2012-2013 Season Schedule
Season nine is in full swing with the Minnesota RollerGirls - Minnesota’s original roller derby league.
Saturday, September 8
WFTDA Regionals, Sept. 14-16
Saturday, October 6
WFTDA Championships, Nov. 2-4
Saturday, November 10
Saturday, January 19
Saturday, February 16 with Minnesota Swarm
Saturday, March 2
Saturday, March 23
Saturday, April 6
News
Season Recap: The 2013 Wheelies
May 02, 2013
The Minnesota RollerGirls close their season down with its annual celebration of the league’s best and brightest. WHEELIES RESULTS AHEAD.
Bout Recap: Atomic Bombshells raise Golden Skate, 115-102
April 11, 2013
Three times the ABS went ahead; three times the Rockits almost caught up. The unstoppable Atomic Bombshells earn a third spot on the coveted MNRG hometeam trophy.
Bout Recap: Gardas defeat Dolls for 3rd place, 140-91
April 10, 2013
Led by vets and rookies alike, the Garda Belts triumphed and controlled the track against a short-staffed Doll team.
Bout Recap: Bombshells light up the Rockits for the Championship, 115-102
April 08, 2013
Gardas take 3rd against the Dagger Dolls in our final night of the season.
Featured Skater: Hanna Belle Lector #37
April 08, 2013
A member of the Minnesota RollerGirls since season 1, Hanna is an intimidating presence on the track. Off the track, she’s a huge part of helping to develop the next generation of RollerGirls!
Bout Preview: DERBY: the Preview
April 03, 2013
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.
Featured Skater: Scootaloo #FU
March 31, 2013
Scootaloo is hard hitting skater, a uniform crafter, and a public relations queen all in one.
Bout Recap: Arche-Enemies beat Ultra Outlaws 110-61
March 27, 2013
We 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 Outlaws vs. Arche-Enemies. Fan contest winners T-Rex and Sugar Beat Down chose the teams playground-style and served as Guest Bench Coaches for the evening. After 40 minutes of fast, fluid roller derby, The Arche-Enemies hung a sign on a 110-61 victory.
Bout Recap: Texecutioners beat All-Stars 300 - 151
March 27, 2013
The All-Stars managed an early lead; however, the Texecutioners’ physical blocking and high-scoring power jams earned them the victory at the Roy Wilkins Auditorium in St. Paul.
Featured Skater: Abbie Mischief #318
March 23, 2013
If there ever was a rollergirl who seems to have done it all, it’s Abbie Mischief.
Bout RecapsTournament Recap: When Stars Collide - the preview
March 20, 2013
Texas v Minnesota. Mudholes to be stomped dry.
Bout Preview: Catching up with Desi: Texas from a former Garda
March 19, 2013
As part of our coverage of the All-Stars’ Saturday bout with 5th-ranked Texas, we asked one of our legends to talk about her adopted team.
Announcement: April 6 2013, Season Championship Bout ALL Seating is Reserved
March 11, 2013
April 6 2013 Season Championship Bout ALL Seating is Reserved
Bout Recap: Rockits sync in flight, defeat Gardas 143-99
March 06, 2013
The Rockits may hate the word, but this was a comeback. The Gardas had them at halftime 67-25. The Rockits regrouped. Here’s the details.
Bout Recap: ABS walls up Dagger Dolls, 194-29
March 06, 2013
The ABS take the win and head to the finals undefeated.
Bout Recap: Out With a Slam scores: Rockits re-engage; will meet Bombshells in 9th season championship
March 03, 2013
The Bombshells continue their run of domination with a victory over the Dolls; the Garda Belts fall after a first-half lead.
Bout Preview: In Like a Lion, Out with a Slam - the preview
February 27, 2013
Down to three.
Bout Recap: Old Cap teams up on Minnesota for the win, 156-145
February 22, 2013
Payback is sweet; Old Capitol City defeated members of the MNRG All-Stars on the night of our Xcel Energy Center doubleheader.
Bout Preview: Seeing Double - the preview
February 14, 2013
We’re continuing our tradition of National Lacrosse League/WFTDA doubleheaders with the Minnesota Swarm. The Swarm take on divisional rivals Calgary, while your MNRG All-Stars fight a return bout against the Old Capitol City Roller Girls.
