It is well argued that, here in the Northwest, there are a few teams which dominate. Much as we expect Gotham, Denver and Oly to put together great teams and have a level of competition with each other which rises above, there are those teams in the junior divisions as well. Portland and I-5 are two of those teams. When it comes time to play those teams, the skaters practice a little harder, get a little more serious, and the pre-bout jitters are a little more intense, and it's definitely true when they bout each other.
This Saturday at the Southgate Roller Rink in West Seattle, these two powerhouses will come head to head: Portland's strength, power and strategic play against I-5's speed, agility and strategic play.
Last time I saw these two teams play each other, I-5 was in the midst of their domination last season and not even the Rosebuds could stop them.
Lex Celerator, Dee Stroier and Liv Vicious make up the core of the I-5 jammer attack, and each of these three has a wealth of tools at her disposal. Dee has incredible bursts of speed coupled with an eye for lines through the pack that is uncanny. Liv Can take a little more by way of hitting on her way through, but has power through the pack that serves her very well. Lex Celerator? She's got all those tools in her arsenal. I have seen her make her way through impossible situations which would make Reanimateher think twice.
Add to all of this, some incredibly solid pack play. The I-5 blockers train hard under the guidance of two of the toughest coaches and most experienced blockers out there: Nasty Niki and Trixxie. It's a tough nut to crack, but the Portland Rosebuds may have the hammer for the job.
As mentioned in her interview, this will be the last Junior bout for Braidy Punch. look for her to continue her triple threat ways and put the brakes on the speed skating jammers of I-5. Scream Cheese, Tempest Fugit, and Bleeda Ford? They will be right there with her with their incredible hits, awesome defense and score stomping walls.
Portland stands atop the current standings, but I-5 could get a share of that lead with a victory. One thing is certain, it's going to be a good one to watch!
Tickets are still available at
http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/170302 if you're going to be in the area!
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