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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.

Jets Clinch Playoff Spot After 5-2 Win Over Flames

Matthew Zator | April 4, 2024

The Winnipeg Jets are back in the playoffs for the second straight season and eighth time in franchise history after beating the Calgary Flames 5-2 on Thursday night. Paced by…

Categories NHL News, Winnipeg Jets

Panthers’ Coach Paul Maurice Moves Into 4th for All-Time Wins

Matthew Zator | April 4, 2024

Paul Maurice has had quite the coaching career for a guy who is only 57 years old. On Thursday, he passed Lindy Ruff on the all-time wins list with his…

Categories Florida Panthers, NHL Coaching, NHL News

Blue Jackets Welcome Back Former Coach Ken Hitchcock

Matthew Zator | April 4, 2024

Tonight the Columbus Blue Jackets welcomed back former head coach Ken Hitchcock, who coached the team from 2006-2010. While they didn’t have a lot of success with him behind the…

Categories Columbus Blue Jackets, NHL News

Bruins’ Brad Marchand Hits the 400-Goal Plateau

Matthew Zator | April 4, 2024

Boston Bruins captain Brad Marchand just hit a major milestone in his career with his 400th goal in the NHL. He opened the scoring 2:12 into the first period against…

Categories Boston Bruins, NHL News

Projected Lineups for the Avalanche vs Wild – 4/4/24

Matthew Zator | April 4, 2024

The Colorado Avalanche 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. AVALANCHE (47-22-6) at WILD (36-29-9) 8…

Categories Colorado Avalanche, Minnesota Wild, NHL News, Projected Lineups

Projected Lineups for the Blues vs Predators – 4/4/24

Matthew Zator | April 4, 2024

The St. Louis Blues take on the Nashville Predators at Bridgestone Arena tonight. Here are the projected/expected lineups, sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents and others. BLUES (40-31-4) at PREDATORS (43-28-4) 8…

Categories Nashville Predators, NHL News, Projected Lineups, St Louis Blues

Projected Lineups for the Penguins vs Capitals – 4/4/24

Matthew Zator | April 4, 2024

The Pittsburgh Penguins take on the Washington Capitals at Capital One Arena tonight. Here are the projected/expected lineups, sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents and others. PENGUINS (34-30-11) at CAPITALS (36-28-10) 7…

Categories NHL News, Pittsburgh Penguins, Projected Lineups, Washington Capitals

Projected Lineups for the Islanders vs Blue Jackets – 4/4/24

Matthew Zator | April 4, 2024

The New York Islanders take on the Columbus Blue Jackets at Nationwide Arena tonight. Here are the projected/expected lineups, sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents and others. ISLANDERS (33-27-15) at BLUE…

Categories Columbus Blue Jackets, New York Islanders, NHL News, Projected Lineups

Projected Lineups for the Lightning vs Canadiens – 4/4/24

Matthew Zator | April 4, 2024

The Montreal Canadiens take on the Tampa Bay Lightning at Bell Centre tonight. Here are the projected/expected lineups, sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents and others. LIGHTNING (42-26-7) at CANADIENS (29-33-12) 7…

Categories Montreal Canadiens, NHL News, Projected Lineups, Tampa Bay Lightning

Projected Lineups for the Canucks vs Coyotes – 4/3/24

Matthew Zator | April 3, 2024

The Vancouver Canucks take on the Arizona Coyotes at Mullett Arena tonight. Here are the projected/expected lineups, sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents and others. CANUCKS (46-21-8) at COYOTES (31-38-5) 10 p.m.…

Categories Arizona Coyotes, NHL News, Projected Lineups, Vancouver Canucks

Marcus Foligno Will Miss Rest of Season After Successful Surgery

Matthew Zator | April 2, 2024

Just before their game against the Ottawa Senators, the Minnesota Wild announced that Marcus Foligno will miss the rest of the season after successful core muscle repair surgery. They expect…

Categories Minnesota Wild, NHL News

Maple Leafs Sign Jacob Quillan to 2-Year Entry-Level Contract

Matthew Zator | April 1, 2024

The Toronto Maple Leafs have reportedly signed Jacob Quillan to a two-year entry-level contract. The 22-year-old centerman was a sought-after NCAA free agent out of Quinnipiac University after scoring 17…

Categories Maple Leafs Prospects, NHL News, Toronto Maple Leafs
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