Killjoys waltz past Salmo's Babes en route to sole possession of top spot in WKRD standings
By The Nelson Daily Sports
The Nelson Killjoys started off fast and never looked back en route to a
lopsided 282-93 victory over the Salmo Babes of Brutality in West Kootenay
Roller Derby action Saturday at the NDCC Arena.
The win is the second of the season for the Killjoys and gives the
Nelson-based squad sole possession of top spot in league standings.
In the other game the Dam City Rollers of Castlegar outlasted the Valley
Vendettas 238-161.
The Killjoys dominated the Babes from the opening jam, scoring points in
bunches against the former local roller derby power.
In game two, Dam City managed to remain in playoff contention by scoring
the victory.
Dam City entered the contest without a win in two games. The victory
allows Dam City to climb into a fourth-place tie with Salmo Babes of
Brutality.
Valley Vendettas and Rossland/Trail Roller Girls are tied for second, each
with a win in two games.
Next up on the schedule is July 27 doubleheader.
Killjoys meet Valley Vendettas while Salmo meets Rossland/Trail.
Saturday (June 29) in the Silver City, Rossland/Trail hosts Mountain Town Maulers of Cranbrook at the Cominco Arena. First jam is 6 p.m.
