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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 Kraken vs Wild – 4/18/24

Matthew Zator | April 18, 2024

The Seattle Kraken take on the Minnesota Wild at Xcel Energy Center tonight. Here are the projected/expected lineups, sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents and others. KRAKEN (33-35-13) at WILD (39-33-9) 7…

Categories Minnesota Wild, NHL News, Projected Lineups, Seattle Kraken

Canucks Clinch Pacific Division After 4-1 Win Over Flames

Matthew Zator | April 17, 2024

With their 4-1 victory over the Calgary Flames, the Vancouver Canucks have clinched the Pacific Division for the first time in their history. The last time they won the division…

Categories NHL News, Vancouver Canucks

NHL Playoff Clinching Scenarios & Storylines – 4/16/24

Matthew Zator | April 16, 2024

The NHL has eight games scheduled for the evening of April 16, with two playoff-clinching scenarios, two potential division titles, one potential conference title, and more. Here is a breakdown…

Categories NHL News

Projected Lineups for the Flames vs Canucks – 4/16/24

Matthew Zator | April 16, 2024

The Calgary Flames 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. FLAMES (37-38-5) at CANUCKS (49-22-9) 10 p.m.…

Categories Calgary Flames, NHL News, Projected Lineups, Vancouver Canucks

Projected Lineups for the Maple Leafs vs Panthers – 4/16/24

Matthew Zator | April 16, 2024

The Toronto Maple Leafs take on the Florida Panthers at Amerant Bank Arena tonight. Here are the projected/expected lineups, sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents and others. MAPLE LEAFS (46-24-10)…

Categories Florida Panthers, NHL News, Projected Lineups, Toronto Maple Leafs

Projected Lineups for the Sharks vs Oilers – 4/15/24

Matthew Zator | April 15, 2024

The San Jose Sharks take on the Edmonton Oilers at Rogers Place tonight. Here are the projected/expected lineups, sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents and others. SHARKS (19-52-9) at OILERS (48-25-6) 9:30…

Categories Edmonton Oilers, NHL News, Projected Lineups, San Jose Sharks

Projected Lineups for the Canadiens vs Red Wings – 4/15/24

Matthew Zator | April 15, 2024

The Montreal Canadiens take on the Detroit Red Wings at Little Caesars Arena tonight. Here are the projected/expected lineups, sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents and others. CANADIENS (30-36-14) at RED…

Categories Detroit Red Wings, Montreal Canadiens, NHL News, Projected Lineups

Projected Lineups for the Predators vs Penguins – 4/15/24

Matthew Zator | April 15, 2024

The Nashville Predators take on the Pittsburgh Penguins at PPG Paints Arena tonight. Here are the projected/expected lineups, sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents and others. PREDATORS (47-29-5) at PENGUINS (37-31-12) 7…

Categories Nashville Predators, NHL News, Pittsburgh Penguins, Projected Lineups

Vancouver Canucks’ 2023-24 Team Awards

Matthew Zator | April 14, 2024

The Vancouver Canucks by all accounts, despite their struggles since the All-Star Break, have had a phenomenal season so far. They have already tied their third-best point total of all-time…

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Minnesota Wild’s Liam Ohgren Scores First NHL Goal

Matthew Zator | April 14, 2024

Liam Ohgren made his NHL debut against the Vegas Golden Knights on Friday (April 12) and was held to two shots in 14:07 of ice time. But that slump was…

Categories Minnesota Wild, NHL News

Projected Lineups for the Canucks vs Oilers – 4/13/24

Matthew Zator | April 13, 2024

The Vancouver Canucks take on the Edmonton Oilers at Rogers Place tonight. Here are the projected/expected lineups, sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents and others. CANUCKS (48-22-9) at OILERS (48-24-6) 10 p.m.…

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

Flyers’ Travis Konecny Hits 400 Career Points

Matthew Zator | April 13, 2024

Since being drafted 24th overall by the Philadelphia Flyers in 2015, Travis Konecny has been pretty consistent over his NHL career. Debuting as a 19-year-old in 2016-17, he has five…

Categories NHL News, Philadelphia Flyers
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