Victoria DiMuzio
by Elise Danielle

From CNPL Player to PPA Pro to York Yeti Coach: Victoria DiMuzio’s Remarkable Journey

The York Yeti are proud to announce the signing of Victoria DiMuzio as Head Coach for the 2026 CNPL season. This is what a full-circle moment looks like. The CNPL Foundation Victoria DiMuzio was drafted 8th overall by the Southwestern Ontario Brewers (now the York Yeti) in the 2024 CNPL Draft. Her rookie season was […]
by Mike McAninch

Game+ Continues Partnership with the Canadian National Pickleball League

GAME+ CONTINUES PARTNERSHIP WITH THE CANADIAN NATIONAL PICKLEBALL LEAGUE, REACHING A MULTI-YEAR EXTENSION TO REMAIN THE OFFICIAL BROADCASTING PARTNER OF THE CNPL—DELIVERING EXCLUSIVE COVERAGE, ALL SEASON LONG GAME+’s Coverage Continues with the Start of the League’s Fourth Season in May, Presenting Live Broadcasts of Both Courts at Each CNPL Event; Matches will also Stream on […]
The Smash Academy Is Here
by Elise Danielle

The Smash Academy Is Here: Building the Future of Pickleball in the Georgian Triangle

On December 16th, something awesome happened at Smash Pickleball Collingwood. The Smash Academy logo went up on the wall by courts 5 and 6. It’s not just branding, it’s a statement. The Academy is now the centerpiece of Smash Collingwood’s strategy to give the Georgian Triangle pickleball community every opportunity to elevate their game, from […]
GOOD Games 2026
by Elise Danielle

The GOOD Games Are Coming to Calgary and Pickleball Takes Center Stage

It’s official: The GOOD Games are heading West. Canada’s biggest festival of sport, play, and community is expanding into Calgary, taking over the BMO Centre from February 13-15, 2026 as part of Chinook Blast, Calgary’s winter festival. And for the first time, pickleball is taking center stage with the inaugural GOOD Games Calgary Winter Pickleball […]
by Elise Danielle

Northern Lights CNPL Combine – January 10, 2026

Hey Canada… are YOU ready for your last shot to qualify to compete with the pros in 2026?! The Northern Lights & Grandview Pickleball Club are teaming up to bring you the ULTIMATE CNPL Draft Combine, happening right here in Newmarket, Ontario! This is your moment to compete alongside top-level athletes and earn the opportunity […]
Second Pre-Season Trade, Drive & United
by Elise Danielle

Second Pre-Season Trade: United Move Up, Drive Improve Depth Picks

The Detroit-Windsor Drive have made their second trade of the offseason, this time dealing with Toronto United in a move that shows two different draft philosophies at play. The Trade Detroit-Windsor Drive receive: Round 4, Pick 7 (10) Round 5, Pick 7 (18) Toronto United receive: Round 3, Pick 6 (3) Round 6, Pick 6 […]
Meet the York Yeti
by Elise Danielle

Southwest Ontario Brewers Relocate to York Region, Rebranding as the “York Yeti” Under New Ownership

The Southwest Ontario Brewers have officially relocated to York Region and rebranded as the York Yeti. The move is led by new owner Cody Hodgson, a former NHL player and York Region native, who is bringing the franchise back to the community where his athletic journey began. He is joined in ownership by retired NHL […]
First Ever CNPL Qualifier in the Maritimes.
by Elise Danielle

Making History in the Maritimes and What’s Coming This Weekend

The path to the 2026 CNPL Draft is heating up, and we’re watching history unfold across the country. Halifax Makes History Last week, something special happened in Cole Harbour, Nova Scotia. On December 6th, Crosscourt Pickleball hosted the first-ever CNPL qualifier event in the Maritimes, a landmark moment for Atlantic Canadian pickleball. The Dink Minor […]
by Elise Danielle

Your Shot at History: 2026 CNPL Draft Registration Now Open

The countdown is on. Draft day is January 27, 2026, and registration to enter the player pool is officially open. For the next two months, aspiring CNPL players have their window to register for what promises to be the most anticipated draft in league history. Whether you’re a seasoned competitor looking to return to the […]
by Elise Danielle

First Trade of the C4 Offseason: Drive and Lights Swap Draft Picks

The C4 offseason just got more interesting. In the first trade of the draft season, the Detroit-Windsor Drive and Northern Lights have swapped picks ahead of the January 27 draft. The Trade Northern Lights receive: Round 4, pick 2 (5) Round 5, pick 2 (13) Round 6, pick 2 (21) Detroit-Windsor Drive receive: Round 3, […]