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Aug 4, 2013 | On the Road!
Tournament seeds announced: Minnesota heads east for WFTDA glory
The WFTDA (roller derby’s governing body) has announced the all-important June worldwide rankings. These rankings determine the brackets for Division 1 tournament play – and Minnesota has been determined to be #17 – #16 after Olympia’s Oly Rollers did not play the number of games needed to qualify. As #16, Minnesota has been seeded into Asheville, […]
Jul 1, 2013 | Special Announcements
Season Ten: Mark Your Calendars
The league has determined the bouts for the 10th season of MNRG. With seven bouts in the Roy and an eighth with the Swarm, the MNRG will be bringing you into downtown Saint Paul throughout. Mark these dates: ONE-NIGHT TOURNAMENT Saturday, October 19th: The Lightning Round tournament returns for its second year! As a start […]
May 2, 2013 | What Are We Up To?
Season Recap: The 2013 Wheelies
Every year, the MNRG puts on one last, fantastic gathering of skaters, refs, and volunteers. We gather to celebrate the past season and to honor those who’ve excelled. Derby fans…your Season 9, 2012-3 Wheelies winners. Fan Voted Awards Favorite Jammer: Harmony Killerbruise Favorite Pivot/Blocker: Diamond Rough Favorite Rookie: Hannah Shot First The Lappy: Frau Scientits […]
Apr 11, 2013 | Bout News
Atomic Bombshells raise Golden Skate, 115-102
Your champions. The Atomic Bombshells. No simple feat. The ABS and the Rockits tore down the Roy last Saturday. The Rockits – a team filled with rookies and first-year transfers – came close three times to pulling ahead of the storied ABS squad…but the Bombshells held back their the march of their opponents for forty […]
Apr 10, 2013 | Bout News
Gardas defeat Dolls for 3rd place, 140-91
Old and new, green and pink. The Minnesota RollerGirls’ 3rd-place bout shone with strong, individual performances by both teams. However, the Gardas controlled the bout from the start. The jammers in green built up a 79-point lead in the first half, while the Garda pack brought them home to the final whistle. Garda Belts v […]
Apr 8, 2013 | Featured Skaters
Hanna Belle Lector #37
Hanna Belle Lector has been skating with the Minnesota RollerGirls since the first season. Yep, Season 1 you could find her out on the track hitting other skaters around and there’s still no slowing her down; she’s a fighter in many ways and has the mentality that there’s more to be done, room to grow, […]
Apr 3, 2013 | Bout News
DERBY: The Preview
The Atomic Bombshells – now the team to beat – have only one team between them and the Golden Skate. Unfortunately, it’s the Rockits. Meanwhile, a short-staffed Dagger Dolls have an uphill battle to stay out of last place against the Garda Belts. The season finale. The championship. This is what long hours of skating […]
Mar 31, 2013 | Featured Skaters
Scootaloo #FU
The Minnesota RollerGirls is a volunteer-run effort. From the website to the marketing and public relations to the big production of bout night, it’s an “all hands on deck” approach. Meet Scootaloo: a knockout of a skater and a leading brand genius when it comes to publicizing the Minnesota RollerGirls’ work. Scoots (or Scootie), as she’s […]
Mar 27, 2013 | Bout News
Texecutioners beat All-Stars 300 – 151
By Fire Wally, filling in for league reporter Garrison Killer All-Stars vs. Texecutioners The Minnesota RollerGirls All-Stars managed an early lead and a close first half against The Texecutioners, representing the Texas Rollergirls of Austin, Texas. However, the Texecutioners’ physical blocking and high-scoring power jams earned them the victory at the Roy Wilkins Auditorium in […]
Mar 27, 2013 | Bout News
Arche-Enemies beat Ultra Outlaws 110-61
By Fire Wally, filling in for league reporter Garrison Killer Archetype‘s Arche-Enemies vs. Ultra Creative‘s Ultra Outlaws The Minnesota RollerGirls took a new approach to forming the teams for this league mixer bout. The team names were inspired by two of our favorite sponsors: Ultra Creative’s Ultra Outlaws vs. Archetype’s Arche-Enemies. Fan contest winners T-Rex […]