The Charlottetown Gaudet’s Auto Body Islanders are all smiles after making P.E.I. baseball history on Aug. 24. The Islanders won the 2025 Baseball Canada national senior men’s championship in Regina to become the first-ever P.E.I.-based team to win a Baseball Canada national title at any level. Photo by Wanda Harron Photography /Special to The GuardianArticle content‘We finally made history’THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY.Subscribe now to access this story and more:Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsSUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES.Subscribe or sign in to your account to continue your reading experience.Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsRegister to unlock more articles.Create an account or sign in to continue your reading experience.Access additional stories every monthShare your thoughts and join the conversation in our commenting communityGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountorArticle contentThe Charlottetown Gaudet’s Auto Body Islanders made history on Aug. 24 by becoming the first-ever P.E.I.-based team to win the Baseball Canada national senior men’s championship. Overcoming travel setbacks and tough competition, the Islanders clinched the title with a convincing 8-1 win over Quebec in the final.Article contentArticle content“We finally made history. We’ll tell our grandkids about this.”Article content“We were talking about it all week,” said Islanders first baseman and designated hitter Josh Myers of Summerside. “We’ve been saying, ‘Let’s make history.’ … We finally made history. We’ll tell our grandkids about this.”Article contentArticle content The Charlottetown Gaudet’s Auto Body Islanders celebrate after winning the 2025 Baseball Canada national senior men’s championship in Regina on Aug. 24. The Islanders defeated Quebec 8-1 in the gold-medal game. The Islanders are the first P.E.I.-based team to win a Baseball Canada national championship at any level. Photo by Wanda Harron Photography /Special to The GuardianArticle contentArticle contentIslanders to play for goldArticle contentThe Charlottetown Gaudet’s Auto Body Islanders advanced to the gold-medal game with a 4-0 shutout of the host Regina Trappers on Aug. 24, behind another stellar pitching performance from Haden Dow combined with some timely offence, shutting out the host Regina Trappers 4-0.Article content“We knew it might just take one run to win the way Haden was pitching,” said Ryne MacIsaac, whose single drove in the game-winning run.Article content Charlottetown Gaudet’s Auto Body Islanders infielder Ryne MacIsaac singled to drive in what proved to be the game-winning run in a 4-0 semifinal game win over the host Regina Trappers on Aug. 24. The victory earned the Islanders a berth in the gold-medal game of the 2025 Baseball Canada national senior men’s championship against Quebec on Aug. 24 at 10 p.m. (Atlantic). Photo by Jason Simmonds /The GuardianArticle contentArticle contentIslanders head to semifinalArticle contentThe Charlottetown Gaudet’s Auto Body Islanders will compete in the semifinal of the 2025 Baseball Canada national senior men’s championship on Aug. 24, aiming for a spot in the gold-medal game after finishing round-robin play with a 4-1 record and an 11-1 quarter-final win over Manitoba.Article content Pinch-runner Jonathan Arsenault, 9, races home to score the game-winning run in the bottom of the seventh inning to lift the Charlottetown Gaudet’s Auto Body Islanders to a 9-8 win over British Columbia on Aug. 23. The win against British Columbia clinched second place in Pool B for the Islanders, who will play for a medal at the 2025 Baseball Canada national senior men’s championship in Regina on Aug. 24. Photo by Wanda Harron Photography /Special to The GuardianArticle contentArticle contentIslanders’ first lossArticle contentA late comeback by Saskatchewan knocked the Charlottetown Gaudet’s Auto Body Islanders from the undefeated ranks at the Baseball Canada national senior men’s championship in Regina on Aug. 22. The Islanders remain tied for first in Pool A with a 2-1 record heading into their final round-robin game.Article contentArticle content The Charlottetown Gaudet’s Auto Body Islanders’ Duncan Picketts swings at a pitch during a New Brunswick Senior Baseball League (NBSBL) game against the Saint John Alpines at Memorial Field in Charlottetown earlier this season. Photo by Jason Simmonds /Guardian fileArticle contentArticle contentIslanders defeat QuebecArticle contentThe Charlottetown Gaudet’s Auto Body Islanders made a big statement at the 2025 Baseball Canada national senior men’s championship on Aug. 22 by defeating perennial contender Quebec 7-2 to improve to 2-0 in round-robin play.Article contentVeteran pitcher Brody McDonald’s complete-game effort and timely hitting helped the Islanders take control early and maintain the lead.Article content Charlottetown Gaudet’s Auto Body Islanders pitcher Brody McDonald delivers a pitch against Quebec at the 2025 Baseball Canada national senior men’s championship in Regina on Aug. 21. McDonald pitched a complete game in the Islanders’ 7-2 win in the round-robin game. Photo by Wanda Harron Photography /Special to The GuardianArticle contentArticle contentIslanders win their opening gameArticle contentThe Charlottetown Gaudet’s Auto Body Islanders got off to an impressive start at the 2025 Baseball Canada national senior men’s championship on Aug. 21, jumping out to a 4-0 lead in the first inning and cruising to a 6-2 victory over Ontario Team Two in their opening game.Article contentLeft-hander Haden Dow worked six innings to earn the win. Dow, a pick-up from the NBSBL’s Saint John Alpines, gave up two runs (one earned), nine hits, struck out eight and did not issue any free passes.
Charlottetown Islanders: 2025 Canadian baseball champions
