"In the finals were the rival Sockit Wenches and Derby Liberation Front while Throttle Rockets and Grave Danger battled it out in the consolation match. The Rollergirls pulled out all the stops for their final bout of the season with theatrical introductions and hard fought battles on the track. In the end, DLF came out on top for their third consecutive championship title. All [28] photos by Garrett Mukai"
June 3, 2009 -- examiner.com -- Rat City Rollergirls vs. Detroit
"Today marks the 30th anniversary of the Seattle Sonics' first and only NBA championship, but at the wayward team's former Seattle home, the weekend held no nostalgia. In a noisy intersection of business, sports and culture, KeyArena was alive over the anniversary weekend with a decidedly different vibe: the Season Championship Bout of the Rat City Rollergirls."
May 30, 2009 -- Seattle PI.com -- Rat City Rollergirls Champs Bout Slideshow
"An average of 4,000 fans have shown up to watch Seattle's roller derby teams battle it out at their new venue -- 2,500 more than could fit in the hangar at Magnuson Park."
May 29, 2009 -- Seattle Spellout -- Hope you didn't forget our rollergirl date tomorrow.
"What in the name of the Almighty Ann Calvello are they gonna do? Damn it, you've got to be there. After this, you'll only be able to see Rat City's All-Stars in action -- and you'll have to wait until fracking July, unless you want to drive to Kent. Get your tickets today, meet me trackside tomorrow, and wear somethin' tight."
May 2009 -- Seattle Magazine -- The Must List — ROLL WITH THE PUNCHES
"#3. Rat City Rollergirls championship
If you think Grave Danger, Derby Liberation Front, Throttle Rockets and Sockit Wenches are heavy-metal rock bands, you need to get out more—specifically to KeyArena to watch teams from Seattle’s Rat City Rollergirls league compete in their fifth annual championship. See if Derby Liberation Front can hold onto their 2008 title or if they’ll be beaten (literally) when these badass roller-derby divas battle it out for first place in the league. 5/30. 5:30 p.m. Prices vary. KeyArena, 305 Harrison St."
April 23, 2009 -- KIRO Television -- Bout 3 Recap
April 23, 2009 -- examiner.com -- "Mama said knock you out: Meet the moms of the Rat City Rollergirls", by Michele and Lexie
"KeyArena has since signed the Seattle Storm to a new 10-year contract and brought in the Rat City Rollergirls for five bouts this year, which have been immensely popular, Daoust said."
March 6, 2009 -- The Seattle PI.com -- "Not to worry at all, readers -- this column is not about guns", by Kathy Sorbo
"Sport star paychecks were looked at in a 2005 column and again last year when I noted that athletes in the most entertaining Seattle-based sports team take home no paycheck at all -- that would be the Rat City Roller Girls."
February 19, 2009 -- The Spectator at Seattle University -- "Rat City rolls into KeyArena", by Garrett Mukai
"The Rat City Rollergirls held their first bout of the season at the KeyArena Saturday, Feb. 7, complete with makeup, costumes, bruises, rowdy roller derby fans and two intensely close matches."
February 12, 2009 -- Yahoo! Sports -- "Trail of tears follows Sonics to Oklahoma", by Josh Peter
On February 13, 2009, Rat City Rollergirls' Sara Problem? responded, "Woot! In reply to an email I sent thanking him for the shout out, Josh Peter (the author of the Yahoo! article) states "Long Live Roller Derby!""
February 12, 2009 -- The Ballard News Tribune -- "Rat City Roller Girls debut at Key Arena", by Steve Shay
June 3, 2009 -- Seattle Weekly -- Rat City Rollergirls Championship Bout 2009
June 3, 2009 -- examiner.com -- Rat City Rollergirls vs. Detroit
May 30, 2009 -- Seattle PI.com -- Rat City Rollergirls Champs Bout Slideshow
May 29, 2009 -- Seattle Times -- Rat City Rollergirls closes its fifth season — and first at KeyArena
May 29, 2009 -- Seattle Spellout -- Hope you didn't forget our rollergirl date tomorrow.
May 2009 -- Seattle Magazine -- The Must List — ROLL WITH THE PUNCHES
February 19, 2009 -- The Spectator at Seattle University -- "Rat City rolls into KeyArena", by Garrett Mukai
February 12, 2009 -- The Ballard News Tribune -- "Rat City Roller Girls debut at Key Arena", by Steve Shay
February 11, 2009 -- The West Seattle Herald -- "Rat City Roller Girls rock n' roll in Key Arena debut", by Steve Shay
February 6, 2009 -- Puget Sound Business Journal (Seattle) -- "Hard-charging new tenant elbows way into KeyArena", by Greg Lamm
February 2009 -- Seattle.net -- "Rat City Rollergirls", by Lauren Skelton
