Apr
4

Bour review: New Skids On The Block vs Boston Massacre

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(crédit photos: David Andrew Morris)

(17) Montreal Skids Past (20) Boston, 188-117

WILMINGTON, MA– DNN #21 Boston started out as big sisters to DNN #17 Montreal as the Canadians made their way into WFTDA in 2007, and that sibling rivalry has remained even though the New Skids have been on top since 2011. This time out Montreal kept their winning streak safe, and took the bout 188-117.

The newest additions to the rosters include Ohi of Les Sexpos as well as the return of Ewan Wotarmy and Apocalipstick as the new coaches for the Skids. Coming in for Boston … >>>

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Mar
7

Preview : Round Robin!

Three Teams, Three 30-Minute Bouts

Wheels and heads will surely turn at Montreal Roller Derby’s Round Robin, happening this Saturday at Le Taz in Montreal. The league’s home team coaches Jess Bandit for Les Filles du Roi (FDR), Bone Machine for La Racaille and Chasing Amy for Les Contrabanditas (‘Ditas) shared their insights with us concerning the upcoming games; the three teams will face off with three 30-minute bouts. In 2012, the ‘Ditas took home the championships and this series of games will give us a taste of what the 2013 season has in store. Hold your heads derby fans; … >>>

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Feb
24

Bout review: New Skids On The Block vs Tri-City Thunder

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(photo credit: Marc-Antoire Vachon)

 

The New Skids On The Block open the season in Montreal

Friday February the 15th, the New Skids On The Block officially opened their roller derby season at the Taz taking on the Tri-City Thunder.

In the last year, Tri-City have lost some key veteran players. “It allowed several players to shine and to prove themselves capable” the team said after the bout. From their side, the New Skids had very particular objectives: “We wanted to try out new strategies based on the new rules. We also wanted to work on

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Feb
29

Featured skater: Jess Bandit

 
Jess Bandit has been a major figure of MTLRD since its humble beginnings. She was captain of Les Filles du Roi, she is currently co-captain of the New Skids on the Block, she was president of the league from 2008 to 2010, and she still sits on the b.o.d. as the New Skids rep. Above all, she is a true leader and one fantastic roller derby player. We caught up with her to inaugurate the “Featured Skater” of mtlrollerderby.com.
 
How did you come up with your name?
My name is Jess and my nickname was Bandit….I got real creative and … >>>

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Feb
16

All about MTLRD Training Camp!

 
February 17-18-19 will be MTLRD’s first training camp, hosted by the New Skids on the Block. It is with great pleasure that we announce that all the trainee spots were sold out in advance to skaters from Ontario, New England, Quebec and the Maritimes.
 
The week-end will start on a high note at the registration session at Taz, Friday night. At 8pm, the New Skids will take on long time rivals the Boston Massacre. The teams have met four times in the past, and the Skids have only won one of those match ups. However, the last one was … >>>

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Nov
30

MTLRD Awards, voting results!

On November 26th, the Montreal Roller Derby League threw its end of season bash 50s style. It was also time to welcome all our rookies and transfers.

The winners of the MTLRD Awards were revealed that night, some voted by the league, some voted by the fans.

And the winners are…

 

League members Awards

Best Jammer Les Contrabanditas:
Mange Moi El Cul

Best Jammer Les Filles du roi:
Phunky Bladz

Best Jammer La Racaille:
Greta Bobo

Beat Jammer Les New Skids on the Block:
Iron Wench

Best Jammer Les Sexpos:
Ti-Loup

Best Pivot Les Contrabanditas
Ninja Simone

Best Pivot

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