Northern Lights Stun CNPL Opener: The 2025 CNPL Metropolitan Split opened its regular season at CourtX in Oakville on September 6th, 2025, with the Northern Lights defeating the Vancouver Owls 4-0. The Lights won all four games with scores of 21-15, 21-14, 21-14, and 21-15, securing a strong victory.
| Team | Game 1 | Game 2 | Game 3 | Game 4 | Total Wins |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Lights | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 4 |
| Vancouver Owls | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 0 |
The Canadian National Pickleball League’s first regular-season event featured top teams from across the region. Northern Lights quickly took control of the match, showing strong teamwork and consistent play. Vancouver Owls struggled in both singles and mixed doubles, unable to secure a win in any game.
Team Performance
Northern Lights’ players Danielle Boss, Joel Pelletier, Lucas Wong, and Marie-Christine Salvas led the team’s success. Lucas Wong earned Player of the Match with wins in singles and MX1 doubles. Danielle Boss and Marie-Christine Salvas secured victories in MX1 and MX2 doubles, while Joel Pelletier contributed to MX2 doubles and singles wins.
| Player | POTM | Category Wins | Category PF | Category PA | Mixed Wins | Mixed PF | Mixed PA | Mixed Pair |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danielle Boss | 0 | 1 | 21 | 15 | 1 | 21 | 14 | MX1 |
| Joel Pelletier | 0 | 1 | 21 | 14 | 1 | 21 | 15 | MX2 |
| Lucas Wong | 1 | 1 | 21 | 14 | 1 | 21 | 14 | MX1 |
| Marie-Christine Salvas | 0 | 1 | 21 | 15 | 1 | 21 | 15 | MX2 |
Vancouver Owls’ Anna Dyachenko, Armaan Jiwa Mawji, Ava Weeks, and Caelan Sampson fought hard but could not claim a win. Dyachenko and Sampson lost MX1 doubles and singles matches, while Mawji and Weeks fell in MX2 doubles and singles, leaving the team scoreless.
| Player | POTM | Category Wins | Category PF | Category PA | Mixed Wins | Mixed PF | Mixed PA | Mixed Pair |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anna Dyachenko | 0 | 0 | 15 | 21 | 0 | 14 | 21 | MX1 |
| Armaan Jiwa Mawji | 0 | 0 | 14 | 21 | 0 | 15 | 21 | MX2 |
| Ava Weeks | 0 | 0 | 15 | 21 | 0 | 15 | 21 | MX2 |
| Caelan Sampson | 0 | 0 | 14 | 21 | 0 | 14 | 21 | MX1 |
Game Highlights
Northern Lights dominated from the first game. Scores were 21-15, 21-14, 21-14, and 21-15. Each player scored consistently in singles and doubles. The Vancouver Owls were competitive at times but could not match the Lights’ precision and teamwork.
Significance of the Win
Northern Lights’ clean sweep sets a strong tone for their CNPL season. Their teamwork and skill make them early favorites. Vancouver Owls will need to regroup and improve in upcoming matches to stay competitive.
News in Brief: Northern Lights Stun CNPL Opener
Northern Lights defeated Vancouver Owls 4-0 at the 2025 CNPL Metropolitan Split in Oakville on September 6th, 2025. Lucas Wong earned Player of the Match. The Lights won all four games, dominating singles and mixed doubles. Vancouver Owls failed to secure a win in any match.