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The Ranting CastThe Ranting Cast Season 4 Episode 5Guest Matthew Zator
@MatthewZatorSC
Writes about prospects & the #NHLDraftAssistant Managing Editor & #Canucks Writer @TheHockeyWriter
Co-host of @THWProspects @THWPod & @WesternCentric
NHL top prospects talk
NHL draft talk
Discussion: Will Ovechkin surpass Wayne Gretzky’s all time goal scoring record?
Sabres outlook
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WesternCentric PodcastWesternCentric Episode 26: Fraser Minten (Kamloops Blazers)(00:01) On today's episode of WesternCentric, hosts Colton Davies (Daily Faceoff/ The Nation-Network) and Matthew Zator (TheHockeyWriters) officially start Season 2 of WesternCentric off with an exclusive interview with special guest Fraser Minten. Fraser was generous enough to donate 20 minutes to talk to the guys about his WHL career with the Kamloops Blazers, being drafted by the Toronto Maple Leafs, meeting idols, and the upcoming 2023 Memorial Cup. Then the guys segway into some World Juniors recap and talk about Mason McTavish's desperation save to help secure Canada gold. They also chat about predictions for the 2023 World Juniors that...2022-08-291h 23WesternCentric PodcastWesternCentric Episode 25: NHL Draft recap & Free Agency breakdown(0:01) On today's episode of WesternCentric, hosts Colton Davies (Daily Faceoff/ The Nation Network) and Matthew Zator (TheHockeyWriters) bring you a jam-packed show full of NHL-related news. The guys open the show up to discuss and recap the NHL Draft that took place in Montreal last week. The guys highlight the six WHL players selected in the first round, which included former WesternCentric guest, Denton Mateychuk. The guys go through the list of 28 WHL players selected throughout the 2022 NHL Draft and discuss each player's game. (0:54:38) Next up, Colton and Matthew divulge into the news about Johnny Gaudreau...2022-07-151h 34WesternCentric PodcastWesternCentric Episode 24: CHL Import Draft Recap & A Look Ahead To The NHL Draft(00:01) On today's episode of WesternCentric, hosts Colton Davies (Daily Faceoff / The Nation-Network) and Matthew Zator (TheHockeyWriters) start the show off by recapping the CHL Import Draft. Then as the show progresses, the guys welcome you into another installment of the Bus Ride" segment and this week the guys take a look at Doug Wickenheiser's WHL career and freakily enough how he correlates with recent news and the NHL Draft. Then, with the NHL Draft happening today (Thursday) the guys give some predictions as well as their own mock draft and discuss where they think some prospects...2022-07-071h 35WesternCentric PodcastWesternCentric Episode 23: CHL Player of the Year Logan Stankoven (Kamloops Blazers)(00:01) On this SPECIAL EPISODE, the boys are joined by none other than the WHL and CHL Player of the Year, Logan Stankoven. Logan was nice enough to lend us 20 minutes of his time as he had just returned from the CHL awards in Saint John. We discussed the remarkable season that earned him some hardware, playing with Luke Toporowski and finding that dynamic chemistry, the Blazers playoff run that lead to a heartbreaking loss in the Conference Finals and more. FOLLOW THE HOSTS!Colton Davies @coltonrdavies - Daily Faceoff/ The Nation Network...2022-07-0220 minWesternCentric PodcastWesternCentric Episode 22: Victoria Royals captain Gannon Laroque(00:01) On today's episode of WesternCentric, hosts Colton Davies (Daily Faceoff/ The Nation-Network) and Matthew Zator (TheHockeyWriters) are pleased to be joined by Victoria Royals captain and San Jose Sharks prospect Gannon Laroque. Gannon was nice enough to lend us his time to discuss his WHL career so far, playing for the San Jose Barracuda of the AHL, and the honour of being named captain for the Victoria Royals.(20:55) Nex up, Colton opens the show to congratulate the Saint John Sea Dogs on capturing the 102nd Memorial Cup. The guys chat about the team that Sea Dogs...2022-07-011h 30WesternCentric PodcastWesternCentric Episode 21: Trevor Wong (Saskatoon Blades) + Dayton Reimer (TheHockeyWriters)(00:01) On today's episode of WesternCentric, hosts Colton Davies (Daily Faceoff/The Nation-Network) and Matthew Zator (TheHockeyWriters) are pleased to be joined by not just one, but two guests on the show today. First up, the guys chat with Saskatoon Blades forward and NHL prospect Trevor Wong. Trevor was nice enough to join the show and talked to the guys about his decision to opt out of NCAA and play in the WHL, playing under Adam Foote with the Kelowna Rockets and his most recent season with the Blades. (16:12) Next, the guys chat about the first couple...2022-06-241h 39
