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Zach Hopkins

Zach Hopkins is a life-long hockey fan from the suburbs of Philadelphia. Aside from studying, watching and playing the game, he can be found teaching it to his four-year-old son who can now name all 30 teams and their best players and can differentiate between all 30 goal horns. At The Hockey Writers, Zach is a Philadelphia Flyers contributor.

Hockey Cares: Defending The Blue Line

Zach Hopkins | October 26, 2015

It’s said that children are our future. This statement holds true in so many aspects of life, including hockey. Before generational players like Wayne Gretzky, Sidney Crosby and now Connor…

Hockey Cares: The Washington Capitals

Zach Hopkins | October 12, 2015

When it comes to hockey in the District of Columbia, there is plenty to be excited about; the Washington Capitals are one of the premier teams in the National Hockey…

Scott Laughton Has Earned His Spot With Flyers

Zach Hopkins | October 9, 2015

Scott Laughton’s first taste of the NHL came in the summer of 2012 when he was drafted 20th overall by the Philadelphia Flyers. While most of the other draftees were…

Hockey Cares: #HartnellDown Foundation

Zach Hopkins | October 5, 2015

Columbus Blue Jackets forward Scott Hartnell is known for being a gritty, in-your-face player that will do whatever it takes for his team to win. He can man the wing…

Hockey Cares: The Power of The Cup

Zach Hopkins | September 28, 2015

The Stanley Cup. A 34 and 1/2-pound silver trophy that is easily one of the most recognizable pieces of championship hardware in all of sports. It’s significance is unmistakable; the…

Hockey Cares: Flyers Youth Special Hockey Club

Zach Hopkins | September 21, 2015

In 2014, my then three-year-old son was diagnosed with Severe Aplastic Anemia, a life-threatening condition in which the bone marrow does not function properly. As a result, the body’s blood…

Boston Bruins 2015-16 Season Preview

Zach Hopkins | September 3, 2015

For the first time since the 2006-07 season, the Boston Bruins failed to qualify for the Stanley Cup playoffs, setting off a whirlwind offseason in which first-year GM Don Sweeney…

Michal Neuvirth Will be Instrumental to Flyers Success

Zach Hopkins | August 27, 2015

As the Flyers prepare to hit the ice for the start of training camp on September 18th, there are many question marks concerning their roster. Who will play on the…

Michael Raffl Poised For Breakout Season

Zach Hopkins | August 17, 2015

As the 2015-16 NHL season approaches, there are still some question marks that may affect the Philadelphia Flyers roster. Will Vincent Lecavalier still be in orange and black when the…

Projecting the NHL Award Winners for 2015-16

Zach Hopkins | August 15, 2015

At the conclusion of every NHL season, the league recognizes some of its brightest stars at the NHL Awards ceremony. Through the years, some of the game’s greats have had their…

The NHL’s 2015 All Free Agency Team

Zach Hopkins | July 4, 2015

There is no denying that one of the most exciting times of the year for hockey fans is the beginning of free agency on July 1st. With so many guys…

Flyers Have Options Late in First Round

Zach Hopkins | June 14, 2015

With the 2015 NHL Draft now less than two weeks away, teams are in full swing as they prepare their draft boards and start to formulate plans for improving their…

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