20 This date in National Hockey History has seen quite a bit of action in New York, both on…

Categories Archives, Canucks History, Commentary, Hockey History, Islanders History, Penguins History, Rangers History

Today in Hockey History: Nov. 18

Matthew Zator | November 18, 2025

Yesterday in Hockey History: Nov. 17 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Nov. 19 This date has been huge in both Detroit and Toronto as some of the greatest players in NHL…

Categories Archives, Canadiens History, Canucks History, Commentary, Hockey History, Maple Leafs History, Red Wings History

Today in Hockey History: Nov. 17

Matthew Zator | November 17, 2025

Yesterday in Hockey History: Nov. 16 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Nov. 18 Nov. 17 saw the first-ever meeting between the two highest scorers in NHL history. This date has also…

Categories Archives, Blackhawks History, Commentary, Hockey History, Islanders History, Oilers History, Penguins History

Canucks Are Really Missing Pius Suter This Season

Matthew Zator | November 16, 2025

Shortly after Filip Chytil was acquired from the New York Rangers in the trade for JT Miller, he went down with a concussion and ended up missing the rest of…

Categories Vancouver Canucks

Today in Hockey History: Nov. 16

Matthew Zator | November 16, 2025

Yesterday in Hockey History: Nov. 15 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Nov. 17 Nov. 16 has seen quite a few memorable moments in NHL history, including an “Original 6” franchise taking…

Categories Archives, Bruins History, Canadiens History, Commentary, Ducks History, Flames History, Hockey History, Kings History, Rangers History, Red Wings History, Sharks History

Today in Hockey History: Nov. 15

Matthew Zator | November 15, 2025

Yesterday in Hockey History: Nov. 14 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Nov. 16 This date in NHL history was especially good for players named Bobby. It has also provided many memorable…

Categories Archives, Bruins History, Commentary, Flyers History, Hockey History, Islanders History, Rangers History, Sabres History

Today in Hockey History: Nov. 14

Matthew Zator | November 14, 2025

Yesterday in Hockey History: Nov. 13 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Nov. 15 This date in NHL history saw a son join his father in the 1,000-point club. There were also…

Categories Archives, Avalanche Goaltending, Bruins History, Canucks History, Commentary, Flames History, Hockey History, Oilers History, Stars History

Today in Hockey History: Nov. 13

Matthew Zator | November 13, 2025

Yesterday in Hockey History: Nov. 12 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Nov. 14 This extremely busy day in National Hockey League history included a little bit of everything. For the first…

Categories Archives, Blackhawks History, Blues History, Commentary, Hockey History, Predators History, Sabres History

Canucks’ 3 Up, 3 Down: Demko, O’Connor, DeBrusk, Special Teams & More

Matthew Zator | November 12, 2025

Say what you want about the Vancouver Canucks, this team has been a resilient bunch so far this season. Despite the injuries that have decimated the roster at all positions,…

Categories Commentary, Vancouver Canucks

Today in Hockey History: Nov. 12

Matthew Zator | November 12, 2025

Yesterday in Hockey History: Nov. 11 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Nov. 13 This has been a very interesting and busy date in NHL history. A legendary arena opened, a bitter…

Categories Archives, Canadiens History, Canucks History, Commentary, Hockey History, Hurricanes History, Maple Leafs History, Oilers History, Penguins History
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