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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.

Aydar Suniev – 2023 NHL Draft Prospect Profile

Matthew Zator | May 9, 2023

Aydar Suniev 2022-23 Team: Penticton VeesDate of Birth: November 16, 2004Place of Birth: Kazan, RussiaHt: 6-foot-2 Wt: 205 poundsShoots: LeftPosition: Left WingNHL Draft Eligibility: 2023 first-year eligible Rankings Penticton Vees…

Categories NHL Entry Draft, NHL Prospects

Canucks Prospects Report: Bains, Lekkerimaki, Johansson & More

Matthew Zator | May 1, 2023

Welcome to the latest Vancouver Canucks Prospects Report. With the offseason in full swing for many prospects and the Abbotsford Canucks one loss away from elimination, this might be one…

Categories Abbotsford Canucks, Canucks Prospects

Abbotsford Canucks vs. Calgary Wranglers AHL Playoff Preview

Matthew Zator | April 24, 2023

After dispatching the Bakersfield Condors in two games by scores of 3-0 and 4-2 respectively, the Abbotsford Canucks move on to the Calgary Wranglers – who have been sitting at…

Categories Abbotsford Canucks, Previews and Predictions, Vancouver Canucks

Canucks Prospects Report: Hirose, Woo, Lekkerimaki & More

Matthew Zator | April 10, 2023

The Vancouver Canucks have only three games left to play this season, but the Abbotsford Canucks are gearing up for a (hopefully) long playoff run in the American Hockey League…

Categories Abbotsford Canucks, Canucks Prospects

Canucks’ 3 Up, 3 Down: McDonough, Tocchet, Demko & More

Matthew Zator | April 6, 2023

The Vancouver Canucks are just playing out their season as they have now been mathematically eliminated from the 2023 Playoffs. While this was an inevitable piece of news, it still…

Categories Commentary, Vancouver Canucks

William Whitelaw – 2023 NHL Draft Prospect Profile

Matthew Zator | March 31, 2023

William Whitelaw 2022-23 Team: Youngstown Phantoms (USHL)Date of Birth: February 5, 2005Place of Birth: Rosemount, MNHt: 5-foot-9 Wt: 172 poundsShoots: RightPosition: CenterNHL Draft Eligibility: 2023 first-year eligible Rankings William Whitelaw…

Categories NHL Entry Draft, NHL Prospects, Player Profiles

Canucks Prospects Report: McDonough, Sasson & More

Matthew Zator | March 27, 2023

It’s been a busy news week for Vancouver Canucks prospects as Aidan McDonough made his NHL debut against the Chicago Blackhawks and the Abbotsford Canucks clinched a spot in the…

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Sedins’ Hall of Fame Credentials

Matthew Zator | March 23, 2023

*This article was originally published in 2020 Brian Burke pulled off one of the most important deals in National Hockey League history when he wheeled and dealed at the 1999…

Categories Canucks History, Hockey History

Canucks’ 3 Up, 3 Down: Hughes, Pettersson, Kuzmenko & More

Matthew Zator | March 21, 2023

Surprise, surprise, the Vancouver Canucks are playing exceptional hockey in March amidst another lost season where they won’t make the playoffs. Instead of finishing in the bottom five, they likely…

Categories Commentary, Vancouver Canucks

3 Canucks in the 2022-23 Rumour Mill That Shouldn’t Be Traded

Matthew Zator | March 17, 2023

The Vancouver Canucks have been playing some inspired hockey in the past few weeks under new head coach Rick Tocchet. They are playing with structure and winning games, including a…

Categories Vancouver Canucks

Canucks Prospects Report: McDonough, Kudryavtsev & Bloom

Matthew Zator | March 13, 2023

In this edition of the Vancouver Canucks Prospects Report it’s signing season as Aidan McDonough and Kirill Kudryavtsev both put pen to paper on their entry-level contracts (ELC) this past…

Categories Canucks Prospects

Matthew Wood – 2023 NHL Draft Prospect Profile

Matthew Zator | March 11, 2023

Matthew Wood 2022-23 Team: University of ConnecticutDate of Birth: Feb. 6, 2005Place of Birth: Lethbridge, AB, CANHt: 6-foot-4 Wt: 193 poundsShoots: RightPosition: Right WingNHL Draft Eligibility: 2023 first-year eligible Rankings…

Categories NHL Entry Draft, NHL Prospects, Player Profiles
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