Todd Matthews

Expertise:
NHL, NFL, NASCAR
Education:
California University of Pennsylvania
Location:
Weirton, West Virginia

Experience

After spending six years working as a personal trainer and two years in warehousing, Todd Matthews started covering multiple sports as a freelance writer in 2020, with an emphasis on providing fan-driven content that included team-specific coverage, breaking news, analysis, roster developments, player trends, and league-wide storylines in the NHL, NFL, and NASCAR. He joined Heavy as a contributor in 2026.

Todd worked as a staff writer for FanSided between 2024 and 2026, covering its NHL Division with a primary focus on the Detroit Red Wings, Buffalo Sabres, Chicago Blackhawks, New York Islanders, and St. Louis Blues. He also filled in as the site expert at Octopus Thrower from mid-2025 to 2026. Todd was previously the site expert at Sabre Noise and Raising Zona under his old pen name, Sion Fawkes.

Education

Todd graduated from California University of Pennsylvania in 2016 with a bachelor's degree in sport management, with a concentration in wellness and fitness.

Latest Articles From Todd Matthews

Devils Own A Winning Habit No NHL Team Has Matched This Season

Devils Own A Winning Habit No NHL Team Has Matched This Season

Sabres’ Stunning Stat Exposes Major Problem In Senators Loss

Sabres’ Stunning Stat Exposes Major Problem In Senators Loss

Cardinals’ $15.5 Million QB Deal Comes With Surprising Trade Revelation

Cardinals’ $15.5 Million QB Deal Comes With Surprising Trade Revelation

Bruins Defying An Important NHL Scoring Trend Through 16 Games

Bruins Defying An Important NHL Scoring Trend Through 16 Games

Boston Bruins’ NHL-Best Habit Is Fueling Their Hot Start

Boston Bruins’ NHL-Best Habit Is Fueling Their Hot Start

Hurricanes Turned One Period Into An Offensive Nightmare for Opponents

Hurricanes Turned One Period Into An Offensive Nightmare for Opponents

Hurricanes Forward’s Remarkable Development Continues In Loss To Predators

Hurricanes Forward’s Remarkable Development Continues In Loss To Predators

Devils Star Closes In On Franchise Legend After Remarkable Game vs. Oilers

Devils Star Closes In On Franchise Legend After Remarkable Game vs. Oilers

Hurricanes Accomplished Something No Other Team Has Matched

Hurricanes Accomplished Something No Other Team Has Matched

Connor Hellebuyck Joins Exclusive Franchise Group After Win

Connor Hellebuyck Joins Exclusive Franchise Group After Win

Bruins’ Impressive Start Reveals Extraordinary Home-Ice Advantage

Bruins’ Impressive Start Reveals Extraordinary Home-Ice Advantage

Devils’ Power-Play Numbers Reveal Problem That Forced A Change

Devils’ Power-Play Numbers Reveal Problem That Forced A Change

Hurricanes Have An Offensive Advantage Where Most Teams Don’t

Hurricanes Have An Offensive Advantage Where Most Teams Don’t

Flames’ Win Over Sharks Featured Extraordinary Fourth-Line Performance

Flames’ Win Over Sharks Featured Extraordinary Fourth-Line Performance

Moritz Seider Joins Three NHL Veterans With Historic Milestone

Moritz Seider Joins Three NHL Veterans With Historic Milestone

Bruins Superstar Joins Exclusive Franchise Group In Victory Over Vegas

Bruins Superstar Joins Exclusive Franchise Group In Victory Over Vegas

Jeff Blashill Challenges Blackhawks Narrative After Latest Loss

Jeff Blashill Challenges Blackhawks Narrative After Latest Loss

Red Wings Rookie Joins Exclusive NHL Group After Win Over Panthers

Red Wings Rookie Joins Exclusive NHL Group After Win Over Panthers

Flames Goalie Decision Comes With Remarkable History Against Sharks

Flames Goalie Decision Comes With Remarkable History Against Sharks

Red Wings’ Goalie Decision Brings Painful Panthers Memory Full Circle

Red Wings’ Goalie Decision Brings Painful Panthers Memory Full Circle

Red Wings’ Hometown Remix Jersey Gets Something Right That Much Of NHL Missed

Red Wings’ Hometown Remix Jersey Gets Something Right That Much Of NHL Missed

Cardinals’ Improbable Comeback Ended Cowboys’ Historic 203-Game Run

Cardinals’ Improbable Comeback Ended Cowboys’ Historic 203-Game Run

Anaheim Ducks Star Delivers Remarkable 36-Second Burst vs. Senators

Anaheim Ducks Star Delivers Remarkable 36-Second Burst vs. Senators

Flames Prospect Faced Remarkable Challenge Across Two Leagues

Flames Prospect Faced Remarkable Challenge Across Two Leagues

Flyers Defenseman Posts Remarkable Number In Win Over Mammoth

Flyers Defenseman Posts Remarkable Number In Win Over Mammoth

Winnipeg Jets Captain Raises Possibility Of Major Changes After Hurricanes Rout

Winnipeg Jets Captain Raises Possibility Of Major Changes After Hurricanes Rout

Anaheim Ducks Make Surprise Goalie Call With Uncomfortable Senators Connection

Anaheim Ducks Make Surprise Goalie Call With Uncomfortable Senators Connection

Cardinals’ Unlikely Hero Nearly Matches Seven-Game Production in Win

Cardinals’ Unlikely Hero Nearly Matches Seven-Game Production in Win

Blackhawks Rookie Joins Six NHL Greats Despite Crushing Loss to Bruins

Blackhawks Rookie Joins Six NHL Greats Despite Crushing Loss to Bruins

Penguins Defenseman Makes Surprising Admission After Crosby’s Historic Game

Penguins Defenseman Makes Surprising Admission After Crosby’s Historic Game

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