Ridgefield Scores and Standings: July 5

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Add NHL Hall of Famer and five-time Stanley Cup winner Glenn Anderson to the list of players who have committed to play in the Big Assist III, which is set for 7 p.m on July 13 at the Terry Conners Rink in Stamford.

Anderson, who runs a hockey school at Terry Conners, played in last year's game and promised to return.

The hockey exhibition game is hosted by Darien native Ryan Shannon, who is currently a free agent after spending the previous three seasons with the Ottawa Senators.

The game raises money for the Obie Harrington-Howes Foundation, which supports individuals with spinal injury and disease.

Here is a list of players who have committed: Many of them also played last year.

Ryan Shannon, Ottawa Senators (former team)
Martin St. Louis, Tampa Bay Lightning
James Van Riemsdyk, Philadelphia Flyers
Max Pacioretty, Montreal Canadiens (New Canaan native)
Matt Lashoff, Toronto Maple Leafs
Matt Moulson, NY Islanders
Ben Smith, Chicago Blackhawks
Jaime Sifers, German Elite League (Stratford native)
Kevin Shattenkirk, St. Louis Blues
Cam Atkinson, Springfield Falcons (Greenwich native)
Brian Lashoff, Grand Rapid Griffins
Matt Cohen, Hamburg Freezers
Greg Moore, Springfield Falcons
Sean Backman, Texas Stars
Mark Arcobello, Oklahoma City Barons
Philip DeSimone, UNH
Tommy Atkinson, Boston College (Greenwich native)
Jack Downing, UVM
Mike Paliotta, US National Development Team
Kevin Sullivan, Union College

-- Ridgefield National (1-1) and Ridgefield American (0-2) will be back in action Tuesday in the District One 12-year-old Little League tournament.

Ridgefield National faces Darien National at Wilton's Bill Terry Field (5:30 p.m.)  and Ridgefield American takes on Stamford Northrop at Darien's McGuane Field (5:45 p.m.).

Each team will play six games in pool play, which continues through Sunday.

-- Ridgefield is hosting the U-15 Babe Ruth District Four tournament this week with a berth in the state tournament on the line.

Ridgefield received a bye in the first round of the seven-team double elimination event and defeated Pomperaug 7-6 on Monday in the winner's bracket semifinals.

Ridgefield advanced to Wednesday's winner's bracket final at Ciuccoli Field (5 p.m.). The championship game is set for Saturday.

Ridgefield National earned its first win in the District One 12-year-old Little League tournament with an 8-7 victory over Norwalk on Sunday.

AMERICAN LEGION BASEBALL

FRIDAY'S RESULTS

No games scheduled

SATURDAY'S RESULTS

No games scheduled

SUNDAY'S RESULTS

No games scheduled

MONDAY'S RESULTS

No games scheduled

TUESDAY'S SCHEDULE

Ridgefield Jr. vs. Bridgeport Jr., 5:30 p.m., at Seaside 1

AMERICAN LEGION BASEBALL STANDINGS