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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. 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

Today in Hockey History: Aug. 8

Matthew Zator | August 8, 2025

Yesterday in Hockey History: Aug. 7 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Aug. 9 Aug. 8 hasn’t traditionally been a busy day when it comes to hockey. Having said that, it did…

Categories Archives, Canadiens History, Commentary, Hockey History, Kings History, Red Wings History

Today in Hockey History: Aug. 7

Matthew Zator | August 7, 2025

Yesterday in Hockey History: Aug. 6 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Aug. 8 Aug. 7 is a bittersweet day in NHL history as the hockey world lost one of its greatest…

Categories Archives, Blackhawks History, Commentary, Hockey History, Penguins History, Sabres History

Today in Hockey History: Aug. 6

Matthew Zator | August 6, 2025

Yesterday in Hockey History: Aug. 5 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Aug. 7 The Nashville Predators hired their first coach in franchise history on this date, and he became one of…

Categories Archives, Commentary, Coyotes History, Hockey History, Hurricanes History, Predators History, Red Wings History

Today in Hockey History: Aug. 5

Matthew Zator | August 5, 2025

Yesterday in Hockey History: Aug. 4 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Aug. 6 Aug. 5 is a bittersweet day in National Hockey League history. It has seen the death of one…

Categories Archives, Blues History, Bruins History, Commentary, Hockey History, Red Wings History

Today in Hockey History: Aug. 4

Matthew Zator | August 4, 2025

Yesterday in Hockey History: Aug. 3 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Aug. 5 A legend of the National Hockey League was born on this date, and one of the biggest stars…

Categories Archives, Canadiens Management, Commentary, Hockey History, Kings History, Oilers History, Rangers History

Canucks’ 5 Burning Questions Heading Into 2025-26 Season

Matthew Zator | August 3, 2025

The Vancouver Canucks and their fans would probably like to forget the 2024-25 season. After winning the Pacific Division and getting within one win of the Western Conference Final in…

Categories Season Previews, Vancouver Canucks

Today in Hockey History: Aug. 3

Matthew Zator | August 3, 2025

Yesterday in Hockey History: Aug. 2 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Aug. 4 Aug. 3 is an interesting date in NHL history. One of the teams in the league’s first wave…

Categories Archives, Capitals History, Commentary, Flyers History, Hockey History, Kings History, Red Wings History

Today in Hockey History: Aug. 2

Matthew Zator | August 2, 2025

Yesterday in Hockey History: Aug. 1 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Aug. 3 Aug. 2 was a big day for the Buffalo Sabres as they pulled off a big trade to…

Categories Archives, Blue Jackets History, Bruins History, Commentary, Hockey History, Hurricanes History, Sabres History

Today in Hockey History: Aug. 1

Matthew Zator | August 1, 2025

Yesterday in Hockey History: July 31 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Aug 2 Aug. 1 is a great date in the history of the New York Rangers as they signed a…

Categories Archives, Canadiens History, Commentary, Flames History, Hockey History, Panthers History, Rangers History, Senators History

Today in Hockey History: July 31

Matthew Zator | July 31, 2025

Yesterday in Hockey History: July 30 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Aug 1 July 31 is full of big names. One of the greatest undrafted players in the history of the…

Categories Archives, Blackhawks History, Commentary, Hockey History, Lightning History, Red Wings History
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