Helen has minor infamy on the international roller-ball circuit, following her dramatic expulsion from the sport. Renowned for her larger-than-life skating-rink persona and evident competitiveness, spectators were still shocked when she took advantage of an opponent's shaving injury to snatch a win in the final seconds of a key tournament match. In the immediate aftermath she is quoted as saying "I just don't see what all the fuss is about, it's the way of the game", however she has since denied that her actions were in any way an intentional attack. The sport's governing body RealProRo (FIRS-affiliated) barred her for two years, stating that "Helen's actions set a bad example to younger players. In light of our bid for inclusion in the 2016 Olympics, we must protect the sport".
A recent planned comeback was abandoned following rumours that Helen has been displaying increasingly bizarre and erratic behaviour. A counter-rumour suggests that the source of this rumour was the injured player herself, others assert that it is RealProRo that are determined to block her return.
Since a guest-appearance in Starlight Express in January of this year, there has been little news of Helen. She still has a small but determined fan-following, who assert on internet message boards that a career-change to pro-wrestling is in the pipeline. Certainly this would capitalize on her bad-girl image, but there has been no public confirmation and it should also be regarded as rumour.
What is certain is that Helen has become something of a cult figure and is sorely missed. A T-shirt campaign has been launched bearing the slogan "Say no to RealProRo: Let Helen roll", which are available from Cafe-Press.
Last updated 25/04/07 - please send any further news on Helen to bertie_fish[at] hotmail[dot]couk
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