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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.

Projected Lineups for the Oilers vs Canucks – Game 1

Matthew Zator | May 8, 2024

The Edmonton Oilers take on the Vancouver Canucks at Rogers Arena tonight for Game 1 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

Trocheck Lifts Rangers to 4-3 Double Overtime Win Over Hurricanes

Matthew Zator | May 7, 2024

It didn’t take long for this series to see overtime as the fans at MSG got some extra playoff hockey on Tuesday night. Stretching into double-overtime, the New York Rangers…

Categories Carolina Hurricanes, New York Rangers, NHL News

Today in Hockey History: May 6

Matthew Zator | May 6, 2024

There has been a wide range of emotions experienced by the teams and fans of the National Hockey League on this date. One of the biggest offensive nights in playoff…

Categories Archives, Commentary, Devils History, Flyers History, Hockey History, Hurricanes History, Maple Leafs History, Red Wings History

Projected Lineups for the Golden Knights vs Stars – Game 7

Matthew Zator | May 5, 2024

The Vegas Golden Knights take on the Dallas Stars at American Airlines Center tonight for Game 7 of their first round series. Here are the projected/expected lineups, sourced from NHL.com…

Categories Dallas Stars, NHL News, Projected Lineups, Vegas Golden Knights

Projected Lineups for the Maple Leafs vs Bruins – Game 7

Matthew Zator | May 4, 2024

The Toronto Maple Leafs take on the Boston Bruins at TD Garden tonight for Game 7 of their first round series. Here are the projected/expected lineups, sourced from NHL.com staff…

Categories Boston Bruins, NHL News, Projected Lineups, Toronto Maple Leafs

3 Canucks That Need to Step Up in Game 6

Matthew Zator | May 3, 2024

The Vancouver Canucks had a chance to wrap up their first round series against the Nashville Predators in Game 5, but couldn’t push it across the finish line after Nikita…

Categories Vancouver Canucks

Tocchet, Bowness & Brunette Named 2024 Jack Adams Award Finalists

Matthew Zator | May 3, 2024

The NHL announced today the three finalists for the 2023-24 Jack Adams Award, which is given “to the coach adjudged to have contributed the most to his team’s success.” This…

Categories Nashville Predators, NHL News, Vancouver Canucks, Winnipeg Jets

Beckett Sennecke – 2024 NHL Draft Prospect Profile

Matthew Zator | May 3, 2024

Beckett Sennecke 2023-24 Team: Oshawa Generals (OHL)Date of Birth: January 28, 2006Place of Birth: Toronto, ON, CanadaHt: 6-foot-3 Wt: 181 poundsShoots: RightPosition: Right WingNHL Draft Eligibility: 2024 first-year eligible Rankings…

Categories NHL Entry Draft, NHL Prospects

Oilers Move On to 2nd Round After 4-3 Win Over Kings in Game 5

Matthew Zator | May 2, 2024

After a tight 1-0 win in Game 4 that brought their series lead up to 3-1, the Edmonton Oilers finished off the Los Angeles Kings 4-3 in Game 5 to…

Categories Edmonton Oilers, Los Angeles Kings, NHL News

Projected Lineups for the Stars vs Golden Knights – Game 4

Matthew Zator | April 29, 2024

The Dallas Stars take on the Vegas Golden Knights at T-Mobile Arena tonight for Game 4 of their first round series. Here are the projected/expected lineups, sourced from NHL.com staff…

Categories Dallas Stars, NHL News, Projected Lineups, Vegas Golden Knights

Thatcher Demko Becomes Canucks’ First Vezina Trophy Finalist Since 2011

Matthew Zator | April 29, 2024

Thatcher Demko may be injured right now, but he was still named a finalist for the Vezina Trophy on Monday after a stellar regular season where he put together a…

Categories Canucks Goaltending, Vancouver Canucks

Projected Lineups for the Stars vs Golden Knights – Game 3

Matthew Zator | April 27, 2024

The Dallas Stars take on the Vegas Golden Knights at T-Mobile Arena tonight for Game 3 of their first round series. Here are the projected/expected lineups, sourced from NHL.com staff…

Categories Dallas Stars, NHL News, Projected Lineups, Vegas Golden Knights
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