Whip it Good! http://www.mainetoday.com/blogs/mrd/ en-us 2008-05-15T09:39:52-05:00 MRD vs Connecticut http://www.mainetoday.com/blogs/mrd/027090.html 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... Bouting Punchy O'Guts 2008-05-15T09:39:52-05:00 The Calamity Janes http://www.mainetoday.com/blogs/mrd/026811.html 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... Training Punchy O'Guts 2008-05-09T13:53:36-05:00 Another win for MRD! http://www.mainetoday.com/blogs/mrd/026548.html Final score 208 to 22. The scoreboard, showing 199 to 22, wasn't equipped to exhibit our victory over Long Island Roller Rebels. I'm sure, as a member of the audience, the bout wasn't as exciting as the last against the... Bouting Punchy O'Guts 2008-05-05T10:59:35-05:00 Nothin can stop me now, cause I don't care anymore. http://www.mainetoday.com/blogs/mrd/026474.html 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... Bouting Punchy O'Guts 2008-05-03T12:05:18-05:00 Show Your Cans! http://www.mainetoday.com/blogs/mrd/026449.html 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... Charity Work Punchy O'Guts 2008-05-02T16:52:57-05:00 Why'd you let the Jammer go?! http://www.mainetoday.com/blogs/mrd/026159.html Our fans are screaming, raging maniacs - as they should be - so you probably don't hear when the refs yell "Let her go!" Why would he say such a thing? Well, it's in the rules. If you're a nerd... Bouting Punchy O'Guts 2008-04-28T10:26:19-05:00 Roller Derby on Newsweek! http://www.mainetoday.com/blogs/mrd/026078.html Featured this week as a video blog on Newsweek was Boston Derby Dames and Gotham Girls Roller Derby. This is particularly huge for the roller derby community as we are working to bash those stereotypes of roller derby depicted as... Derby News Punchy O'Guts 2008-04-25T16:30:10-05:00 Perspectives from the Pack http://www.mainetoday.com/blogs/mrd/025915.html Each skater has a different perspective in the pack. Some skaters are terrified and praying to just make it through alive. Some feel like they're approaching a pack of wild boars. In the blog found at www.schnozzfest.com, a roller girl... Bouting Punchy O'Guts 2008-04-23T15:13:32-05:00 the greatest night of my life http://www.mainetoday.com/blogs/mrd/025517.html 75 to 64. Who would have ever thought? We sure as hell didn't! (top left to right: Miss Creant, Daisy Cutter, Patty O'Mean, Punchy O'Guts, Olive Spankins, Jones N; Bottom left to right: Lois Blow, The Mom Bomb, Killer Quick,... Bouting Punchy O'Guts 2008-04-16T09:15:24-05:00 THIS FRICKIN SATURDAY! http://www.mainetoday.com/blogs/mrd/025175.html It's happening. Some of this: And a little of this: And definitely this: Be there. (photos by John Santerre)... Bouting Punchy O'Guts 2008-04-10T12:33:18-05:00 Guide to the best bouting experience http://www.mainetoday.com/blogs/mrd/024828.html The Portland Expo's maximum capacity for roller derby bouts is 2200. The most we've had so far was a little over 800 people at one time and we're expecting a few hundred more this season. Here are some tips for... Derby News Punchy O'Guts 2008-04-04T11:14:54-05:00 The greatest short film you'll ever see. http://www.mainetoday.com/blogs/mrd/024466.html Not kidding. It's epic. Go to http://www.mainerollerderby.com/press and scroll down to MRD Videos. Click on the first one. The next 4.5 minutes of your life will never be the same. PS - Did you get your tickets yet? April 12... Punchy O'Guts 2008-03-28T14:33:37-05:00 How to Spot a Derby Girl http://www.mainetoday.com/blogs/mrd/024168.html written by Killer Quick Modern day roller derby is made up of women from all walks of life. We’re not all tattooed, or built like refrigerators (or like skinny minnies either). We don’t all walk around with middle-finger-flying attitudes or... musing of Killer Quick Punchy O'Guts 2008-03-24T12:17:24-05:00 Riveter Challenge http://www.mainetoday.com/blogs/mrd/024080.html In the fall, we scored an undefeated season against Hudson Valley Horrors, Pioneer Valley Roller Derby and Albany All-stars. This season is going to be far more challenging. MRD will have to fight to earn every point and stop the... Training Punchy O'Guts 2008-03-21T09:36:59-05:00 Past, Present & Future http://www.mainetoday.com/blogs/mrd/023777.html After an off season (of skates, not business) through the holidays, Maine Roller Derby is back in full effect. Here's the scoop on the 2008 Season. WHAT HAS HAPPENED * New Recruit Day brought in a dozen or so lovely... Derby News Punchy O'Guts 2008-03-14T11:14:15-05:00