Northern Lights Pickleball Victory: The Northern Lights defeated the London Smash Pickleball Club 3-1 in the 2025 Canadian National Pickleball League Metropolitan Split on September 6, 2025. The match was held at CourtX in Oakville and marked another strong performance for the Northern Lights in CNPL III’s regular season.
Match Overview
The Northern Lights won the first two games 21-20 and 21-19. London Smash Pickleball Club fought back to take the third game 21-19, but Northern Lights closed the match with a 21-17 win in the fourth game to secure the overall victory.
| Team | Game 1 | Game 2 | Game 3 | Game 4 | Total Wins |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Lights | 21 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 3 |
| London Smash Pickleball Club | 20 | 19 | 21 | 17 | 1 |
Northern Lights Performance
Lucas Wong was named Player of the Match after winning both singles 21-19 and mixed doubles 21-17. Danielle Boss, Joel Pelletier, and Marie-Christine Salvas all contributed with victories in singles or mixed doubles, demonstrating teamwork and consistency throughout the match.
| Player | POTM | Category Wins | Category PF | Category PA | Mixed Wins | Mixed PF | Mixed PA | Mixed Pair |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danielle Boss | 0 | 1 | 21 | 20 | 1 | 21 | 17 | MX2 |
| Joel Pelletier | 0 | 1 | 21 | 19 | 0 | 19 | 21 | MX1 |
| Lucas Wong | 1 | 1 | 21 | 19 | 1 | 21 | 17 | MX2 |
| Marie-Christine Salvas | 0 | 1 | 21 | 20 | 0 | 19 | 21 | MX1 |
London Smash Pickleball Club Efforts
London Smash Pickleball Club players Jessica Kawamoto, Preston Gordon, Ryan Torresin, and Wei Xing Li scored points in both singles and mixed doubles. Despite Ryan Torresin and Jessica Kawamoto winning mixed doubles matches, they could not overcome the strong play from the Northern Lights.
| Player | POTM | Category Wins | Category PF | Category PA | Mixed Wins | Mixed PF | Mixed PA | Mixed Pair |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jessica Kawamoto | 0 | 0 | 20 | 21 | 1 | 21 | 19 | MX1 |
| Preston Gordon | 0 | 0 | 19 | 21 | 0 | 17 | 21 | MX2 |
| Ryan Torresin | 0 | 0 | 19 | 21 | 1 | 21 | 19 | MX1 |
| Wei Xing Li | 0 | 0 | 20 | 21 | 0 | 17 | 21 | MX2 |
What It Means Going Forward
The Northern Lights improved to three wins in CNPL III, strengthening their position in the league. London Smash Pickleball Club remains at one win and will aim to bounce back in the upcoming matches.
News in Brief: Northern Lights Pickleball Victory
The Northern Lights beat London Smash Pickleball Club 3-1 at CourtX in Oakville. Lucas Wong was named Player of the Match. Northern Lights now have three wins in CNPL III, while London Smash Pickleball Club remains at one win, preparing for future matches in the league.