Bangor Roller Derby traveled to Westfield, Mass to take on the women of Pair O’Dice City this past Saturday. It was a nail biter the whole way through, with BRD winning by 22 points. Led by captain Cereal Suicide #30 and alternate captain Infrared #750nm, the girls went all out. BRD was only behind once during the entire bout, and only by two points.

Cereal Suicide #30, DZ #00, Infrared #750nm and Hammerdown #81 owned it by being both valuable as jammers and blockers for the entire bout.

Nefarious Fox #101 wore her pivot panty well by making continuous contact, striking fear in opposing jammers.

Upskirts Chorizo #13in, Obknocksus #4×4 and Eva B. Villian #37 were all power players in the pack.

Cereal Suicide #30 polished off the bout with an unforgettable jam that ran down the clock.

DZ #00 took MVP Jammer and Nefarious Fox #101 took MVP Blocker.

The win was welcome after Februarys defeat by Maine Roller Derby’s well established Calamity Jane’s. Bangor is now sporting a sweet 4 win/1 loss average. Great for a team just coming into their first full season. Training hard with a “never say can’t” attitude, and it shows. These women are true athletes.

Bangor Roller Derby will be profiling five of our members a week so you can get to know them better! Here are this weeks five………………..

Infrared #750 nm

Infrared is one of our Captain Vet Skaters. She has been with us since Sept. 2011 and is an original member.

Age: 25

Hobbies: Word and Jigsaw Puzzles

Wanted to grow up to be: An Astronaut

Favorite album of ALL TIME: Sunny Side by Paolo Nutini

Most memorable derby moment: Her first mixed scrimmage, sick for the whole week prior, she refused to back out. She had a blast, made new derby friends busted her butt and then collapsed into Smokey’ passenger seat.

Interesting Factoid: Improved scientific literacy is her cause of choice

Weirdest food ever eaten: Jammers for breakfast <——– Weird

Coach Momma Smokey (fka Smokey Pork Chop # 4oz )

Smokey was a Vet Skater playing for 16 mos. before injury took her out of the game. Smokey has been with us since Sept. 2011 and is an original skating member.

Age: 30 years young!

Hobbies: FOOD! Smokey was a pastry chef and is now a food blogger for Bread & Burrow

Wanted to grow up to be: An Archeologist……….. ancient cities fascinated her!

Favorite album of ALL TIME: Bear Creek by Brandi Carlile

Most memorable derby moment: Getting lead jammer over Hedda Flame of RCR with Bristol Smashin’ in the pack. Jamming for the tigers with Kissy Kicks in the pack. The annual camping trip, nuf said.

Interesting Factoid: Her goal is to own and run a farm to table farm/restaurant. ASAP.

Weirdest thing ever eaten: Fresh Urchin Roe, eaten right out of the urchin she went diving for. DISGUSTING rite of passage!

Eva B. Villian #37

Eva is a Vet Skater. Eva has been with us since Sept. 2011 and is an original member.

Age:37
Favorite album of ALL TIME: Everything by Marilyn Manson & Maynard James Keenan
Most memorable derby moment: Knocking down Rehabiliskater from MRD
Interesting Factoid: “I taste like Christmas”

Weirdest Thing I’ve Eaten: “I don’t eat weird things. I love Pizza, Ice Cream, and Diet Coke.”

Wanted to grow up to be:  ”When i grow up i want to be an animal rescuer and care taker!”

 

Kruel La La #27

 

Kruel  is a Vet Skater. She has been with us since May of 2012

Age: 40
Favorite album of ALL TIME: Lover Boy (the one with the red leather ass shot on the cover)
Most memorable derby moment: Winning the first bout
Interesting Factoid: Grew up highly Pentecostal
Weirdest thing ever eaten: Cow tongue
Wanted to grow up to be: Cowgirl
Hobbies: BRD, building all things, being creative, horse/animals

 

Starluna Tic  #88

Star is a Vet Skater. She has been with us since Sept. 2012

Age:40…but who’s counting

Favorite album of ALL TIME: If I had to pick an ALBUM I would say The Best of Bob Marley- Legend

Most memorable derby moment:  I would have to say the time I was jamming in my first bout and caught up to the lead jammer just to hit her off the track even though I knew she would call it off before I could score.

Interesting Factoid: I like to think that I can learn how to do ANYTHING I want if I just Google it.

Weirdest thing ever eaten: That’s funny! Your asking this to a woman who does not even like fish or seafood. Everyone thinks I AM weird for that. This is a question for SMOKEY PORK CHOP, I bet she could have a good answer! The only thing I can think of is: when I was younger I would snack on toast covered with mustard. Oh and I love to drink the pickle juice when the jar is empty. Is that weird?

Wanted to be when grown up:  When I was in high school I was into the business classes and even voted “most business like”. I was going to go to college and in my mind be a very sexy executive secretary in a large city working for a good looking boss in a high rise.

