It's hard to say goodbye...

The winds of change have blown in once again, and we are sad to say goodbye to the following Pussycats:

Lucky Breaks

 

The Faster Pussycats were the lucky ones in 2010 when Lucky Breaks joined the roster. Right away she was a talented skater, and quickly became one of our top jammers. She'll be remembered for her "Anime Start" position (pictured above), her speed and agression on the track, and her devilish smile. Lucky has retired from skating, but we have a feeling we'll be seeing her often in the Crash Zone with a sassy sign and that devastating smile, screaming her head off for her beloved Pussycats.

Ms. Shell Shockk

 

Shell is one of those skaters that was made in derby heaven. Not only is she a fearsome hitter, due to her competitive figure skating background, she is also light as a gazelle on her feet. She's even been known to rock out a couple of axle flip things at practice between drills. Shell will be skating as a Free Agent for the time being, but we hope to see her back on the roster sooner than later.

Suzy Shameless

If you don't know who Suzy Shameless is, then you don't know the Terminal City Rollergirls. Shameless has been a skater with TCRG since 2007, and has had a major impact on roller derby in British Columbia ever since. Included in her list of accomplishments has been League President, Pussycats captain, coach, and let's face it, ambassador for the sport of roller derby. She's always ready for a media interview, photo shoot or event hosting gig. She's an advocate for body love and inclusion in roller derby, and will tell you so with a cheeky belly message. Not to mention the fact that she's one of the hardest hitters and smartest pivots you'll ever have the privilege to see on skates. Ladies want to be her, little girls look up to her, and despite what the fashion magazines say, the boys (and a few of the ladies) love to love her. Shameless will join Shell on the Free Agents team, and we can't wait until she can once again get back with the 'Cats.

To say we love these ladies is an understatement. We'll miss them on the bench this season, but we won't ever let them go. GATOS POR LA VIDA!