Rockers defend Canadian Title

August 8, 2025

Oldtimer teams from across Canada converged on Prince Edward Island over the Civic Holiday weekend for the Canadian National Oldtimers Baseball Championship.

Both the Dufferin-Simcoe Rockers and the Dufferin-Simcoe Braves attended the tournament to defend their 2024 national titles. The Rockers competed in the 60-plus age division, while the Braves played in the 43-plus division.

The Rockers advanced to the championship game after dominant round-robin wins: 11-1 over the Nova Scotia Monarchs, 15-2 over the Great West Legends, and 9-2 over the Hamilton Stealers.

In the semi-final, they edged the Monarchs in a close 11-10 contest, then defeated the Oakville Golden A’s 9-4 in the final to retain their national title.

The Braves also had a strong showing, advancing to the finals. After dropping their opening game 6-4 to the Saint John Mooseheads, they bounced back with a 16-0 win over the Halifax Mets and a 13-7 victory over the Alberta Legends.

In semi-final action, the Braves faced the Mooseheads again and came away with a 7-4 win.

In the championship game, the Braves met the undefeated Charlottetown Jays, who had outscored their opponents 51-2 leading up to the final. The Braves played with heart but fell short, losing 7-2.