Featured Skater: Smoka Hontas #N8V
February 11, 2013
Recently drafted to the Minnesota RollerGirls All-Stars, Smoka Hontas shows that hard work and dedication pay off. Learn more about this elite derby girl before her All-Star debut during the Seeing Double Header with the Swarm on February 16.
Announcement: SEEING DOUBLE HEADER Coloring Contest
February 11, 2013
Color this page to your heart’s content! Then snap a photo and share it on our Facebook or Twitter pages.
Bout Recap: Gardas belt Dolls, 124-67
January 24, 2013
With a deep jammer line and a new take on blocking, the Gardas took the win against the Dagger Dolls
Bout Recap: Atomic Bombshells nuke Rockits, 135-63
January 24, 2013
The ABS drops the A-bomb on their long-time rivals.
Bout Recap: Bombshells punch ticket; Gardas notch a victory.
January 19, 2013
The Atomic Bombshells are in the finals. March 2nd’s Garda/Rockit bout will decide the second entrant.
Bout Preview: Game of Skates: the preview
January 16, 2013
Two bouts this Saturday, and some big news about rules. Welcome to 2013.
Featured Skater: Rhea Volt #84
January 15, 2013
Rhea Volt, almost as new to roller derby as she is to the Rockits, shows what it means to be a rebel RollerGirl.
Bout Preview: Game of Skates preview: by the numbers
January 08, 2013
January’s bout: what’s at skate.
Featured Skater: Hannah Shot First #<12pc
December 13, 2012
A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away… Hannah Shot First #<12pc fell in love with roller derby. And came across her perfect derby name…
Featured Skater: Frigid O’Shaughnessy #-0
November 28, 2012
Chosen as the #1 draft pick among rookies this season, Frigid O’Shaughnessy is equally if not more dangerous than her derby namesake when it comes to her quest for the Golden Skate.
Featured Skater: BerNasty #7
November 16, 2012
Growing up on skates, this born to be RollerGirl has just the right balance of nasty and nice.
Bout Recap: Rockits reap harvest, defeat Dolls 143-53
November 14, 2012
Two halves. One incredibly tight - a fight from end to end. The other resulted in a strong Rockit victory.
Bout Recap: Bombshells burn Gardas in final jam, 111-108
November 14, 2012
Fast-paced, tight packs, and a last-minute win. The Bombshells and Gardas tore the Roy down.
Bout Recap: Results: Rockits, Bombshells pick up tournament’s first wins
November 11, 2012
The Atomic Bombshells brought the bout to a final nailbiting win while the Rockits scored the victory on the Dolls following a key second-half error.
Season Preview: Dagger Dolls: The Champs
November 09, 2012
All this week, we’ve been posting short rundowns of the four home teams leading up to the intraleague season opener. Today, it’s time to meet the holders of the Golden Skate: the Dagger Dolls
Season Preview: The Rockits: Triumphs of the nerds
November 09, 2012
All this week, we’ll be posting short rundowns of the four home teams leading up to the intraleague season opener. Today, it’s the Rockits.
Season Preview: Garda Belts: the Hit
November 08, 2012
All this week, we’ll be posting short rundowns of the four hometeams leading up to the hometeam season opener. Today, it’s the Garda Belts.
Season Preview: The Atomic Bombshells: the team that plays together
November 05, 2012
All this week, we’ll be posting short rundowns of the four hometeams leading up to the hometeam season opener. Today, it’s the Atomic Bombshells.
Tournament Recap: MNRG All-Stars fall to Oly Rollers 218-125
November 03, 2012
Your Minnesota RollerGirls All-Stars fell to the Western Region’s #1 team the Oly Rollers 218-125
Tournament Recap: MNRG All-Stars take Kansas 244-148!
November 02, 2012
Your Minnesota RollerGirls All-Stars took on the Kansas City Roller Warriors in their first game at the 2012 WFTDA Championships and won it 244-148!!!
Tournament Preview: Grits and Glory - the WFTDA 2012 Championship preview
October 31, 2012
Winter is coming: Minnesota’s long road to the fog…and the Hydra.
Featured Skater: Winona Collider #480
October 30, 2012
Skating since 2010 with the Minnesota RollerGirls as a referee, Winona Collider #480, started this season by joining the ranks as a rookie rollergirl for the Dagger Dolls. Her journey to becoming the force that she is stems from three Minnesota RollerGirls summer-long boot camps, two seasons of skating as a referee, and from it all has arrived with skills that seem nothing like a rookie
Bout Recap: Rockits win rapid-fire tournament; Bombshells, Gardas take wins
October 10, 2012
A short-handed Rockit team takes the win in the MNRG’s first one-night tournament.
