Recap of the Calamity Janes vs. Boston B Party!

Last Sunday, the Boston B Party continued their winning streak against Maine’s B team, the Calamity Janes. Boston’s team, assembled from skaters from each of our three home teams, played a seamless game owed to a passion for competition and a high impact bouting schedule.

The first jam of the bout pit Hayley Contagious (co-captain of the B Party and erstwhile Cosmonaughties jammer) versus Alice Saltya. Hayley raced through the pack gaining both lead jammers and the first four points of the game before calling the jam off. Boston continued to hammer away at the Janes’ defensive line, leaving Maine scoreless until Jam nine when Crazy Buchanan scored their first point, but not before Boston scored three.

The Calamity Janes most recent edition, Kissy Kicks, squared off against Boston veteran Mrs. Dash and was able to score four more points for Maine before Dash called it off. Boston’s red wall was almost impenetrable, parting only for B Party jammers. B Party blockers Dixie Kicks, Dreadnought, and Jackie KO worked hard to recycle Maine jammers to the back of the pack while trading hits with Janes stalwarts like A-Block and Lez Lemon. At the end of the first period, the Boston B Party was up 89-13.

At the start of the second period, penalties began to rack up for Boston, giving the Calamity Janes a chance to narrow the gap between the score in a series of power jams. Boston, however, was able to run down the clock by controlling the front of the pack and its pace, often leaving the Janes’ jammers with little opportunity to score. During these tight jams, the penalties began to mount on Maine’s side, allowing Boston to capitalize on a power jam that scored them over 23 points and surpass the centennial mark.

The last jam of the night started in a power jam for Kissy Kicks of Maine, but with two Calamity Janes blockers in the box, the B Party held her until their own jammer, Robot Unicorn Attack, exited the box and leapt into the pack and initiated a star pass to Mona Mour who quickly raced through the track on a jam that scored fourteen points (which Pelvis believed was actually eighteen, back him up or tell him he's wrong) bringing the final score to 188-41.

The MVPs for the bout were Kissy Kicks for Maine, Mrs. Dash for the Boston B Party.

Headed to Regionals

Hi, folks. We're packing up our cars, hugging our loved ones and headed SouthWest to White Plains, NY for Derby in the Burbs, A.K.A. The Eastern Regionals Tournament.

It's a been a long ride for the Boston Massacre, who have weathered the injury of their star-blocker, tough bouts against OLY, Rose City, Gotham, and Windy City, but dominated many of their other games. The losses of this season against higher-ranked opponents were a tremendous opportunity to learn, and the Massacre has sharpened their defensive work, spearheaded by the talented and sharp Maura Buse. Captain Claire D. Way has shaken off some of the rink dust of the previous season, consistently upping the ante on the jammer line, while skating clean. Speaking of skating clean, Krushpuppy's game has improved in recent months, giving her the opportunity to put her speed to full use. 

We've talked about Lil' Paine, Harley Quinn, and Pina Collidah's work in the pack on Power Jammers all season. Coming into this weekend, a well-schooled Massacre with a rested and healed Shattered face Montreal first, and then could go on to face Charm City. While Montreal seems to improve with every game, the Massacre should be looking for nothing less than a giant blow-out to add some psychological "umph" to their presence at Regionals. Montreal's going to bring it, though. It's going to be an awesome bout, but I know the Boston crowd at Regionals and watching at home will be looking for some dominant plays, so get on it, Fevah.

Do it for Jake, ladies!

Also coming to the dance are the Rhode Island Riveters. The Riveters have had a crazy season, their first game against Boston saw an anemic roster take on the Massacre in a truly hard game. Nevertheless, the Riveters have been persevering and taking a similar approach to their game as BDD has all season. Near wins at ECDX and abroad have made the team stronger, and showing that they are still one of the best in our region. Wins against DC and Nashville were celebratory events that put the Riveters in a good position. They're facing Dutchland, to whom they lost two weeks ago. However, injuries and other issues saw a different team face Dutchland, so this one is a toss-up that leans more toward Rhode Island.

Jetta Von Diesel continues to impress season, as does Craisy Dukes. The blocking line has been one to watch and what we could be seeing this weekend is one where Power Jammers favorite, Baby Fighterfly, along with her teammates, give the East Coast something chew on.

And while there are so many games this weekend, Power Jammers will be involved in almost all of them. Look for Pelvis and Lady O on camera on DNN, Bender text-casting, and Johnny Deep popping around the tournament, laughing at jerks.

Pelvis is actually writing stuff...

Hey all,

We're going to have a fresh new podcast for you next week, an extravaganza that will chronicle awesome derby news, Bender still knowing best, and our plans for ECDX.

While you're at it, check out the article I wrote for the Independent Magazine on roller derby documentaries. I give my props to the five films I feel chronicle WFTDA's history.

Super Logo Contest 100%!

As we work to improve our site, one of the things we've realized is that we don't have a logo. DNN's got theirs, every league is looking pretty. But what about Power Jammers? Señor Macho Solo's six-pack aside, we're using all our ideas on other projects. So, what do we do? We ask you to make it for us.


We're asking for a rocking logo that will be used both on our site and our podcast page on iTunes. Wait what? Yeah, we're bowing to the public opinion and throwing the podcast into iTunes which will allow you to subscribe and get the podcast when you want it. No more waiting for us to tell you it's at the site. Apparently, you're really busy and don't want us to give you personalized notes all the time, like your mom did at the bottom of your lunch bag.


What do you win?

Two VIP tickets to the league of your choice. We could say Boston, but what incentive is that to the people of Portland, Maine or Essex Junction, Vermont? You all don't care. The submissions should be sent to Pelvis_Costello@powerjammers.net.


The Contest deadline is May 20th.


Get cracking.

Interview with Ariel Attack (CMRD)

Pelvis interviewed Ariel Attack from CMRD about their season opener, their upcoming bout against ManchVegas, and the future of their league.

We had almost forgot

Easter Weekend, Power Jammers went to Albany, New York to see the Empire Skate Troopers take on the Boston B Party. While you can download the podcast in our podcast section (Mon Mour brings it up), here is some multimedia funk for you.

Here's a photoset from me, but I will admit that I spent more time calling the action.

Awesome, more comprehensive photos on Facebook, here and here.

And check these out! One thing about New England fans and family is that they will film and cheer at the same time:

Interview with the Rev at MDC and pictures.

Hayley interviews the Rev



And click here for the pictures Jack Hammered took at MDC3.