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Southwest Ontario Brewers Relocate to York Region, Rebranding as the “York Yeti” Under New Ownership
The Southwest Ontario Brewers relocate to York Region as the York Yeti under new ownership led by former NHL player Cody Hodgson, T.J. Brodie, and Bret Shepley.
Vancouver Rush Take Flight as the Vancouver Owls
The Vancouver Rush officially rebrand as the Vancouver Owls with Owl Pickleball joining as majority owner, bringing fresh identity and innovation to the CNPL franchise.
Northern Lights Shine Bright: New CNPL Franchise Announced for York and Simcoe Region
The Canadian National Pickleball League (CNPL) is expanding North of Toronto with its newest franchise — the Northern Lights Pickleball Club, led by media expert Jason Whyte and sports entrepreneur Michael Chao.
CNPL Welcomes New Franchise: Detroit-Windsor Drive
CNPL expands with new Detroit-Windsor Drive franchise, led by 20x44 Pickleball co-owners Brandon Contratto and Larry Ollearis, uniting cross-border communities.
CNPL Northern Rollers Relocate to London, ON – Meet the New London Smash Pickleball Club
The Northern Rollers franchise has been purchased and relocated to London, Ontario, where they will compete as the London Smash Pickleball Club with new ownership.
CNPL Move Announcement
The Rocky Mountain Rush announce their relocation to Vancouver, becoming the Vancouver Rush as they prepare for the 2024 season following a successful 10-4 regular season campaign.
CNPL - Team Managers Announcement
The CNPL announces 2024 team managers, featuring returning leaders Jay Devilliers, Ricky Liorti, Brett Forsythe, and Bret Shepley, plus new interim managers for three franchises.
Canadian National Pickleball League Welcomes a Dynamic Team Ownership Group of Canadian First Responders
Canadian first responders led by Brett Forsythe (Poach Pickleball) and Lucas McCarthy (Showpass) form new CNPL ownership group focused on community impact and league growth.
New Team Ownership Brings Excitement To Montreal In The Canadian National Pickleball League
Jay Devilliers (4th ranked PPA player), Eric Gagnon (President of WeSellRestaurants), and NRD Capital have partnered to become the new owners of the Montreal CNPL team.
CNPL Team 3 Claimed By Ricky Liorti, DJ Frank Walker, Oliver Shanks of Parlour & George Boutsalis
The CNPL announces Team 3's ownership group: Ricky Liorti, DJ Frank Walker, Oliver Shanks of Parlour Restaurant Group, and George Boutsalis bring diverse talents to the league.
Become A CNPL Team Owner
The CNPL is seeking team owners for one of Canada's most innovative sports leagues, featuring $100,000 in total player payouts—the highest ever in Canadian pickleball history.
Toronto Maple Leafs Players TJ Brodie, Mark Giordano, And Alexander Kerfoot Are First CNPL Team Ownership Group
In a surprise move, three Toronto Maple Leafs players—TJ Brodie, Mark Giordano, and Alexander Kerfoot—have announced they will become the first ownership group of the CNPL.