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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.

Wennberg Overtime Hero as Rangers Beat Panthers 5-4 in Game 3

Matthew Zator | May 26, 2024

In a back-and-forth affair, the New York Rangers beat the Florida Panthers 5-4 in overtime to take a 2-1 series lead in the Eastern Conference Final. After a video review,…

Categories Florida Panthers, New York Rangers, NHL News

Sacha Boisvert – 2024 NHL Draft Prospect Profile

Matthew Zator | May 25, 2024

Sacha Boisvert 2023-24 Team: Muskegon Lumberjacks (USHL)Date of Birth: March 17, 2006Place of Birth: Trois-Rivieres, Quebec, CanadaHt: 6-foot-2 Wt: 179 poundsShoots: LeftPosition: CenterNHL Draft Eligibility: 2024 first-year eligible Rankings As…

Categories NHL Entry Draft, NHL Prospects

McDavid Leads Oilers Past Stars in Game 1 of Western Conference Final

Matthew Zator | May 24, 2024

The Edmonton Oilers defeated the Dallas Stars 3-2 in double overtime to take the first game of their Western Conference Final series. Connor McDavid provided the heroics with his third…

Categories Dallas Stars, Edmonton Oilers, NHL News

Canucks Forgotten Ones: Michael Peca

Matthew Zator | May 23, 2024

Over their 54-year history, the Vancouver Canucks have had many players come through the doors of Rogers Arena and the Pacific Coliseum. It’s hard to remember them all, especially when they are…

Categories Canucks History, Hockey History, Vancouver Canucks

Canucks’ 3 Up, 3 Down: Di Giuseppe, Pettersson, McDavid & More

Matthew Zator | May 18, 2024

The Vancouver Canucks are only one win away from punching their ticket to the Western Conference Final for the first time since 2011 after a dramatic 3-2 victory in Game…

Categories Commentary, Vancouver Canucks

Projected Lineups for the Oilers vs Canucks – Game 5

Matthew Zator | May 16, 2024

The Edmonton Oilers take on the Vancouver Canucks at Rogers Arena tonight for Game 5 of their second round series. Here are the projected/expected lineups, sourced from NHL.com staff writers,…

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

Cole Hutson – 2024 NHL Draft Prospect Profile

Matthew Zator | May 13, 2024

Cole Hutson 2023-24 Team: U.S. National U18 Team/USNTDP JuniorsDate of Birth: June 28, 2006Place of Birth: North Barrington, IL, USAHt: 5-foot-10 Wt: 165 poundsShoots: LeftPosition: DefensemanNHL Draft Eligibility: 2024 first-year…

Categories NHL Entry Draft, NHL Prospects

Arturs Silovs Steals Game 3 for Canucks With 42 Saves

Matthew Zator | May 13, 2024

The all-Canadian matchup between the Vancouver Canucks and Edmonton Oilers continued on Mother’s Day and it was a 42-save gem by rookie Arturs Silovs and a two-goal performance by Elias…

Categories Edmonton Oilers, NHL News, Vancouver Canucks

Projected Lineups for the Canucks vs Oilers – Game 3

Matthew Zator | May 12, 2024

The Vancouver Canucks take on the Edmonton Oilers at Rogers Place tonight for Game 3 of their second round series. Here are the projected/expected lineups, sourced from NHL.com staff writers,…

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

Seguin & Stankoven Lead Stars to 4-1 Win Over Avalanche in Game 3

Matthew Zator | May 12, 2024

The Dallas Stars didn’t let the Colorado Avalanche stage a comeback on this night as youngster Logan Stankoven and veteran Tyler Seguin had two goals apiece to lead the Stars…

Categories Colorado Avalanche, Dallas Stars, NHL News

Projected Lineups for the Oilers vs Canucks – Game 2

Matthew Zator | May 10, 2024

The Edmonton Oilers take on the Vancouver Canucks at Rogers Arena tonight for Game 2 of their second round series. Here are the projected/expected lineups, sourced from NHL.com staff writers,…

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

Canucks’ Lindholm & Zadorov Proving Their Worth in the Playoffs

Matthew Zator | May 10, 2024

The Vancouver Canucks have treated their fans to some excitement and drama so far in the 2024 Playoffs. They should be called the “Comeback Canucks” at this point given their…

Categories Editor's Choice, Vancouver Canucks
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