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

Flyers’ Comeback Ends With Bizarre Overtime Sequence Against Blue Jackets

Flyers’ Comeback Ends With Bizarre Overtime Sequence Against Blue Jackets

Connor Hellebuyck’s Devils Debut Delivers Uncomfortable Reminder to Jets

Connor Hellebuyck’s Devils Debut Delivers Uncomfortable Reminder to Jets

Anaheim Ducks Confirm Goaltender Decision Ahead of Canucks Game

Anaheim Ducks Confirm Goaltender Decision Ahead of Canucks Game

Philadelphia Flyers Make Dan Vladar Decision Before Blue Jackets Game

Philadelphia Flyers Make Dan Vladar Decision Before Blue Jackets Game

Winnipeg Jets Make Intriguing Goalie Decision Days After Hellebuyck Trade

Winnipeg Jets Make Intriguing Goalie Decision Days After Hellebuyck Trade

Arizona Cardinals Get Uncomfortable Reminder in ESPN’s Power Rankings

Arizona Cardinals Get Uncomfortable Reminder in ESPN’s Power Rankings

Calgary Flames Extend Remarkable 60-Game Streak After Beating Maple Leafs

Calgary Flames Extend Remarkable 60-Game Streak After Beating Maple Leafs

Red Wings Pulled Off Something No Other Team Has This Season

Red Wings Pulled Off Something No Other Team Has This Season

NY Rangers Goalie Ties NHL Record In Debut That Lasted One Period

NY Rangers Goalie Ties NHL Record In Debut That Lasted One Period

Red Wings Rookie Pulls Off Something Few Expected Against Oilers

Red Wings Rookie Pulls Off Something Few Expected Against Oilers

William Byron’s Talladega Near-Miss Puts Six-Year Streak At Risk

William Byron’s Talladega Near-Miss Puts Six-Year Streak At Risk

Arizona Cardinals Star Continues to Join Elite NFL Company

Arizona Cardinals Star Continues to Join Elite NFL Company

Calgary Flames’ NHL Second Star Is Making Life Complicated for Dustin Wolf

Calgary Flames’ NHL Second Star Is Making Life Complicated for Dustin Wolf

Minnesota Wild Star Reaches NHL Milestone In Homecoming Amid Boos

Minnesota Wild Star Reaches NHL Milestone In Homecoming Amid Boos

Florida Panthers Veteran Explains What’s Fueling Penalty-Killing Success

Florida Panthers Veteran Explains What’s Fueling Penalty-Killing Success

Colorado Avalanche Coach Calls Out Two Failures After Predators Loss

Colorado Avalanche Coach Calls Out Two Failures After Predators Loss

Winnipeg Jets Coach Calls Out Offensive Habit After Heritage Classic Loss

Winnipeg Jets Coach Calls Out Offensive Habit After Heritage Classic Loss

Islanders Young Star Passes Bobby Orr In NHL History

Islanders Young Star Passes Bobby Orr In NHL History

Arizona Cardinals’ Defensive Problems Return Against Struggling Broncos

Arizona Cardinals’ Defensive Problems Return Against Struggling Broncos

Anaheim Ducks’ Comeback Prompts Telling Admission From Flyers Coach

Anaheim Ducks’ Comeback Prompts Telling Admission From Flyers Coach

Calgary Flames’ Power Play Has Taken A Remarkable Turn

Calgary Flames’ Power Play Has Taken A Remarkable Turn

Sidney Crosby Ties NHL Record In Penguins’ Comeback Win

Sidney Crosby Ties NHL Record In Penguins’ Comeback Win

Philadelphia Flyers Star’s Scoring Surge Reaches Another Level

Philadelphia Flyers Star’s Scoring Surge Reaches Another Level

Todd McLellan Makes Concerning Admission After Red Wings Loss To Flames

Todd McLellan Makes Concerning Admission After Red Wings Loss To Flames

Red Wings Make Goaltending Decision Ahead of Flames Matchup

Red Wings Make Goaltending Decision Ahead of Flames Matchup

Anaheim Ducks’ $43.2 Million Gamble Pays Off Against Flyers

Anaheim Ducks’ $43.2 Million Gamble Pays Off Against Flyers

Pittsburgh Penguins Face Another Key Absence Against Predators

Pittsburgh Penguins Face Another Key Absence Against Predators

Winnipeg Jets Face Unexpected Scoring Threat Ahead Of Heritage Classic

Winnipeg Jets Face Unexpected Scoring Threat Ahead Of Heritage Classic

Young Blackhawks Star Reaches Notable Franchise Milestone

Young Blackhawks Star Reaches Notable Franchise Milestone

Chicago Blackhawks Star Moves Closer To Historic NHL First

Chicago Blackhawks Star Moves Closer To Historic NHL First