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 Northern Lights topped the leaderboard, finishing with a 15–5 games record and an impressive 4–1 in matches.
Key takeaways from the split:
- The Lights' consistency across both matches and game play secured them the top spot, even in a stacked field
- The Pronghorns showed strong momentum, matching the Lights in match wins and closing with a three-match winning streak to claim second
- Toronto United held steady and clinched third with a 4–1 match record, despite a 12-10 record in games, riding a two-match win run
- Montreal Lions also posted solid numbers, finishing fourth with a 14–7 games record and three match wins
- London Smash landed in the middle—competitive, but unable to consistently close out matches
- Brewers, Drive, and Owls had tougher splits: Brewers had one match win, Drive also managed only one, and Owls were winless in matches this split
Player Standouts & Stat Leaders
Individual efforts helped set the tone for each team. Here are standout performances from across the split:
- Lucas Wong (Northern Lights): Led the way with a 90% win rate, 80% in doubles, and a perfect 100% in mixed play. Also awarded Player of the Match three times
- Jessica Kawamoto (London Smash): Delivered strong results with a 70% win rate, including 60% in doubles and 80% in mixed matches. Led all competitors with an average game win margin of 4.2
- Danielle Boss (Northern Lights): Made waves with an 80% overall win rate and perfect 100% in mixed
- Louis-Charles Amyot (Montreal Lions): Showed balance across formats with an 80% win rate across both doubles and mixed, helping anchor his team
- Carolina Hack (Prairie Pronghorns): Stepped up and delivered 75% overall with a standout 100% in doubles
Beyond those, many players across teams recorded highlights—close sets, comeback wins, and clutch performances that shaped outcomes.
What This Split Means for 2025 Season Momentum
- Northern Lights firmly stake their claim as a title contender, showing balance, depth, and consistency
- Pronghorns and United demonstrated they're not far behind as both can contend if they tighten execution during key moments
- Montreal Lions remain dangerous—with a few adjustments, they could remain atop the standings
- London Smash's mixed results point to potential but also the need for more consistency in closing matches
The lower half of the standings will want to reset and prepare as their momentum is going the wrong direction heading into the playoffs. Teams will need to sharpen their strategies, manage pressure, and lean on their star performers to carry them.
Thank You to Club Med & Looking Ahead
A big thanks to Club Med for stepping in as title sponsor of this split and helping elevate the CNPL experience for players, fans, and partners alike. Their support underscores the growing prestige and visibility of pro pickleball in Canada.
Next up, teams will regroup and prepare for the Championship, where every point and match result could spell the end of their season.
Stay tuned, because the battle is far from over and if this split is any indicator, the 2025 Championship promises to be thrilling.