Maine Roller Derby's Killer Quick whips up a pounding dose of all things derby.
May 2008
May 30, 2008
I'm officially on the Disabled List
Tendinitis and loose ligaments. The doctor told me this about both my right and left ankles. I had guessed it was tendinitis from the pain I've felt all season. Apparently skating through the pain wasn't a good idea.
Continue reading "I'm officially on the Disabled List"The after-after party
MRD is quickly making a reputation for involvement in EPIC after-parties. Just look at this photo of our mascot - Convict 207 - and Daisy Cutter after the Long Island bout on May 3.
Continue reading "The after-after party"MRunDeafeated!
That's right, my friends. We won again! And boy howdy was that a sweet victory over Connecticut. 87 to 39!
Continue reading "MRunDeafeated!"MRD vs Connecticut
The Port Authorities take on the Stepford Sabotage in our last game of the season this Saturday (May 17). Much to our surprise, the PAs are undefeated - and we plan on keeping it that way. Connecticut's all-star team, the Sabotage, is rearing to beat us. They've been scouting our games and will be well-prepared for this bout.
Continue reading "MRD vs Connecticut"The Calamity Janes
The Calamity Janes, MRD's Junior Varsity team, is taking on Providence Killah Bees (PRD's JV team) on June 7 at the Expo. Yes, Providence is coming back to Maine after a shocking defeat on April 12 (Port Authorities vs. The Riveters). And they don't plan on going home without a victory.
Continue reading "The Calamity Janes"Another win for MRD!
Final score 208 to 22. The scoreboard, showing 199 to 22, wasn't equipped to exhibit our victory over Long Island Roller Rebels.
Continue reading "Another win for MRD!"Nothin can stop me now, cause I don't care anymore.
That's what Trent Reznor is singing to me as I prepare for tonight's bout. I didn't specifically choose that song. It just so happens to be playing in the NIN mix. It seems slightly appropriate as, yes, nothing can stop me now. But I do care, for the most part.
Continue reading "Nothin can stop me now, cause I don't care anymore."Show Your Cans!
Donate non-perishable items or personal care products at tomorrow's bout (May 3) and receive $2 off the adult ticket price. All donations go to Preble Street Resource Center, a non-profit organization that "provides accessible barrier-free services to empower people experiencing problems with homelessness, housing, hunger and poverty, and to advocate for solutions to these problems." Learn more at www.preblestreet.org
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