Author: Mike McAninch

by Mike McAninch

2024 CNPL Draft Recap

Lions Start Rebuild by Selecting Montreal Native Ernesto Fajardo 1st Overall While it wasn’t a huge surprise, considering his showing at the East qualifier, the Montreal Lions began the process of rebuilding their entire team with area native Ernesto Fajardo. He was followed closely by the only other pick in the first round, veteran Jessica […]
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 […]
by Mike McAninch

CNPL Media Partnership Announcement

The Canadian Professional Pickleball League (CNPL) is pleased to announce a partnership with Pickleball Today, Canada’s National Pickleball News Source The CNPL launched its inaugural season this year with the mission of producing the highest level of competition and compensation for Canadian pickleball players, and at its core, is about more than just pickleball. This […]