Throughout history, sports venues have been given nicknames. Some are references to the teams which play there while others come from characteristics of the facility. There’s ‘The ‘Brickyard’ (Indianapolis Motor Speedway), ‘The Shark Tank’ (HP Pavilion – home of the NHL’s San Jose Sharks) and ‘The Swamp’ (Ben Hill Griffin Stadium – home of the University of Florida Gators football team) to name a few. Now, the Metrolina Tradeshow Expo , home venue of the Charlotte Speed Demons women’s roller derby team, has … Continue →

Just one day after announcing its new head coach, the Charlotte Speed Demons have released its 14 player roster for Saturday’s roller derby game with the Soul City Sirens of Augusta, GA. With three veterans sidelined with injures, Speed Demons head coach Jennifer Ganser has shifted several players’ positions.

“In my short time with the team, I’ve been able to identify some key strengths and weaknesses,” said Ganser. “Our players have a lot of talent which allows flexibility. Despite being down some … Continue →

The Charlotte Speed Demons named Jennifer Ganser as the new head coach of it women’s roller derby team. Ganser, a former player and trainer with the Charlotte Roller Girls, brings substantial experience and knowledge of the sport to the team. The Mount Holly resident takes over for interim head coach Rachelle Loyear-Williams.

“When we heard that Jenn was available, we jumped at the opportunity,” said team president Craig Bailey. “Her experience and attention to detail is exactly what our young team needs. … Continue →

On May 19, the most action packed sport on four wheels will demonstrate why it is also one of the fastest growing in the country. NASCAR? No. We’re talking about the newest extreme sport – women’s roller derby. It has been described as a cross between short track racing and hockey with enough spills, thrills and excitement for any sports fan.

The Charlotte Speed Demons, one of the region’s most explosive roller derby teams, will host the Soul City Sirens … Continue →

The Charlotte Speed Demons looked like they were headed to victory on Saturday night at Metrolina Tradeshow Exp o until a misstep in the second period allowed Mother State Roller Derby of Richmond, VA to steal away the win. The final score was 103-91.

With a strong performance by jammer Amanda White , Charlotte dominated for much of the game. They grabbed the lead in the third jam and held it until the closing moments of the first period when Mother State managed to tie … Continue →