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Zach Martin

A Northeast Ohio guy who grew up watching hockey as a lifelong fan and is currently living in the Carolinas. He covers the Carolina Hurricanes for The Hockey Writers as an NHL credentialed writer. Also covers the Colorado Avalanche.

Hurricanes Need to Stop Looking for “Easy Wins” in Today’s Parity-Driven NHL

Zach Martin | January 14, 2026

There are no “easy games” in today’s NHL. Back in the 1980s and up until the early 2000s, before the 2004-25 lockout, some games could declare a winner before puck…

Categories Carolina Hurricanes

Jaccob Slavin’s 300th Point Propels Hurricanes to 3-2 Win Over Kraken

Zach Martin | January 10, 2026

The Carolina Hurricanes hosted the Seattle Kraken in their first meeting of the 2025-26 season. The Hurricanes were looking for their fourth straight win, while the Kraken were looking to…

Categories Carolina Hurricanes, NHL News, Seattle Kraken

Hurricanes Defeat the Ducks 5-2 to Complete Regular Season Sweep

Zach Martin | January 8, 2026

The Carolina Hurricanes hosted the Anaheim Ducks on Thursday night (Jan. 8) in their final meeting of the 2025-26 season. Rod Brind’Amour’s team was looking to complete the regular-season sweep…

Categories Anaheim Ducks, Carolina Hurricanes, NHL News

3 Players on Czechia’s Men’s Team to Watch at the 2026 Winter Olympics

Zach Martin | January 7, 2026

On Tuesday, Jan. 6, the Czech Ice Hockey Federation announced its 2026 Winter Olympics men’s roster for as they look to build on its Men’s World Championship title from 2024. Czech hockey…

Categories Olympics

Denmark Announces 2026 Men’s Winter Olympics Roster

Zach Martin | January 7, 2026

On Wednesday, the Danish Ishockey Union announced its final roster for the 2026 Winter Olympics, which will be held in Milan-Cortina in February. The men’s tournament begins on Feb. 11…

Categories NHL News, Olympics

Germany Announces 2026 Men’s Olympic Roster

Zach Martin | January 7, 2026

On Wednesday, Jan. 7, the German Ice Hockey Federation announced its men’s team for the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina. Germany will be in Group C with the USA, Denmark,…

Categories NHL News, Olympics

Hurricanes Defeat Stars 6-3 to Split Regular Season Series

Zach Martin | January 6, 2026

The Carolina Hurricanes hosted the Dallas Stars in their final matchup for the 2025-26 regular season. The Stars defeated the Hurricanes 3-2 the last time these two teams met on…

Categories Carolina Hurricanes, Dallas Stars, NHL News

Hurricanes’ Jackson Blake Living Up to Expectations in Sophomore Season

Zach Martin | January 6, 2026

Before the start of the season, The Hockey Writers met with Carolina Hurricanes forward Jackson Blake to discuss his new eight-year extension and expectations for the year ahead. Now 42…

Categories Carolina Hurricanes

Czechia Announces 2026 Men’s Winter Olympics Roster

Zach Martin | January 6, 2026

Following the conclusion of the 2026 World Juniors, with Czechia earning the silver medal, all eyes on the international stage will focus on the upcoming 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan…

Categories NHL News, Olympics

Hurricanes In Unfamiliar Territory by Not Closing Out Games

Zach Martin | January 4, 2026

The 2025-26 season for the Carolina Hurricanes has been one of intrigue. They currently sit atop the Metropolitan Division with 51 points, and sixth in the NHL for overall points…

Categories Carolina Hurricanes

Avalanche Win 10th Straight Game After 5-3 Comeback Win Over Hurricanes

Zach Martin | January 3, 2026

The Carolina Hurricanes played the Colorado Avalanche for the last time of the 2025-26 season. In their previous meeting, the Hurricanes defeated the Avalanche 5-4 in a shootout. Heading into…

Categories Carolina Hurricanes, Colorado Avalanche, NHL News

Hurricanes’ Jaccob Slavin Named to USA Hockey 2026 Olympic Roster

Zach Martin | January 2, 2026

On Friday morning, USA Hockey finally announced its team for the 2026 Olympic Winter Games in Milano and Cortina, Italy, and Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Jaccob Slavin has been named to…

Categories Carolina Hurricanes, International Hockey, NHL News, Olympics
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