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Founded in 2009 and 100% Canadian-owned, The Hockey Writers is a premier destination for NHL news and information. With analysis, commentary and features from hundreds writers worldwide, our articles are read over 5 million times every month.
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Matthew Zator is 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.
Mariah has covered the MN Wild for THW since Oct. 2020 and is credentialed for both the Minnesota Wild as well as the Minnesota Frost. She manages the Wild, PWHL, Sabres, and Blue Jackets newsletters.
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