Hobbies: Besides derby…….I think they are all mentioned in my interesting fact question but I also have enjoyed painting pictures, making jewelry, and reading by the pool in the summer. Although I bet my husband would say my hobby is being on my laptop!

Online Ticket Sales Stop at 12pm EST March 16th. Tickets at the door will sell out!

Bangor Roller Derby will be profiling five of our members a week so you can get to know them better! Here are our first five………………..

Upskirts Chorizo #13in.

Chorizo is one of our veteran skaters. She has been with us since June of 2012

Age: 23

Occupation: Mental Health Support Specialist and Student

Favorite Position: Blocker

What got her interested: “Unfortunately, Whip It, the movie. I had seen an add for BRD but then ran into Ref Roadkill at Great Skates. ”

Favorite Food: Tiramisu

Interesting Fact: Chorizo is an artist. She is an amazing painter.

Pump up song: “Who’s Your Daddy?” by Benny Benassi

Coach Eddie

Coach Eddie is our Assistant Coach. He has been with us since March of 2012

Age- I am the ripe old age of 24.

Occupation- Financial Services, TD Bank, N.A.

Favorite Position- Blocker Coach, my background and relevance to derby is from hockey. This is the field I’m most effective and passionate about… Kill, kill, kill!!

What Got Him Interested- Aside from dating DZ? : ) This is a great, diverse, and energetic group. Between our athleticism and drive to the charitable work and the community impact, it’s an all around positive thing to be a part of. There is a home for everybody in roller derby, and most contact/competitive sports don’t have that same characteristic to offer. I have seen the women on this team find their passion in life, finally take that initiative to get into shape, have a sense of belonging, and most of all be accepted for being EXACTLY who they are.

Favorite Food- Coors light, definitely.

Interesting Fact- Being a coach of BRD isn’t interesting enough?!? Um, I come from a very musical family. My mother used to be a drummer back in her day (her claim to fame was being able to play “Wipeout”), my sister sings opera and plays piano, my brother sings and plays many styles of music on guitar, and I have been playing drums for about 6 years now and used to travel almost weekly with my band between Maine and Massachusetts.

Pump Up Song- “Stranglehold” – Ted Nugent

Cereal Suicide #30

Cereal is one of our veteran skaters. She has been with us since September of 2011 as she is one of our Founders! She has been a Derby Girl for 4 years.

Age: 27

Occupation: Dog Kennel Clerk

Favorite Position: Power Blocker

What Got Her Interested: At the time, her boyfriend

Favorite Food: Indian

Interesting Fact: She wants to open her own animal shelter

Pump Up Song: “I Like That” by Richard Vission & Static Avenger

McMelon Smasher #2699

Melon is one of our veteran skaters. Melon has been with us since May of 2012

Age: 36

Occupation: Stage Technician, Baby Retail Services, Mom

Favorite Position: Jammer

What Got Her Interested: She needed a fun outlet for fitness. She heard about tryouts and showed up!

Favorite Food: Homemade Squash Soup

Interesting Fact: She can play the tuba! She was in the UMaine Marching Band.

Pump Up Song: “Enter Sandman” by Metallica

 Nefarious Fox #101

Fox is one of our veteran skaters. Fox has been with us since May of 2012.

Age: 21

Occupation: Cashier, Cosmetology Student

Favorite Position: Blocker

What Got Her Interested: Her Aunt Hurricane Bethanny plays for the Rock Coast Rollers. She suggested Fox play.

Favorite Food: Seefood……….. She sees food, she eats it.

Interesting Fact: She has really weird feet. She has a wonky toe, that didn’t grow right.

Pump Up Song: “I really just feed off everyones energy. No song needed.” Her most played song is “Sweater Weather” by The Neighbourhood

Photos courtesy of James Daigle Photography and Bangor Tire Company

Bangor Roller Derby had quite an undefeated 2012 season. Our first bout we took on the Rock Coast Rollers of Rockland, Maine at  The Maine Event. This was our first bout ever!

Bangor got their first taste of victory!

Then we drove down to New Hampshire to take on the Mad Knockers in Henniker.

Bangor won again, this time by a landslide!

Followed by their final bout of the season against the Rock Coast Rollers. This was a friends and family bout hosted by Bangor to thank all of the people in our lives who support us. This was a nail biter with Bangor winning in the last minute of game play!

We would like to thank both Manadanock Roller Derby and the Rock Coast Rollers for a great first season!

Come one, come all! Bangor Roller Derby is hosting their first public bout! BRD’s two home teams will take each other on at this riveting exhibition bout. March16th at 6pm. $5 general admission and $1 for 5 and under. Skehan Recreation Center, 1 Main Road North, Hampden. Bring your lucky lad or lassie along!

We are back online and ready to roll! (pun definitely intended) We apologize for the delay in updated new information. Bangor Roller Derby has been working and training hard. We are very excited to have lots of new skaters and fans. Stay tuned for lots of new and exciting things from your local roller girls!