Judy “The Polish Ace” Sowinski

Judy Sowinski

I’d like to join the others here is wishing Best Birthday Wishes to Judy Sowinski. Years ago when she showed up down on Market Street to meet with my partner & I, I knew that we had had a fortunate bit of luck. Little did I know how fortunate we would become as an offer to help us out occasionally became a full time coach. And then she brought on Skip Schoen.   And the luck just continued. But more important than the She Devils and the Old School Derby Associations professional luck was my personal luck. I can honestly say that I’m proud to call both Judy & Skip my friends & surrogate family. So once again I say Happy Birthday to the Red Shirt who had faith in me long ago. I hope to some day make you as proud of me as I am of you.

Ken Sikes
Founder/President, OSDA
Founder/Advisor, Penn Jersey She Devils

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Henry Rollins

Skater Profile: Henry Rollin – PJSD – Hooligans Mens Team

Henry Rollin has been skating with the Hooligans since early 2007. He skated in the Hooligans debut public scrimmage with the Diamond City Death Kings. Henry is known for great spin whips and double blocks along with his team captain Bobbie Carnage. Henry (Chello)’s number is the symbol from the classic punk band, Black Flag led by singer Henry Rollins.

Henry Rollin also referees OSDA games for PJSD.

with Skip

Spin Whip

Henry Rollin can be seen in the official OSDA/PJSD Video.

Pictures by King Taco

Arnold “Skip” Schoen’s Career

Skip has skated for quite some time and for quite a few teams in his distinguished career.


March 1968- on Warriors in Philly for 2 games as a temporary substitute for Richard Brown (first games as a pro.)

June 1968- on Hawks in Philly skating against Warriors.

January 1969- on Hawks in Philly skating against Warriors.

June 1969- on Warriors in Philly as a temporary substitute for Corky Fisher.

October 1969- on Hawks as a temporary substitute for Pete Mangone in Philly skating against Warriors.

February 1970- on Devils in Philly skating against Warriors.

March 1970- on Devils in Florida skating against Jets.

April 1970- on Devils in Philly skating against Warriors.

May 1970- on Devils in Florida skating against Jets.

June 1970- on NY Bombers in Eastern Regional Playoffs in Philly skating against Warriors, Jets and Outlaws.

October 1970- on NY Bombers in Philly skating against Warriors.

November 1970- on Hawks in Midwest skating against T-Birds in Canton, OH.

November 1970- on Hawks in Thanksgiving Playoffs in Philly skating against Warriors, T-Birds and Outlaws.

January 1971- on Hawks in Philly skating against Warriors.

March 1971- on Devils in Philly skating against Warriors.

July 1971 to December 1973- on Warriors in Philly, Hawaii and Puerto Rico (he broke his leg in Hawaii in June 1972 and didn’t skate again until November 1972).

January 1974- on Renegades in Baltimore-Washington skating against Cats.

December 1974- on Canadian Braves in Philly skating against Warriors.

The year 1975- unknown if he skated during this time. I don’t have any records of him skating and Skip doen’t remember if he skated in 1975 either.

January 1976 to May 1976- on Buddy Wagner’s Warriors in Philly.

Summer and Fall 1976- on Rose Patterson’s Warrior All Stars on east coast.

January 1981 to April or May 1981- on Rose Patterson’s Warrior All Stars on east coast.

Late 1991 to early 1992- on the Bob Raskin owned league Jolters on east coast (this group only played 4 games).



Thanks to Tom Wersderfer, Referee, for compiling this list.

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