Author: Mike McAninch

by Mike McAninch

CNPL 2025 Schedule – Updated

With CNPL SZN 2 in the books, it’s time to announce what promises to be a new and exciting 2025 Canadian National Pickleball League season schedule. The Montreal Lions, the 2024 champs, will look forward to defending their title. Events for pre-season, regular season, and playoffs have all been scheduled for specific dates (see below) […]
by Mike McAninch

2025 CNPL Amateur Showdown Series – Updated

The Canadian National Pickleball League is excited to announce the addition of expanded amateur play to this year’s CNPL pre-season and regular season events. This is your chance to participate with and against friends, family, and colleagues in a team based event under the CNPL rules. These one-day showdowns will give participants and fans alike […]
by Mike McAninch

CNPL Trade Alert!

Vancouver Rush and East Toronto Smash Finally Seal Long-Awaited Trade In a move that has been eagerly anticipated by pickleball enthusiasts across the Canadian National Pickleball League (CNPL), the Vancouver Rush and East Toronto Smash have finally come to an agreement on a significant trade that promises to bring about a seismic shift in the […]
by Mike McAninch

Fifteen Players Re-Signed to CNPL Teams

In the Canadian National Pickleball League’s buildup to its second season, Toronto United, the reigning champions, have made bold moves to secure their position at the top. Among the 15 players re-signed league-wide, Toronto United leads the pack with four essential talents staying put. Matt Kawamoto, recognized for his agility and strategic finesse, spearheads the […]
Kean Doherty - Editor-at-large
by Mike McAninch

Kean Doherty – Editor-At-Large CNPL.ca

The CNPL is proud to welcome seasoned journalist and editor Kean Doherty as its new Editor-at-Large! Kean has a wealth of experience writing sports, from professional hockey, baseball, football and basketball to golf, rugby, soccer, tennis and junior and collegiate sports. As for Pickleball, this is his first foray into what he describes as a […]