LAist: Varsity Brawlers Prevail in Ejection-Laced Derby Dolls Season Opener

Season opener for the L.A. Derby Dolls; Varsity Brawlers vs. Sirens, at the Doll Factory in Los Angeles, Calif. on Saturday, January 23, 2010. (Photos by Stalkerazzi)

Another sellout crowd packed the Doll Factory for the opening bout of the LA Derby Dolls 2010 season and even though several skaters got booted from the rink, the crowd stayed on its feet throughout the 60-minute, banked-track battle.

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NBC Los Angeles: Sirens vs. Varsity Brawlers

SIRENS VS. VARSITY BRAWLERS: Can it already be time for a new Derby Dolls season? It can be, and is. If you missed the Derby Dolls vs. LAFD charity broomball game a few days back, catch up on all your doll-based delights at the Factory. Match is Saturday, January 23rd. Bring your hootin'/hollerin' self.

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LAist: L.A. Firefighters Crush Derby Dolls in Game of Broomball

L.A. Firefighters Crush Derby Dolls in Game of Broomball

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Los Angeles Times Online: Derby Dolls to battle L.A. firefighters in charity event

Derby Dolls to battle L.A. firefighters in charity event

January 13, 2010 |  5:40 pm

Members of the L.A. Derby Dolls will battle it out on the ice Thursday against a team from the Los Angeles Fire Department in a charity broomball game. 

The match begins at 9 a.m. at the outdoor ice rink at Pershing Square. Proceeds will benefit the Fireman Relief Assn.'s Widows, Orphans and Disabled Firemen's Fund, according to the department.

The Dolls are among the best known of the more than 200 roller derby leagues that have operated across the country in recent years. They will be facing off against of team of firefighters from Station 9 downtown and other firehouses.

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Daily News: Photo Gallery of Broomball Event

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