Detroit-Windsor Drive

Igniting a fresh wave of excitement in the Canadian National Pickleball League, the Detroit-Windsor Drive represents a groundbreaking fusion between two passionate border cities known for their love of sports. This team isn’t just about playing the game—it’s about making history and forging connections that transcend the court.

Founded by pickleball pioneers and industry innovators Brandon Contratto and Larry Ollearis, the Drive is powered by the forward-thinking ethos of 20×44 Pickleball. Known for delivering top-tier equipment at competitive prices, Brandon and Larry’s brand is emblematic of community engagement and player development, making excellence accessible to all.

Brandon brings a wealth of competitive experience from both hockey and international pickleball arenas. His role as a coach and ambassador perfectly complements what this team stands for: relentless energy, strategic gameplay, and impactful leadership. Alongside him, Larry’s four decades of business acumen and sports passion shine brightly. A maestro in brand-building and event coordination, his dual love for hockey and pickleball sets the Drive on the fast track to success.

2025 Drive Roster

PlayerCategoryAgeHeight2025 Draft #DUPR
usaWesley GabrielsenOpen39-35.787
suiJonas DählerOpen356'4"75.698
hkgAudrey YeungFemale22-125.627
canNatalie ArayaFemale375'1"195.451
usaAlexis ContrattoFemale34-274.905
canEvan HollinskyOpen21-355.415

Matches

11:30 am
Inclusive Place of Pickleball (IPOP)

Detroit-Windsor Drive vs Northern Lights

Home: Drive
Away: Lights
Court: 1
2:30 pm
Inclusive Place of Pickleball (IPOP)

Vancouver Owls vs Detroit-Windsor Drive

Home: Owls
Away: Drive
Court: 1
5:30 pm
Inclusive Place of Pickleball (IPOP)

Prairie Pronghorns vs Detroit-Windsor Drive

Home: Pronghorns
Away: Drive
Court: 1
10:00 am
Inclusive Place of Pickleball (IPOP)

Detroit-Windsor Drive vs Vancouver Owls

Home: Drive
Away: Owls
Court: 1
11:30 am
Inclusive Place of Pickleball (IPOP)

Northern Lights vs Detroit-Windsor Drive

Home: Lights
Away: Drive
Court: 1
5:30 pm
Inclusive Place of Pickleball (IPOP)

Detroit-Windsor Drive vs Prairie Pronghorns

Home: Drive
Away: Pronghorns
Court: 1
10:00 am
CourtX

London Smash Pickleball Club vs Detroit-Windsor Drive

Home: Smash
Away: Drive
2:30 pm
CourtX

Detroit-Windsor Drive vs Montreal Lions

4:00 pm
CourtX

Detroit-Windsor Drive vs Prairie Pronghorns

10:00 am
CourtX

Lights vs Drive

Home: Lights
Away: Drive
Court: 2
1:00 pm
CourtX

Drive vs Owls

Home: Drive
Away: Owls
Court: 1
9:56 am

Toronto United Pickleball Club vs Detroit-Windsor Drive

Results

3 - 2
Smash Pickleball London

Detroit-Windsor Drive vs London Smash Pickleball Club

Home: Drive
Away: Smash
Court: 2
4 - 0
Smash Pickleball London

Toronto United Pickleball Club vs Detroit-Windsor Drive

Home: United
Away: Drive
Court: 1
3 - 1
Smash Pickleball London

Southwestern Ontario Brewers vs Detroit-Windsor Drive

Home: Brewers
Away: Drive
Court: 2
1 - 3
Smash Pickleball London

Detroit-Windsor Drive vs Toronto United Pickleball Club

Home: Drive
Away: United
Court: 2
3 - 1
Smash Pickleball London

Montreal Lions vs Detroit-Windsor Drive

Home: Lions
Away: Drive
Court: 2
3 - 1
Smash Pickleball London

Detroit-Windsor Drive vs Southwestern Ontario Brewers

Home: Drive
Away: Brewers
Court: 1