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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. 1

Matthew Zator | November 1, 2025

Yesterday in Hockey History: Oct. 31 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Nov. 2 Nov. 1 was a big date for one of the greatest goaltenders in NHL history. Plus, there were…

Categories Archives, Blues History, Bruins History, Canadiens History, Hockey History, Islanders History, Penguins History, Red Wings History

Today in Hockey History: Oct. 31

Matthew Zator | October 31, 2025

Yesterday in Hockey History: Oct. 30 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Nov. 1 Halloween has provided us with plenty of (hat) tricks and treats throughout the history of the National Hockey…

Categories Archives, Blackhawks History, Canadiens History, Canucks History, Commentary, Flyers History, Hockey History, Oilers History, Rangers History

7 Takeaways From Canucks’ First 11 Games of 2025-26 Season

Matthew Zator | October 30, 2025

The Vancouver Canucks are now 11 games into the 2025-26 season and sit one game below .500 at 5-6-0. They sit firmly in the middle of the Pacific Division, five…

Categories Vancouver Canucks

Today in Hockey History: Oct. 30

Matthew Zator | October 30, 2025

Yesterday in Hockey History: Oct. 29 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Oct. 31 One of the greatest lines in NHL history was put together for the first time on this date.…

Categories Archives, Blues History, Bruins History, Canadiens History, Commentary, Hockey History, Lightning History

Canucks: 3 Most Notable Indigenous Players

Matthew Zator | October 29, 2025

The Vancouver Canucks began their 2024-25 preseason schedule commemorating National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on Sept. 24 at Rogers Arena and Sept. 25 at Abbotsford Centre. Last season, they…

Categories Archives, Canucks History, Hockey History, Vancouver Canucks

Today in Hockey History: Oct. 29

Matthew Zator | October 29, 2025

Yesterday in Hockey History: Oct. 28 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Oct. 30 Some of the most legendary players in NHL history added to their resumes on this date. Detroit and…

Categories Archives, Canadiens History, Commentary, Devils History, Hockey History, Islanders History, Penguins History, Red Wings History

Rangers & Quick Shut Out Canucks in J.T. Miller’s Return to Vancouver

Matthew Zator | October 29, 2025

The Vancouver Canucks welcomed back J.T. Miller to Rogers Arena on Tuesday for the first time since he was traded to the New York Rangers last season. He had faced…

Categories New York Rangers, NHL News, Vancouver Canucks

Today in Hockey History: Oct. 28

Matthew Zator | October 28, 2025

Yesterday in Hockey History: Oct. 27 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Oct. 29 This date in NHL history has had some great moments on both the East and West Coasts and…

Categories Archives, Commentary, Hockey History, Islanders History, Kings History, Penguins History, Rangers History, Sabres History

Today in Hockey History: Oct. 27

Matthew Zator | October 27, 2025

Yesterday in Hockey History: Oct. 26 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Oct. 28 On this date in NHL history, one legendary player drew even with another all-time great. Plus, five Russian-born…

Categories Archives, Blue Jackets History, Canucks History, Commentary, Golden Knights History, Hockey History, Islanders History, Red Wings History

Sherwood’s 2 Goals Lead Canucks to 4-3 Overtime Victory Over the Oilers

Matthew Zator | October 27, 2025

The Vancouver Canucks hosted the Edmonton Oilers at Rogers Arena on Sunday night for the second half of a back-to-back for both teams. The Canucks were coming off a 4-3…

Categories Edmonton Oilers, NHL News, Vancouver Canucks

Projected Lineups for Oilers vs. Canucks – 10/26/25

Matthew Zator | October 26, 2025

The Edmonton Oilers 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. OILERS (4-4-1) at CANUCKS (4-5-0) 10 p.m. ET;…

Categories Edmonton Oilers, NHL News, Projected Lineups, Vancouver Canucks

Projected Lineups for Rangers vs. Flames – 10/26/25

Matthew Zator | October 26, 2025

The New York Rangers take on the Calgary Flames at Scotiabank Saddledome tonight. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others. RANGERS (3-4-2) at FLAMES (1-7-1) 8 p.m.…

Categories Calgary Flames, New York Rangers, NHL News, Projected Lineups
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