Andy Wallis

Along with Bryan Krebs, Andy Wallis is a new skater also.  His team of the Illinois Riot has come out and made it known that they are a force to be reckon with.  With Andy's experience in hockey, he is such a great addition to the young guys of Roller Jam.

   Here are some stats about Andy from the Roller Jam Official Homepage:

Illinois Riot #53

5'10, 165 lbs.

Birthday: October 27, 1981

"Keep your head up and your eyes open!"

Andy is the second-youngest member of the WSL, but that doesn't mean he lacks experience. He grew up playing ice and roller hockey and has been to Nationals and international tournaments in Holland. Some of his RollerJam competitors are very familiar to him. Christian Salvia, P.J. Rosi, Eric Slopey, Tony Santiago and Bryan Krebs ... "they've all been on my team at one time or another," Andy says.

Why did he make the switch to RollerJam? "It just seemed like a lot of fun!" Andy wasn't allowed to skate when RollerJam started because he was only 16. But now that he's 17, you can't keep him off the track!

"I like the hits, the contact and the speed," Andy says. Does he consider himself to be a speed skater? "I like to think of myself as being pretty fast but I'm not a speed skater at all."

Andy loves to play against the big guys on the track. "It just adds to the challenge! I just like to get out there and give good solid shots! Your instincts just take over and you don't even think about it."

Andy says the fans are an important part of the game. "I love the fans watching! I love hearing them cheer, and when you do a good play it really gets you pumped up!" His message to the fans: "Whatever you want to do, if you just set your heart at it and keep working -- everything will work out."

Pictures of Andy are here.  Check them out.  If you have any, why not send them?!

Andy, along with some of the other guys, played on the Devils.  Click the logo to go home.