Bout Recap: Results: Rockits raise the Gilded Steak in league’s first one-night tournament
October 08, 2012
The Rockits and the Bombshells slug it out in the night’s final contest while the Gardas eke a win over the Dollies.
Bout Preview: Fresh Meat Raffle: the preview
October 03, 2012
The MNRG home season gets started with a four-color, four-bout lightning round of contests.
Tournament Recap: Winter goes south: MNRG All-Stars to compete at 2012 Championships
September 19, 2012
Minnesota comes within thirteen points of the North Central championship after handily defeating Naptown and Madison.
Bout Recap: Old School breaks in New School, 133-72
September 12, 2012
Thirteen new skaters. Two huge teams. It’s the vets vs the new kids, and the veterans, well…read on.
Season Preview: Winona Collider: the Dagger Doll interview
September 12, 2012
We interview Winona Collider as she talks about her fellow rookies, the Dolly mystique, and her sixth time on skates…at MNRG tryouts.
Bout Recap: Kansas City Stops Minnesota, 240-148
September 10, 2012
Kansas City upset Minnesota in more ways than one, scoring big against numerous MNRG jammer penalties and drawing strong boos from the audience by taking control with stop tactics on the track.
Bout Recap: Results: Kansas stops Minnesota; Old School defeats New
September 09, 2012
Kansas deployed the patient offense in their defeat of Minnesota. Meanwhile, the Old School ran herd on the new players. Results within.
Season Preview: Rhea Volt: the Rockit interview
September 09, 2012
Read Rockit rookie Rhea Volt’s take on the Rockits’ chances this year, pack transitions, her fellow rookies, and the Rockits’ size advantage.
Bout Preview: The Great Minnesota Beat Down: the preview
September 05, 2012
Our ninth season blazes to life with a rematch of Old school vs New school skaters. In the main event, we bring you a preview of tournament season as the MNRG All Stars take on the Kansas City Roller Warriors.
Season Preview: Frigid O’Shaughnessy: the Garda Belt interview
September 03, 2012
We sit down with ‘OSHA’ to get her first impressions of the Garda Belts.
Season Preview: MNRG Interviews: Juke Boxx, Diamond Rough, and Killaman Jaro
August 20, 2012
We speak to members of the MNRG All-Stars about the contested WCR/MNRG June bout, RollerCon results, the upcoming season, and more.
Bout Recap: Scoreboard shows Minnesota victory; officials go to overtime
June 19, 2012
Minnesota’s final jam put Saint Paul’s home team out ahead of the Windy City Rollers 160-155 on Saturday – but a last-minute correction may have put this bout into question. Details inside.
Bout Recap: Saint Paul’s MNRG Team B takes out Minneapolis’ Northern Lights, 71-57
June 19, 2012
A rare cross-river bout between the MNRG and the North Stars began the Midsummer Melee off right.
Bout Recap: Minnesota RollerGirls defeat Windy City, 160-155
June 16, 2012
In a tense, suffocating, INCREDIBLE fight, the Minnesota RollerGirls defeat the Windy City Rollers.
Bout Recap: Midsummer Melee: the preview
June 14, 2012
It’s on! The biggest bout in the Roy’s history is only days away.
Bout Preview: Countdown to Midsummer Melee - The Minnesota RollerGirls All-Stars
June 11, 2012
Continuing our coverage of MNRG v WCR, we interview Minnesota’s own Coach Dan.
Bout Preview: Countdown to Midsummer Melee - The Windy City Rollers All-Stars
June 10, 2012
An introduction to Minnesota’s longest-standing rival - and an interview with their captain, Jackie Daniels.
Bout Recap: All Stars Steam Roll Detroit - 234-74
June 05, 2012
Minnesota routs the women of Detroit at day 2 of June’s Midwest Brewhaha.
Bout Recap: Charm City, Penalties Hand All-Stars First Defeat in 2012 - 174-168
June 05, 2012
A late period defeat at the hands of Baltimore. Here’s the news from day one of June’s Midwest Brewhaha.
Season Recap: The 2012 Wheelies
May 08, 2012
A season of surprises, kickass rookies, skaters going above and beyond…and the results are in!
Bout Recap: Minnesota shotguns Brewskis, 173-104
April 11, 2012
The All-Stars go 10-0 on the Roy track, defeating Milwaukee’s best and finishing the MNRG’s 8th season on top.