WesternCentric PodcastWesternCentric Episode 20: Nolan Allan (Prince Albert Raiders)(00:01) On today's episode of WesternCentric, hosts Colton Davies (Daily Faceoff/Nation Network) and Matthew Zator (TheHockeyWriters) sit down to chat with Prince Albert Raiders defenceman Nolan Allan. We chatted about Allan's childhood, his favourite WHL team growing up, his welcome to the WHL moment, being drafted by the Chicago Blackhawks, playing against his older brother and a whole lot more! (15:35) Next, Colton breaks some news as HockeyCanada dropped the list for those WHL players who are invited to U18 and U20 camps this summer, the guys give their insight on the picks. Then, the guys chat about th...2022-06-171h 08
WesternCentric PodcastWesternCentric Episode 19: Former WHL commentator Jeff Paterson(00:01) On today's episode of WesternCentric, hosts Colton Davies (Daily Faceoff/ Nation Network) and Matthew Zator (TheHockeyWriters) are pleased to be joined by former Kamloops Blazers play-by-play announcer, Jeff Paterson. Jeff joined the show to discuss what it was like entering the sports media world back in the early 90s', what it was like calling the 1995 Memorial Cup, Jarome Iginla scoring 63 goals and a few more stories. Nowadays, you can catch Jeff on the Rink Wide Podcast, as well as the Sekeres and Price Show. (035:00) Then, the guys switch back to their regular show. Colton open's up the p...2022-06-081h 31
WesternCentric PodcastWesternCentric Episode 18: Former WHLer Jermaine Loewen (Kamloops Blazers)On the 18th episode of the WesternCentric podcast, hosts Colton Davies (Daily Faceoff/Nation Network) and Matthew Zator (TheHockeyWriters) have the pleasure to talk to former Kamloops Blazers captain, Jermaine Loewen. Jermaine joins the show to discuss his unique story of coming over from Jamaica, falling in love with hockey, and ultimately- ending up in the WHL with the Blazers in a very short period of time. Jermaine talks about fighting in hockey, who he likes to watch in the NHL and comparables. As the interview comes to an end, Jermaine chats about the 2023 Memorial Cup returning to Kamloops...2022-06-021h 23
WesternCentric PodcastWesternCentric Episode 17: Kris Versteeg (2x Stanley Cup Champion)On the 17th episode of the WesternCentric Podcast, hosts Colton Davies and Matthew Zator are joined by former NHL player and 2x Stanley Cup Champion, Kris Versteeg. Kris joins the show to discuss his WHL career, which involved playing in his hometown of Lethbridge, his brief stint with the Kamloops Blazers and playing in Red Deer under Brent Sutter. Then the guys chat with Kris about what it was like winning 2 Stanley Cups with the Chicago Blackhawks. The guys also touch on Kris's app, KLEVR, which you can hear all about at the end of the interview. (029:07) T...2022-05-281h 01
WesternCentric PodcastWesternCentric Episode 16: WHL Conference Finals Breakdown, WHL Bantam Draft & Patrick Marleau RetirementOn the 16th episode of WesternCentric, hosts Colton Davies and Matthew Zator open the show up to discuss the WHL's Conference Finals that get underway this weekend. The guys give their own recap of the previous series and discuss what could happen between both the Kamloops Blazers/Seattle Thunderbirds series and the Winnipeg Ice/Edmonton Oil Kings battle. Next, the guys chat a little bit about the 2022 WHL Bantam Draft results but are going to save the full review for next week when they bring on a special guest. They chat a little bit about the CHL g...2022-05-2052 min
WesternCentric PodcastWesternCentric Episode 15: Tyson NashOn the 15th episode of the WesternCentric podcast, hosts Colton Davies and Matthew Zator are joined by former NHLer and 3x Memorial Cup Champion, Tyson Nash (0:59:16). The guys open the show up to discuss the passing of legendary NHL players Mike Bossy and Guy Lafleur. The guys give their thoughts on the careers of both Bossy, and Guy, as well as take a look at what they accomplished throughout major-junior hockey. As the show goes on, the guys then chat about the IIHF U18 tournament currently underway, talk about Canada's game (This was recorded prior to...2022-04-291h 32
WesternCentric PodcastWesternCentric Episode 14: Denton Mateychuk (Moose Jaw Warriors)On the 14th episode of the WesternCentric podcasts, hosts Colton Davies and Matthew Zator interview 2022 top-prospect Denton Mateychuk (049:58) from the Moose Jaw Warriors. We talk about who he looks up to in the NHL, his favourite WHL team as a kid growing up and his experiences playing at the CHL/NHL top prospects game and winning a gold medal at the IIHF Under-18 Championships. First off, the guys have some house cleaning to take care of. They open the podcast up to discuss a handful of WHL debuts that took place over the last week. They then t...2022-04-131h 01
