Player of the Month in October is Smärta Stickanen #038! This artistic soul has grown really fast from freshmeat to jammer and her ability to analyze the game is something to feel envy about. Interview by Vulvarine, pic by Krister Halttunen.

1.What appeals to you in derby?
Overcoming yourself and your fears, growing into a stronger person both mentally and physically, and all the awesome lovely people

2. If you could only eat one food for the rest of your life, what would it be?
It’s not a question about WHAT food as much as WHOSE food… I’m hooked on my mans cookings!

3. Your best derby-related memory?
Impossible to choose one. I stash all the big and small moments in the derby-section of my brain, and draw them out whenever I need a confidence boost.

4. How many referees does it take to screw in a light bulb?
As long as they’re not on the track while doing it it’s none of my business

5. In case of fire, what would you save first?
All my photos!

6. Best characteristic of Porvoo?
Everything you need is close by, even when you live in the center of town you can just hop on your bike and be in the forest in five minutes.

7. Tits or ass?
TITS! Everyday!!! Koska tissit on iloinen asia

8. When did you start playing roller derby?
August 2014.

9. Do you have a pregame ritual?
Does being a nervous wreck count as a ritual?

10. Does your player number have a meaning?
I wanted a number that is easy to hear, so that’s the zero. And 38 is the lotto number that statistics show Finnish people are most unlikely to choose.

Player of the Month is Vulvarine #75!! This August child is handy and creative, but also strong, fearless and independent. Watch out – she can tear you into pieces like a lion when you least expect it! Interview by Road Kill, picture by Krister Halttunen.

1. What appeals to you in derby?
Challenging yourself, team, people. Afterparty. Many things.

2. Your best derby-related memory?
Not saying any names, but when I hitted one jammer out. Hard.

3. Is punk really dead?
I dont know,mayby its sleeping in coma and waiting to rise again.

4. What car would you be if you could choose?
Absolutely Dodge Challenger from 1971

5. In case of fire, what would you save first?
My 5 cats. And my 1992 Dr Martens.

6. Best characteristic of Porvoo?
PRD. And old town.

7. Video killed the radio star? I don’t think so! What’s playing on YOUR stereo?
Rock, metal, triphop, stoner rock, classical, progressive metal, blues, soul, funk.. everything good. Not many finnish artist thou..

8. When did you start playing roller derby?
January 2014. I was alone on ftp, it was exciting and intimidating at same time.

9. Do you have a pregame ritual?
Yes, I try to eat and drink something reasonably. Concentrating. Waiting for to unleash the beast.

10. Does your player number have a meaning?
Yep, it’s my birth year. Yep, I’m old.

First up on our web page for player of the month is Route Kill #66, whose game face looks like she’s possessed by the devil but really she is full of love. And hate.

Interview by Heikkilä, photo by Krister Halttunen.

1. What appeals to you in derby?
People. I hate sports and most of the people I’ve met, but people involved in derby are awweesoomz.


2. Your best derby-related memory?

Hmm. I play to party so it’s Kissaristeily.


3. What song really get’s you goin’ on bout day?

Die Antwoord- Pitbull terrier


4. Do you have a pregame ritual?

Not really, I’m way too nervous and shit a lot.


5. In case of fire, what would you save first?

My cats, Surku and Isä Mitro 


6. If you were a hamburger, what ingredient would you be and why? 

Mayo. I love mayo.


7. How many referees does it take to screw in a light bulb?

I don’t know. Let it be dark. 666


8. Would you rather be hit in the face by a elbow with the elbowpad on or without?

With, because then the impact area would be larger and less painful. Maybe.


9. What car would you be if you could choose?

Black Pontiac Trans Am -77, but I would not have Smokey and the Bandit-stickers/paints in me. I think they would ruin me.


10. Any words of wisdom?

No, not really.