Faster Pussycat Spotlight - 8Mean Wheeler

You know those derby players who make your knees tremble and your skates quiver when you see them on the track and you know they are probably going to flatten you out without so much as batting an eyelash? May I introduce...8Mean Wheeler. She is that girl.

Photo credit: Nicolas Charest

Skater name: 8Mean Wheeler

Skater number: 18

Birthday: Nov 22

Position: Pivot/Blammer

How did you get your skater name: Nobody likes trying to pass an 8mean wheeler!

Reason for skater number: 18 wheels (i've got spares).

Why you joined derby: Love at first sight.

How long have you been playing derby: Since 2006.

What is your favourite thing about derby: The athleticism and my team.

Any advice for new derby players: Skate then turn left. Don't be afraid to make mistakes or fall down! Wash your gear-often!! You wouldn't believe how much your elbows can stink, plus it eliminates bacteria which can turn a little scrape into a nasty infection.

Favourite derby moment: TCRG season 5 FPC intro.

Tell us a derby story: 1st round draft pick (2007 and 2010) TCRG All Star Member since 2007. Awarded Canada's Iron Pivot 2010.

Which derby player do you look up to: Fav – Smash'em Moiselle.

Tell us something interesting about yourself not related to derby: I'm a mom of 2 teens.