Bout Recap: New school defeats old in league-wide battle, 116-80
April 10, 2012
The Minnesota RollerGirls took to the track in a familiar bout on March 31st as the league’s veterans (playing as the “Mayo Clinicians”) attempted to go 2-0 against those newest to roller derby (the “State Fair Foodies”). After falling behind in the first half, the Foodies outscored the veterans 85 to 12 in the second to win the match 116-80.
Bout Recap: The Northern Fights final scores
March 31, 2012
The younger skaters take one back on the Vets…and Minnesota makes it ten in a row on the Roy track.
Bout Preview: The Northern Fights: the preview
March 29, 2012
The end of the season, the final mixer, and a match against the brilliant Brewcity Bruisers.
Bout Recap: Minnesota outscores Montreal, 136-95
March 08, 2012
Minnesota faces Montreal - their toughest opponent on the Roy track since the 2009 Windy City Rollers - and comes out victorious.
Bout Recap: Hockey Honeys push past Figure Haters, 89-83
March 07, 2012
The Hockey Honeys (Dagger Dolls and Rockits) overcome a 34-point deficit at halftime, defeating the Figure Haters (Atomic Bombshells/Garda Belts) 89-83.
Bout Recap: Assault on Nice Final Scores
March 04, 2012
Hockey Honeys overpower Figure Haters, Minnesota Triumphs over Montreal
Bout Preview: Assault on Nice: the Preview
February 29, 2012
The stakes rise as Minnesota defends their 8-0 win streak at the Roy against Montreal’s Roller Derby’s neon-clad New Skids on the Block.
Bout Recap: Seeing Double 2012: Rockits flip Dolls 106 - 45
February 23, 2012
The Rockits defeated the Dagger Dolls in our second annual doubleheader with the Minnesota Swarm NLL team. Final Score Rockits 106 - Dagger Dolls 45 in this Championship Bout rematch.
Bout Preview: Seeing Double: the Preview
February 13, 2012
The MNRG return to the Xcel Energy Centre…this time for a remix of the Dolls/Rockits season finale.
Bout Recap: Hook, Line, and Sink Her: Minnesota All-Stars rush past Old Capitol City, 362-58
February 07, 2012
In the Minnesota All-Stars’ opening bout of 2012, Iowa City’s best take on the #2-ranked league in the North. Minnesota welcomes Iowa City with a resounding win.
Bout Recap: Hook Line and Sink Her: Miss Quitos nose ahead of Loon-a-Ticks, 96-67
February 07, 2012
The Rockit/Garda Belt superteam come back from a 14-point deficit at the half, takes advantage of penalty trouble by the Atomic Bombshell/Dagger Doll skaters and charges ahead for the win.
Bout Recap: Hook Line and Sink Her Recaplet: MNRG takes out Old Capitol, Miss Quitos overcome the Loon-a-Ticks
February 04, 2012
MNRG All-Stars 362 - 58 OCCRG, Miss Quitos 96 - 67 Loon-a-Ticks
Bout Preview: Hook, Line, and Sinkher: the preview
February 01, 2012
The MNRG All-Stars return home for their opening bout of the 2012 season against Iowa City’s OCCRG. Also: DaggerBombs vs GardaRocks!
Bout Recap: Whitewash: DOLLS WIN! DOLLS WIN! DOLLS WIN! Dagger Dolls 76 - Rockits 71
January 25, 2012
The Minnesota RollerGirls have a new champion. They wear pink.
Bout Recap: Whitewash: Bombshells go critical, take third-place - ABS 126 - Gardas 44
January 25, 2012
The Atomic Bombshells take 3rd in an impressive defensive display against the Garda Belts.
Bout Preview: Whitewash: the preview
January 17, 2012
The MNRG home season comes to the moment where it all goes down. The Golden Skate will be in play this Saturday as the Rockits defend it against the Dagger Dolls. Meanwhile, the ABS and Gardas put it all on the line in the battle for third.
Announcement: Two Minnesota RollerGirls to take part in Red Bull Crashed Ice “Ice Cross” event
January 11, 2012
Atomic Bombshell and All-Star teammates Diamond Rough and Hurtrude Stein will compete as 3 of the first 5 US women in the event ever.
