Los Angeles Downtown News: Firefighters Defeat Derby Dolls

Firefighters Defeat Derby Dolls

Photo by Gary Leonard.

Broomball Game at Pershing Square Ends in 17-7 Victory

Published: Friday, January 15, 2010 11:26 AM PST

DOWNTOWN LOS ANGELES - Los Angeles firefighters swept away the competition yesterday at Pershing Square as they pounded the L.A. Derby Dolls in a game of broomball.

The hour-long game took place at Downtown on Ice and ended with a score of 17-7 in favor of the firefighters. The game was a fundraiser to benefit the LAFD Widows, Orphan and Disabled Fireman’s Fun.

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Daily News: Firefighters to take on L.A. Derby Dolls in broomball game

Firefighters to take on L.A. Derby Dolls in broomball game

Daily News Wire Services

Updated: 01/12/2010 08:15:48 AM PST

 City firefighters will compete on ice against a women's roller derby team in a "non-contact" round of broomball on Thursday, with donations going to the department's Widows, Orphans and Disabled Firemen's Fund.

The LAFD and the Los Angeles Derby Dolls have traded taunts to draw attention to the showdown for charity.

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NBC.com: Derby Dolls v. LAFD

This is not your older brother's broomball.

We know, he used to pull his ramshackle truck up to the rink late at night. Then, clad only in ripped jeans, a tee and old tennies, he'd push a broom around and yell good-natured insults at his pals until they all got tired and went home.

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