Softball: Wounded Warrior Amputee game highlights patriotic weekend in Brainerd July 13-15

Indianapolis Colts offensive lineman Joe Haeg and Arizona Coyotes forward Josh Archibald are scheduled to play for the Team USA All-Stars when they host the Wounded Warrior Amputee Softball Team in a game Friday, July 13, at Mills Field in Brainerd.

Gates will open at 6 p.m. Game time is 7:30 p.m. Admission is free but donations will be accepted. A home run exhibition, sponsored by CTC, will begin at 6 p.m.

There will be activities for kids, autographs, photos and fireworks. Patriotic music will be provided by Seth Doud and Savannah Cole.

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July 13

• Who: Wounded Warrior Amputee Softball Team vs. Team USA All-Stars
• What: Exhibition softball game
• Where: Mills Field, 1700 Mill Ave., Brainerd
• When: Gates open 6 p.m., game time 7:30 p.m.
• Admission: Free-donations accepted

July 14-15

• What: This One's for Hop Softball Tournament
• Where: Memorial Park, 1700 Mill Ave., Brainerd
• Website: www.4hop.org

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Paralympic and X-Game gold medalist "Monster" Mike Schultz will serve as honorary coach of Team USA.

The patriotic weekend includes the 40th anniversary of This One's for Hop softball tournament. Games will be played Saturday, July 14, and Sunday, July 15, at Memorial Park in Brainerd. Also scheduled that Saturday is a men's open division tournament with players from all over the Midwest. Each team will play four games.

Also scheduled is a free concert by Def Leggend, billed as the world's greatest tribute to Def Leppard, Saturday, July 14, at Mills Field. Special guest will be the Wyld Rice Band. Gates open at 6 p.m. followed by music at 6:30 p.m.

The concert is open to all ages. There is no cover charge but donations are suggested. All proceeds benefit This One's For Hop Foundation.

Team USA roster

Joe Janson, Joe Haeg, Josh Archibald, Mike Schultz, Shan Donovan, Pat Pickar, Ray Austin

Ashley Noska, Tiffany Horn, Travis Dixon, Bob Dixon, Travis Kostreba, Cassidy Zontelli

Michael Olsen, Paul Bartholomaus, Mark Vanek, Jessica Huntley, Josh "Orve" Johnson

Kaye Smude, Amanda Schaefer, Paul Dooley, Todd Johnson, Matt Pecarich, Jessica Erickson

Extras: Eryk Haapajoki, Alex Haapajoki