Tournament Recap: Derby never quits: the 2011 MNRG All-Star Season - part 3
December 31, 2011
We conclude the story of the 2011 MNRG All-Stars with their November trip to - and quarter-final finish at - the WFTDA Championships in Denver.
Tournament Recap: Derby never quits: the 2011 MNRG All-Star Season - part 2
December 25, 2011
We continue the story of the MNRG All-Stars - now on everyone’s radar as a force to be reckoned with - at October’s 2011 regional tournament.
Bout Recap: Night of Hard Knox: Rockits launch into Championships; Dolls go undefeated
December 22, 2011
Dagger Dolls hold on to beat the Atomic Bombshells 100-90; Rockits clinch championship berth against Garda Belts 104-58.
Tournament Recap: Derby never quits: the 2011 MNRG All-Star Season - part 1
December 11, 2011
With the All-Stars taking a (very short) hiatus following their top-eight showing at the Women’s Flat Track Derby Association Championships, we begin a series of articles following the MNRG Aqua and Army through 2011 and into roller derby’s biggest tournament.
Bout Recap: Operation Uff-Da: Dolls clinch finals; Rockits defeat Bombshells in final jam
November 23, 2011
On a frigid November night, the Dolls defeat the Gardas 86-67 while the Rockits hold back the Atomic Bombshells 82-80. Details after the jump.
Bout Preview: Operation Uff-Da: the preview
November 17, 2011
Gardas v Dolls! Rockits v Bombshells!
Tournament Recap: The All-Stars return - Results from the 2011 WFTDA Championship!
November 14, 2011
TOP EIGHT IN THE TOURNAMENT. Minnesota defeats Charm City. Texas takes us out on Day 2. One win. One loss. Incredible weekend.
Tournament Preview: MNRG goes for broke - the 2011 Championships preview
November 08, 2011
Minnesota roller derby’s biggest weekend - ever.
Bout Recap: Gardas and Dolls score first blood on season’s opening night
October 19, 2011
The Garda Belts and the Dagger Dolls take the first wins as Season Eight begins at the Roy
Season Preview: MNRG: The Season Begins
October 12, 2011
…in which we tell you just what you should know about the tournament (hint: we brought home medals) and this Saturday’s season opener at the Roy.
Announcement: Minnesota RollerGirls All-Stars advance to 2011 Championships!
October 08, 2011
Join us Sunday October 9th at CAMP bar to watch the All-Stars versus Windy City as they fight for first place in the North Central Region! Game time is 5:20pm, but the 3rd place bout will be airing at 3:20pm, so arrive early if you’d like.
Announcement: We just got Surly-er!
October 07, 2011
We just got Surly-er!
Tournament Preview: The All-Stars race to Indianapolis
October 05, 2011
It’s Playoffs time! Here’s how to watch your All-Stars.
Announcement: MNRG late summer update
August 08, 2011
Catch up on the upcoming eighth home season, the All-Stars’ summer, and the two MNRG players headed to the Derby World Cup.
Bout Recap: Minnesota narrowly defeated by Philly, 101-84
August 08, 2011
Coach Dan chimes in with a brief report on this weekend’s nail biter against Philly.
Announcement: World class.
August 08, 2011
Wherein we show a little love to a couple of our players. For, you know, being awesome.
Bout PreviewsBout RecapsTournament Preview: MNRG June Update #2 - MNRG All-Stars win two at Midwest Brewhaha
June 19, 2011
Minnesota return from Milwaukee ‘s May midwest exhibition with two solid wins and one very narrow loss.
Announcement: MNRG June Update #1 - Season Eight rosters and tryouts this Sunday
June 08, 2011
Transfers, rosters, and tryouts! It’s our early roundup of everything we know about our eighth season.
Season Preview: MNRG All-Stars hit the road
May 17, 2011
New All-Stars! The road schedule! The Midwest Brewhaha…only days away! Season eight begins NOW.
Season Recap: The Wheelies 2011
May 11, 2011
Season seven winds to an end with a gala night, sashes aplenty doled out to the best of our best…and tater-tots.
Upcoming Events
Other Event: Minnesota RollerGirls All-Star Boot Camp
Saturday, July 20, 2013
Our Minnesota RollerGirls All-Stars are running a two-day boot camp designed to take your skating to a whole new level!
Away Bout: Minnesota RollerGirls All-Stars vs Arch Rival Roller Girls All-Stars
Saturday, August 10, 2013
The Minnesota RollerGirls All-Stars are traveling for an away bout in St. Louis!
