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by Elise Danielle

Draft Day Approaches: Breaking Down Each Team’s Roster Needs for C4

With free agency complete and rosters partially filled, the January 27 draft takes center stage as the defining moment for C4 roster construction. Every team must build to six total players, three female and three open, and the path to get there looks dramatically different across the league. Teams Drafting Three Players Five teams have […]
by Elise Danielle

Roster Revolution: Free Agency Reshapes the CNPL Landscape

The C4 season is already making history before a single ball has been struck. For the first time since the start of the Canadian National Pickleball League, free agency has become a reality. Five teams wasted no time capitalizing on the opportunity to add impact talent to their rosters. As the January 27 draft approaches, […]
by Elise Danielle

Defending Champions Strike Back: Montreal Lions Sign Christina Chin

The Montreal Lions aren’t backing down. Shortly after losing Anne-Sophie Courteau to the London Smash in free agency, the defending CNPL champions have made a statement signing of their own, bringing in Christina Chin to bolster their quest for a threepeat in the C4 season. Chin, last seasons #1 overall pick, joins captain Ernesto Fajardo, […]
by Elise Danielle

Defending Champions Montreal Lions Re-Sign Louis-Charles Amyot for C4 Season

The defending CNPL champions, the Montreal Lions, are wasting no time reinforcing their title-winning roster, announcing the re-signing of standout player Louis-Charles Amyot for the upcoming C4 season of the Canadian National Pickleball League (CNPL). Amyot, a key piece of Montreal’s championship run, returns to the Lions with his trademark composure, precision, and all-court versatility […]
by Elise Danielle

Evan Hollinsky Re-Signs with the Detroit-Windsor Drive for C4 Season

The Canadian National Pickleball League (CNPL) is gearing up for its most explosive season yet, C4, and teams are already locking in key players ahead of the action. The Detroit-Windsor Drive have officially announced the re-signing of Evan Hollinsky, a key contributor to the team’s success during the 2025 season. Known for his dynamic athleticism, […]
by Elise Danielle

A Dynasty in the Making: Montreal Lions Go Undefeated in Playoffs, Capture Back-to-Back CNPL Titles

This past weekend, the Montreal Lions did more than win a championship, they made a statement. With grit, teamwork, and clutch performances, the players with the least outside support went undefeated throughout the playoffs and clinched the 2025 CNPL III Championship for the second consecutive year. The journey to repeat as champions is seldom easy, […]
by Elise Danielle

CNPL III Playoffs: The Road to the Championship Begins

The regular season is in the books, and now it all comes down to the CNPL III Playoffs. Eight teams enter the postseason, but only one will walk away as Canadian champions. With high stakes, fierce rivalries, and the best talent in the country, fans are in for two unforgettable days of pickleball. Where: Smash […]
by Elise Danielle

RECAP: Club Med presents the CNPL III Metropolitan Split

The fourth split of the 2025 Canadian National Pickleball League (CNPL), proudly presented by Club Med, delivered two full days of competitive intensity, standout performances, and shifting momentum across the league. Final Standings & Highlights By the close of play, the Lights topped the leaderboard, finishing with a 15–5 games record and an impressive 4–1 […]
by Elise Danielle

Metropolitan Split Location Confirmed

The Canadian National Pickleball League (CNPL) is bringing the action east for the CNPL III Metropolitan Split, happening September 6–7 at Court X in Oakville, ON. Co-hosted by Toronto United, this marquee event is the final regular-season stop before the playoffs. All eight teams will be vying for crucial points and it all takes place […]
by Elise Danielle

CNPL Eastern Split 2025: Full Recap

The Canadian National Pickleball League’s 2025 Eastern Split was a showcase of grit and excellence, as four teams—Southwestern Ontario Brewers, Toronto United Pickleball Club, Montreal Lions, and London Smash Pickleball Club—battled it out at the Royal Westcourt Social Club in Montreal. The London Smash proved strongest in the Eastern Split, closing with a standout performance. […]