Since June of 2009, when the Manic Attackers dethroned Hell’s Belles and took the Ivy King Cup as champions of Chicago’s Windy City Rollers, questions have swirled in anticipation of wholesale roster changes across the four home-league teams. How would the Belles fare, returning just two skaters with a full year’s experience? Did all-world Fury jammer Kola Loka lose a step while out last year on maternity leave? Who among last year’s up-and-comers would break out as new stars? How would Grand Raggedy transfer Jackie Daniels look? And, most intriguing of all, would Chicago fans turn out in big numbers to welcome the new season? Questions answered.

The Windy City Rollers' August 29 bout will be an exciting one! In addition to our fearsome WCR All-Stars' bout against the Charm City All-Stars. I talked with skaters from both teams, and this time featured some of the 2009 WCR All-Star rookies. Avoid lines at the door and get your tickets in advance at http://windycityrollers.com/tickets/default.aspx. Come early to see the Chicago debut of our junior travel team, the Second Wind!
Loco Chanel: This is your first year on the WCR All-Stars-- and you've all gotten a good amount of ...