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Proctor Patronas Jones Group Phone: (218) 728-8402 | Toll free: (877) 277-2891 1420 London Road, Suite 201 | Duluth, MN 55805 www.proctorpatronasjones.com Non-deposit investment products offered through RBC Wealth Management are not FDIC insured, are not a deposit or other obligation of, or guaranteed by, a bank, and are subject to investment risks, including possible loss of the principal amount invested. © 2018 RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, Member NYSE/FINRA/SIPC. 18-DH-351_Proctor Patronas Jones_Baseball Ad 8.5x11_FINAL.indd 1 3/23/18 9:52 AM FROM THE NORTHWOODS LEAGUE GARY HOOVER President, Northwoods League Dear Huskies Fans, Welcome to historical Wade Stadium and the sixteenth season of Duluth Huskies action in the 25th season of play in the Northwoods League. “The Wade” continues to be one of the finest venues in all of America in which to watch a baseball game. You never know where those you are seeing in the Wade now will go from here. For example, Terry Collins, who formerly was the Duluth Huskies’ manager in 2009 was named the New York Mets manager one year later in 2010. Over the years 13 Huskies have made it to the Major Leagues as well. I, along with owner Michael Rosenzweig and the entire Duluth Huskies staff, hope you enjoy today’s Northwoods League action, sample some of the excellent ballpark fare at the concessions stands, or pick up a souvenir to show your loyalty to Duluth’s hometown team. Come back often, and when the team is on the road go to www.northwoodsleague.com to connect to the Northwoods League’s high-definition webcasts to catch Huskies action all season long. I hope to see all of you on July 24th to celebrate our 24th Northwoods League All-Star Game at Homer Stryker Field in Kalamazoo. And, as always, have a great time out with the Huskies! Sincerely, Gary Hoover President Northwoods League www.NorthwoodsLeague.com (507) 536-4570 FAX (507) 536-4597 2900 4th Street S.W. Rochester, MN 55902 1 FROM THE PRESIDENT AND OWNER MICHAEL S. ROSENZWEIG President & Owner, Duluth Huskies Baseball Club Dear Duluth Huskies fans and visitors, As owner of the Duluth Huskies since 2011, I have had the opportunity to see this proud Northwoods League affiliate continue to grow and expand our fan experience in this ballpark. This season marks a special milestone, the 25th anniversary season of the Northwoods League, whose teams develop elite college baseball players as well as their coaches, umpires and front-office staff throughout the league. Over 185 players from the Northwoods League have gone on to play Major League Baseball, including three-time Cy Young Award winner Max Scherzer, two- time World Series Champion Ben Zobrist and MLB All-Stars Chris Sale, Jordan Zimmermann and Curtis Granderson. Here at Wade Stadium, you might get a chance to catch the next rising star, as the best collegiate baseball players come from around the country to spend their summer playing for the Huskies and other Northwoods League teams. They are a hardworking group of players who hope they will be noticed by one of the many scouts that grace our ballpark on most nights. Our many promotional nights and added food and beverage choices continue to be fan favorites. We enjoy being an active partner in the communities who support us and provide many non-profit groups the opportunity to present their programs within the friendly confines of Wade Stadium. We first introduced our Robotics night with just one high school and are now hosting 6 high school teams. From Every Monday Matters to Books and Baseball, and many other local causes, we have truly added something for everyone. I would like to take this opportunity to thank our host families, volunteers, sponsors, suppliers, staff and interns for all they do to make your experience here at historic Wade Stadium the best it can be. Please make sure you stop by one of our concession stands for great ballpark food and a wide variety of beverages to make your experience here complete. Please show your support for our advertisers and sponsors, as they help make this season possible. GO HUSKIES !!! Michael S. Rosenzweig President and Owner, Duluth Huskies Baseball Club 2 CONTENTS Huskies Staff .................................................................................4-7 Huskies Ticket Information .............................................................. 8 Getting to Know Tyger .............................................................10-11 Wonderful World of Wade........................................................14-15 2018 Promotional Schedule .....................................................16-18 Wade Stadium Rules ..................................................................... 