Interview with Varsity Brawlers' Eire Vengeance - Tix on sale now for Sirens vs. VB Jan. 23!

Photo by Charlie Shutterthug Chu

Longtime veteran blocker Eire Vengeance got her skates wet with the Tough Cookies and has risen to become the new co-captain of no-longer-rookie team, the Varsity Brawlers. Debuting in 2009, VB surprised everyone by skating with tenacity and strong team chemistry that belied their lack of experience, winning a stellar game over the Fight Crew and narrowly losing to the Sirens. The Brawlers were leading the Sirens all the way until the very last jam, when superstar jammer Mila Minute ripped out 10 points to win the game.

No doubt, the Brawlers are seeking revenge against the Sirens. We spoke to Eire about what the new season has in store for this team with heart, and what the game plan is against the cops. You can see Eire and her Brawlers take on the Sirens on JAN. 23 - Tickets are on sale NOW at here and we WILL sell out!

Q: This will be your first game as co-captain of the Varsity Brawlers. As you begin your regime, is there anything you’d like the Sirens, and the world, to know about your team?

EV: In as few words as possible?  Prepare yourselves for a pride obliterating bitch slap!

Q: This is only the Varsity Brawler’s second season. What were the biggest mistakes the Varsity Brawlers made last season, and how have you grown as a team?

EV: I don't feel that we made any mistakes last season. Something that I think gets overlooked about us is that over HALF of our team had absolutely no game experience before they were picked to form this team. That is HUGE. And to have our near victory in the beginning of '09...  then on to our ACTUAL victory at the end of '09. All i have to say is that VB is a supernova of talent, with no end to our improvement in sight!

Q: The Varsity Brawlers stunned the audience last spring when they nearly beat the Sirens in just their second game as a team; given that bout, are you planning to follow the same strategy or do you have any new tricks up your sleeve?

EV: Our biggest advantage is that we tailor make our strategy to each team we play.  So any game we have played in the past is not going to be the same as what the Sirens are going to get.  Plus the Sirens had gone through so many changes last season that it would be foolish to come at them the same way. We don;t have to worry about losing to a jammer scoring over 50 points this time.  

Q: What are the biggest challenges that the Varsity Brawlers will face in 2010?

EV: Every person in this league is growing and improving constantly. The margin for error is so small now with the rules and with your game play. Constant diligence is going to be key, and we DEFINITELY need to want it more than the next girl.

Q: Who do you admire most on the Sirens?  Who are you looking forward to hitting the hardest?

EV: I respect and admire all of them. Everyone is so dedicated and hard working. However, I will get an unbelievable joy out of blocking the HELL out of my fellow Bully Blockers: V. Lee, Killo Kitty, P.I.T.A and Ryder Hard. I mean BEAT DOWN. I do have a history of making girls claw for the oxygen tank!

Q: If roller derby were a beauty pageant, which Derby Dolls team would win and why?

EV: HA!! VB, duh. We got the looks, we got the talent, and if at first you don't agree, you'll get beat till you do!

Q: Describe the 2010 Varsity Brawlers in 5 words or less.

EV: We're gonna hurt you...