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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: Aug. 17

Matthew Zator | August 17, 2025

Yesterday in Hockey History: Aug. 16 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Aug. 18 Aug. 17 is a sad date for New York hockey fans as an era came to an end…

Categories Archives, Blackhawks History, Blues History, Commentary, Flyers History, Hockey History, Islanders History

Today in Hockey History: Aug. 16

Matthew Zator | August 16, 2025

Yesterday in Hockey History: Aug. 15 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Aug. 17 Over the years. Aug. 16 proved to be a very action-packed day for the NHL’s residents in Arizona.…

Categories Archives, Blues History, Canadiens History, Commentary, Coyotes History, Hockey History, Red Wings History

Today in Hockey History: Aug. 15

Matthew Zator | August 15, 2025

Yesterday in Hockey History: Aug. 14 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Aug. 16 Aug. 15 has been a very interesting day in National Hockey League history. This date has seen a…

Categories Archives, Blackhawks History, Canucks History, Hockey History, Rangers History, Senators History

Today in Hockey History: Aug. 14

Matthew Zator | August 14, 2025

Yesterday in Hockey History: Aug. 13 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Aug. 15 Some big names in the history of the National Hockey League’s “Original 6” franchise made news on this…

Categories Archives, Commentary, Flyers History, Hockey History, Maple Leafs History, Rangers History, Senators History

Vancouver Canucks’ Top 10 Prospects: 2025-26 Preseason Edition

Matthew Zator | August 13, 2025

The Vancouver Canucks added six new prospects to their pool at the 2025 NHL Draft, including two that now appear in this year’s top five. A couple also graduated from…

Categories Canucks Prospects, Season Previews, Vancouver Canucks

Today in Hockey History: Aug. 13

Matthew Zator | August 13, 2025

Yesterday in Hockey History: Aug. 12 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Aug. 14 The month of August has not usually been a busy one in NHL history. However, this date has…

Categories Archives, Blues History, Commentary, Flyers History, Hockey History, Kings History

Today in Hockey History: Aug. 12

Matthew Zator | August 12, 2025

Yesterday in Hockey History: Aug. 11 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Aug. 13 A Hall of Fame defenseman announced his retirement on this date, although he did not exactly spend much…

Categories Archives, Canadiens History, Commentary, Hockey History, Jets History, Senators History

Today in Hockey History: Aug. 11

Matthew Zator | August 11, 2025

Yesterday in Hockey History: Aug. 10 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Aug. 12 This date has seen its fair share of memorable events in National Hockey League history. The Los Angeles…

Categories Archives, Commentary, Coyotes History, Ducks History, Hockey History, Kings History, Maple Leafs History

Today in Hockey History: Aug. 10

Matthew Zator | August 10, 2025

Yesterday in Hockey History: Aug. 9 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Aug. 11 Aug. 10 has been both a hectic and sad day in NHL history, as Hall of Famer and…

Categories Archives, Avalanche History, Blackhawks History, Canucks History, Commentary, Ducks History, Hockey History

Canucks 2025-26 Opponent Preview: Calgary Flames

Matthew Zator | August 9, 2025

Welcome to my annual opponent preview series where I will go division-by-division looking at how the Vancouver Canucks match up against the teams they will be facing during the regular…

Categories Calgary Flames, Season Previews, Vancouver Canucks

Today in Hockey History: Aug. 9

Matthew Zator | August 9, 2025

Yesterday in Hockey History: Aug. 8 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Aug. 10 This date in National Hockey League history has had a little bit of everything over the years. The…

Categories Archives, Blues History, Commentary, Hockey History, Kings History, Oilers History, Rangers History

Canucks News & Rumours: Pettersson Wants ‘Revenge’, Kravtsov Returns & Bjorck Shines

Matthew Zator | August 8, 2025

In this edition of Vancouver Canucks News & Rumours, Vitali Kravtsov has returned to North America on a one-year deal after spending the last two seasons in the Kontinental Hockey…

Categories Commentary, News and Rumors, Vancouver Canucks
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