Minnesota Roller Derby's Hurtrude Stein reflects on the road back to gameplay post-pregnancy and also shares what she holds as her post-pandemic derby visions for herself and the collective. The 10-year vet also translates some of her namesake Gertrude Stein’s sage words into derby wisdom. 

But before we begin, I just want to wish all the mothers--in every sense of the word--in skating, derby, and the world a wonderful day. You keep the world on its axis. You are the trucks to our wheels. You are awesome.