WesternCentric PodcastWesternCentric Episode 13: Tanner Howe (Regina Pats)On episode 13 of the WesternCentric Podcast, hosts Colton Davies and Matthew Zator open up the show to discuss the legendary career of former WHLer and current Anaheim Ducks captain Ryan Getzlaf as he announces his retirement from the NHL. The guys then transition to talk about a handful of WHL rookies who recorded their first goals last week. They chat a little bit about the WHL goalie/player of the month awards, as well as talk about the Kamloops Blazers capturing their third straight B.C. Division title. As the show comes to an end, the guys g...2022-04-0846 minWesternCentric PodcastWesternCentric Episode 12: WHL Playoff talk, CHL Top Prospects Game Recap & MoreOn episode 12 of the WesternCentric Podcast, hosts Colton Davies and Matthew Zator open the show up discussing some history that was made this past week in the WHL as Connor Bedard, Zach Benson and four more 16-year-olds have now reached the 50 point mark in their rookie-season for the first time since the ‘80s. The guys then chat about the CHL Top Prospects Game that took place over the weekend and give a bit of a recap. Then we switch topics to discuss some more history that was made this past week on the benches in Tri-City and Seattle. As the sh...2022-03-3052 min
WesternCentric PodcastWesternCentric Episode 11: Zach Benson (Winnipeg Ice)On the 11th episode of the WesternCentric Podcast, hosts Colton Davies and Matthew Zator open the show up talking about Nashville Predators rookie Tanner Jeannot and his success so far. The guys switch course to talk about Regina Pats phenom Connor Bedard recording 40 goals on the season, as well as some talk about Everett Silvertips defenceman Olen Zellweger and his campaign. They also chat about the NHL trade deadline and some former WHL players who were involved in deals. Please enjoy our interview with Winnipeg Ice forward, Zach Benson. (040:55)Follow the hosts!...2022-03-2350 min
WesternCentric PodcastWesternCentric Episode 10: Bailey Peach InterviewOn the 10th episode of the WesternCentric Podcast, hosts Colton Davies and Matthew Zator open the show up to talk about a couple of special games that took place over the weekend in Calgary and Saskatoon honouring both the Saskatoon Police Department as well as WWE Legend Bret "the hitman" Hart.The guys switch course to then chat a bit about three more DUB teams that have clinched playoff spots. Colton then goes on a little rant about his time at the most recent Blazers game where he got to watch our guest play against his hometown...2022-03-091h 00
WesternCentric PodcastWesternCentric Episode 9: Scott Wheeler InterviewOn the ninth episode of the WesternCentric podcast hosts Colton Davies and Matthew Zator open the podcast up by discussing a WHL rookie's debut over the weekend, then they transition into the news about former WHL defenceman Dysin Mayo getting a contract extension in Arizona.Then they talk about former WHL goalie Jamie McClennan being announced as a "celebrity coach" for the CHL/NHL top prospects game. They talk a little bit about his career and what's to be expected at the prospects game. As the first half of the show wraps up, they discuss the WHL...2022-03-021h 07
WesternCentric PodcastWesternCentric Episode: 8 (CHL Top-Prospects Game, World Juniors restarting, & More)On the eighth episode of WesternCentric, hosts Colton Davies, and Matthew Zator open the pod up by discussing some personal news that revolves around Colton's life, as well as what the guys do outside of WC. They then transition into discussing the CHL's top-10 rankings that were released and the guys give their insight on what is expected as the WHL is getting closer to the start of playoffs. While on the topic of the CHL, the guys then discuss the 15 WHL players who were named to participate in the 2022 CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game in March. ...2022-02-2339 min
WesternCentric PodcastWesternCentric Episode 7 Logan Stankoven InterviewOn the seventh episode of the Western Centric Podcast, hosts Colton Davies and Matthew Zator open the pod up by discussing a handful of European WHL alumni who are at the 2022 Olympic Games. They then transition into some more talk about Logan Stankoven's hot streak with the Kamloops Blazers, and Connor Bedard's sensational goal over the weekend. The guys then switch focus to the US Divison and chat about the Spokane Cheifs retiring Tyler Johnson's number. Interview with Stankoven begins at (35:41) Lastly, we leave you all with a special guest. Kamloops Blazers co-captain and Dallas Stars prospect, Logan Stankoven....2022-02-161h 04