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Pronghorns drop Jeff Elwood, Add Sunny Buttar
After finishing 4th in two consecutive events, the Prairie Pronghorns drop Jeff Elwood and add Sunny Buttar to inject new life into their lineup.
West Coast Wolverines and Vancouver Rush Shake Up Rosters
The West Coast Wolverines and Vancouver Rush complete a significant trade, exchanging Joe Willemsen and Ava Weeks for Sabrina Lam and Jonas Dähler as both teams look to improve their standings.
CNPL Western Split and Playoff Venues Announced
The CNPL announces venues for two major 2024 events: Western Split at Calgary Pickleball Center (August 17-18) and 2024 Playoffs at Edmonton Pickleball Center (August 31-September 2). Western Canada gets its first taste of elite professional pickleball.
Smash Drop Daiho Ozawa, Add Darrin Harnandan-Wang
East Toronto Smash release draft pick Daiho Ozawa and add 22-year-old Darrin Harnandan-Wang after their 4-5 Eastern Split showing. The new addition posted an impressive 7-3 record at the Central qualifier and brings youth to the veteran roster.
CNPL Transaction Alert!
Toronto United signs Sneha Iyer after Hannah Blatt's move to Major League Pickleball creates roster opening.
2024 CNPL Draft Recap
Ernesto Fajardo goes first overall to Montreal Lions in the 2024 CNPL Draft, while Toronto United steals veteran Chris Alain with the final pick at 33rd overall.
CNPL Trade Alert!
The London Smash and Vancouver Rush complete a trade sending injured player Leigh Bradwell back to the Smash along with draft pick compensation.
CNPL Western Qualifier Details
The CNPL Western Qualifier takes place March 23 in Vernon, BC—a one-day event featuring modified rules and a kings/queens court format to showcase talent for the 2024 draft.
CNPL Trade Alert!
Major trade sees Vancouver Rush acquire Jordann Vigna and Leigh Bradwell, while East Toronto Smash land Canadian Nationals women's doubles champions Kim Layton and Christina Chin.
Central Qualifier – Four Fathers Brewery Hosts Exciting First Event
Jessica Kawamoto dominated the Four Fathers Brewery qualifier with a 17-3 record and 0.85 draft rating, leading 50 players competing for 33 CNPL spots.
CNPL Eastern Qualifier Details
The CNPL Eastern Qualifier will be held as a single-day event in Ottawa on March 16, featuring modified rules and a kings/queens court format.
Fifteen Players Re-Signed to CNPL Teams
Fifteen players have been re-signed across CNPL teams for the second season, with Toronto United leading the way by retaining four key players from their championship roster.