20 Getting to Know the Owner .......................................................... 22 Getting to Know Alex .................................................................... 27 Duluth Huskies Team Records ......................................30, 32, 34-36 Duluth Huskies All Stars ................................................................. 40 Duluth Huskies Award Winners ..................................................... 42 Why I Became a Huskie ................................................................. 44 Getting to Know the G.M. ............................................................. 48 enriched with GOOD LUCK Smart Power HUSKIES! engine cleaning additives Valid thru 12/31/2018. Limit 20 gallons. Good at participating Holiday Stationstores. One coupon per customer, per visit. Not valid with any other offer or coupon. No copies or facsimiles. Please redeem inside. At WI locations, coupon redeems for From your friends 75¢ free gas. Connect and fans at With Us! HUSKIES STAFF MICHAEL S. ROSENZWEIG President & Owner Born and raised in Duluth, Mike has had a love affair with baseball his entire life. Michael coached at Central Little League for 16 years, and rarely travels to a city that doesn’t have some kind of a baseball team to watch. Previous to owning the team, he had been a sponsor for many Huskies promotional nights including gnome night, batting helmet and team baseball cards giveaways. A financial adviser for more than 31 years, he retired in 2017 and now spends full time with the Duluth Huskies. Michael and his wife Betsy have two sons, Mike and Sam. GREG CULVER General Manager A native of Lake Nebagamon, Wisconsin, Greg started his Huskies career in Corporate & Group Sales and Stadium Operations during the 2015 season and was named General Manager after that season. Previous to his Huskies career, he served 24 years with the Duluth News Tribune primarily in Advertising. Greg grew up playing baseball in Northern Wisconsin and attended the University of Wisconsin Stevens- Point. When not living and breathing baseball you can find him on the local golf courses as a member of both the Poplar and Norwood Golf courses. Greg and his wife Sarah reside in Duluth. CORINNE KNETTEL Gameday Operations Corinne Knettel is returning to the Duluth Huskies for her fourth season. She is a previous business owner and event planner. Mother of 4 who eats, sleeps, and breathes baseball! 4 HUSKIES STAFF LIZZY FARRELL Game Day Operations/Intern Manager Lizzy Farrell is joining the Huskies for her third season. Originally from Eau Claire, Wisconsin. She graduated from UMD in May of 2017 with a degree in marketing. She spent two summers with the Eau Claire Express before joining the Duluth Huskies. This summer she will be splitting her time between UMD and the Huskies. She grew up playing softball and other sports. Lizzy has been a huge Green Bay Packers fan as well as a Minnesota Twins. She likes to go fishing and golfing when she has time. becca jago Mass Media & Ticket Operations/Intern Manager Becca is from Duluth, Minnesota. She started out selling tickets for the Huskies in 2015 and was the Ticket Operations Supervisor last season. She is majoring in Business Management at the University of Wisconsin Superior. She spends her free time going to any sporting event with her friends or volunteering in the community wherever possible. In the off season, she works at the DECC in Guest Services and mentors students in the Education Success Center at the University of Wisconsin-Superior. NATE FINSTAD Senior Broadcast Director A Superior, WI native Nate began his Huskies career during the 2015 season in broadcasting. Nate grew up playing hockey and baseball in the Twin Ports. Nate owns and operates his own business out of Superior. In his free time you are likely to find Nate in his garage working. Nate resides in Superior with his wife Alecia and four children. 5 HUSKIES STAFF PASTOR DARRELL KYLE Team Chaplain Darrell Kyle is returning for his second year as the chaplain for the Huskies. He is an avid baseball fan and was recently vindicated for his long-suffering devotion to the Chicago Cubs. Darrell is the pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church in Lake Nebagamon, WI and a member of the Air National Guard where he was recently deployed to Afghanistan. Darrell loves the game and its players and most enjoys coming out to spend time with the players and watch the games with his family. DALE “HOAGIE” HAAGENSON Volunteer Assistant Clubhouse