Tag: pickleball

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

Announcing CNPL Season 4 (C4): The 2026 Canadian National Pickleball League Season

The countdown is officially skipped! For C4, the fourth season of the Canadian National Pickleball League (CNPL), we are going in without a break before the offseason activities. After an unforgettable CNPL III Championship, the league is already gearing up to make 2026 our biggest and most globally connected year yet. For 2026, we’ve worked […]
by Elise Danielle

Important Announcement: CNPL Western Split Date and Location Update

We have an important update regarding the CNPL Western Split, originally scheduled for August 9-10 in Kamloops, British Columbia. Due to scheduling and facility conflicts, we are excited to announce that the event will now take place on July 19-20 in Burnaby, British Columbia. The new venue for the Western Split will be the state-of-the-art […]
by Elise Danielle

Vancouver Rush Joins Local Sports Legends for Pickleball Charity Challenge

The Vancouver Rush is excited to announce our involvement in the upcoming Pickleball Charity Challenge: Celebrity Edition, hosted by the BC Lions Alumni Association in Richmond, BC. As pickleball continues to gain momentum across Canada, this event is set to be a memorable collaboration of sports and community spirit, aimed at making a difference for […]
by Elise Danielle

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 Elise Danielle

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 […]