Announcing the Canadian National Pickleball League Draft!

We’re thrilled to announce the third annual Canadian National Pickleball League (CNPL) Draft, set to take place on Wednesday, April 2, at 7 PM ET. This exciting event will be streamed live on YouTube, allowing fans across the globe to tune in and witness history in the making. Don’t miss it—watch live at this link.

Draft Details:

Eight teams are set to participate in the draft, which will unfold over six rounds. The order for each round is as follows: Vancouver Rush, Northern Lights, Detroit-Windsor Drive, Toronto United, Prairie Pronghorns, London Smash, Southwestern Ontario Brewers, and Montreal Lions. Eight players have been re-signed to teams already so a total of 40 players are to be drafted this year, the most of any CNPL draft so far. Teams sacrificed early draft picks to retain start players as pictured above. Will their plans push them to the top of the league or have them tumbling down to the bottom?

Players to Watch:

Fans are eagerly anticipating where standout players like Joel Pelletier, Brad Chapman, Christina Chin, and Mark Gottfried will land. Each of these athletes has showcased incredible skill and versatility, and are looking for new teams this season. This draft marks a significant milestone for the CNPL, setting the stage for more intense rivalries and extraordinary play. Which teams will strategize effectively and secure the talents that could define their season? Find out Wednesday!

Tune In!

Join us live for all the action and engage in the conversation as we celebrate this monumental step for pickleball in Canada.
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