SPHL Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs

Vernace Invited to Training Camp

Published on September 30, 2023 under SPHL (SPHL)
Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs News Release


ROANOKE, Va. - The Rail Yard Dawgs announced Saturday that forward Justin Vernace has been added to the training camp roster for the 2023-2024 season.

Vernace will start his rookie professional season in Roanoke for the same team that his older cousin, Daniel, retired from five years prior. The North York, Ontario native played in 46 games at SUNY-Potsdam (NCAA-DIII), recording five goals, four assists, and 20 penalty minutes during his college career. Prior to attending SUNY-Potsdam, the five-foot-ten forward suited up in the OJHL for three seasons. Another of Vernace's cousins, Mike, played in the NHL, AHL, ECHL, and other various professional leagues.

The Rail Yard Dawgs will raise a championship banner to kick off the 2023-2024 season on Friday, October 20. Single game tickets for Opening Night and all other home games go on sale September 20 at Berglund Center box office and online. Season tickets and other packages are on sale now through the Dawgs' front office.

2023-2024 Training Camp Roster as of September 30: Stephen Alvo

Billy Roche

Dominiks Marcinkevics

Alex DiCarlo

Jacob Kelly

Steven Leonard

Sean Leonard

Nick Ford

Brendan Pepe

Jordan Xavier

Matt O'Dea

Mac Jansen

Bruno Kreisz

Austyn Roudebush

Dakota Bohn

CJ Stubbs

Justin Vernace

Check out the Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs Statistics

Share: Facebook | Twitter/X | LinkedIn | Reddit | Email



SPHL Stories from September 30, 2023


The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.

OurSports Central