Rail Yard Dawgs Announce Marketing Coordinator

September 11, 2025 - The Rail Yard Dawgs are excited to announce Madelyn Brosan, as our Marketing Coordinator. Madelyn is from Northern Virginia, she moved to Roanoke in 2021. She attended James Madison University, earning a degree in Media Arts & Design with a concentration in Digital Video & Cinema, and a minor in Communication Studies. During undergrad Madelyn was a part of the university's newspaper, as a photojournalist. "I am so grateful to join the Rail Yard Dawgs as Marketing Coordinator and to do some... Full Story

O'Dea Returns to Roanoke for Sixth Season

September 10, 2025 - ROANOKE, VA. - The Rail Yard Dawgs announced that Matt O'Dea has signed a contract for the 2025-2026 season. Mokena, Illinois native Matt O'Dea returns for his sixth season in Roanoke. He has appeared in 220 games in a Dawgs sweater, ranking second all-time in franchise history for games played. O'Dea also sits fourth in the team's all-time record book for both assists and points. During the 2024-2025 season, he recorded 30 points, tallying six goals and 24 assists, which ranked him sixth ... Full Story

Ticketmaster Announced as Ticketing Provider

September 10, 2025 - Berglund Center announced on September 8 that they have entered into a new partnership with Ticketmaster as their ticketing provider. Our staff and Berglund Center staff will work together to integrate the new system over the following weeks, with the hopes to be completely operational shortly after the season begins. Both Berglund Center events and hockey games will be exclusively sold on Ticketmaster by 2026 at the latest. As the implementation of the new system begins, the sale and dist... Full Story

Alumni Game Announced for Tenth Season

September 9, 2025 - The Rail Yard Dawgs are excited to announce an Alumni Game in celebration of their tenth season in the Roanoke Valley! The game will take place at Berglund Center on Saturday, November 15, with puck drop set for 1:30 P.M. Former Dawgs from past seasons will return to the ice for three periods of action before the Roanoke vs. Peoria game later that evening at 7:05 P.M. Tickets for the Alumni Game go on sale online and at the box office Tuesday, September 17 at 10:00 A.M. and start at $10 pe... Full Story

• Alumni Game Announced for Tenth Season - Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs (SPHL) September 9
• Reifler Signed to Dawgs Roster - Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs (SPHL) September 8
• Müller Signs with Roanoke for 2025-2026 Season - Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs (SPHL) September 5
• Harley Headed Back to Roanoke - Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs (SPHL) September 3
• Valerian Returns for the 2025-2026 Season - Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs (SPHL) August 28
• Dorsey Signs with Roanoke for 2025-2026 Season - Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs (SPHL) August 22
• Martin Renews Contract with Roanoke - Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs (SPHL) August 19
• Opponent Change to 2025-2026 Schedule - Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs (SPHL) August 12
• Broughman Returns to Roanoke - Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs (SPHL) August 8
• Rail Yard Dawgs 2025-2026 Full Schedule Announced - Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs (SPHL) July 29
• Trevor McKinley Promoted to Creative Director & Game Operations Manager - Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs (SPHL) July 17
• Rail Yard Dawgs New Logo and Jersey Designs Unleashed - Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs (SPHL) July 9
• Blue vs. White Exhibition Game Announced for 2026 - Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs (SPHL) June 17
• Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs 2025-2026 Home Game Schedule Announced - Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs (SPHL) June 4
• Roanoke Releases 2025-2026 Protected List - Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs (SPHL) May 6
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• Workin' On the Railroad: SPHL's Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs Unleash New Logos, Jerseys - SPHL Sports Logos Net News (July 12)
• Rail Yard Dawgs' Gallagher named SPHL rookie of the year - SPHL Roanoke Times & World News (April 24)
• Rail Yard Dawgs' season comes to stunning end in President's Cup quarterfinals - SPHL Roanoke Times & World News (April 13)
• Slow start dooms Rail Yard Dawgs against Ice Bears - SPHL Roanoke Times & World News (April 12)
• Stanko returns and provides spark as Rail Yard Dawgs win playoff opener - SPHL Roanoke Times & World News (April 10)
• Rail Yard Dawgs to meet Ice Bears in President's Cup quarterfinals - SPHL Roanoke Times & World News (April 6)
• Rail Yard Dawgs outlast Ice Bears in overtime, lock up No. 3 seed for playoffs - SPHL Roanoke Times & World News (April 5)
• Rail Yard Dawgs' Ford enjoying historical season - SPHL Roanoke Times & World News (April 3)
• Rail Yard Dawgs fall in regular-season home finale - SPHL Roanoke Times & World News (March 31)
• Rail Yard Dawgs edge Mayhem to record 20th home victory of season - SPHL Roanoke Times & World News (March 29)
• Rail Yard Dawgs swept by Marksmen - SPHL Roanoke Times & World News (March 24)
• Ice Bears edge Rail Yard Dawgs - SPHL Roanoke Times & World News (March 22)
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