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The Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs are a minor league hockey team. Based in Roanoke, Virginia, they are a member of the SPHL.

Dawgs Announce 2026-2027 Training Camp Roster

October 5, 2026 - ROANOKE, VA. - The Rail Yard Dawgs announced their 2026-2027 season Training Camp roster on Monday. The roster currently features 20 players, with 11 forwards, six defensemen, and three goaltenders. Eleven players return from last year's team, with nine additional players. Training camp will open today, October 5, with one morning session beginning at 9:00 A.M. and an afternoon session beginning at 3:00 P.M. On Wednesday, October 7 there will only be one practice held at 4:30 P.M. Attendance is free and open to the public fo... Full Story

Dawgs Assistant Coach Nick Devito Promoted to Associate Head Coach

October 2, 2026 - ROANOKE, VA - The Rail Yard Dawgs announced on Friday that Assistant Coach Nick DeVito has been promoted to Associate Head Coach ahead of the 2026-2027 season. DeVito said of his promotion: "This organization has been a big part of my life, first as a player and now as a coach. I'm grateful to Dan Bremner and the front office for trusting me with this role, and I'm ready to help this group chase another title." "Winning a championship here as a player is something I'll never forget, and I want our guys to experience th... Full Story

Dawgs Announce 2026-2027 Training Camp Schedule

October 1, 2026 - The Rail Yard Dawgs announced their 2026-2027 season Training Camp schedule on Thursday. All practices during Training Camp will be held at Berglund Center. Training camp will open on Monday, October 5, with one morning session beginning at 9:00 A.M. and an afternoon session beginning at 3:00 P.M. Attendance is free and open to the public for both practice sessions beginning after 9:00 A.M. each day, with the exception of Saturday and Sunday. Fans can enter the Coliseum at the Gate 12 entrance. Ice level access is restricted... Full Story

Stacey Returns to Roanoke for the 2026-2027 Season

September 25, 2026 - ROANOKE, VA - The Rail Yard Dawgs announced on Friday that defenseman Andrew Stacey has signed a contract for the 2026-2027 season. The Toledo, Ohio, native is gearing up for his third professional season and second with the Dawgs. Stacey appeared in 39 games for the Dawgs during the 2025-2026 season, recording three goals and four assists and a plus-2 rating. The six-foot-one defenseman brought a physical presence to the defensive zone, totaling 156 penalty minutes during the season. Before joining the Dawgs, Stacey p... Full Story

• Dawgs Announce 2026-2027 Training Camp Roster - October 5, 2026
  
• Dawgs Assistant Coach Nick Devito Promoted to Associate Head Coach - October 2, 2026
  
• Dawgs Announce 2026-2027 Training Camp Schedule - October 1, 2026
  
• Stacey Returns to Roanoke for the 2026-2027 Season - September 25, 2026
  
• Reifler Returns to the Dawgs for the 2026-2027 Season - September 23, 2026
  
• Rail Yard Dawgs Announce Teacher of the Year Contest - September 22, 2026
  
• Novotny Returns to Roanoke for the 2026-2027 Season - September 21, 2026
  
• Dawgs Sign Goaltender Aslanidis for the 2026-2027 Season - September 18, 2026
  
• Roanoke Signs Gould for the 2026-2027 Season - September 16, 2026
  
• Blue vs. White Exhibition Game Set for February 9, 2027 - September 14, 2026
  
• Dawgs Sign Alexander for the 2026-2027 Season - September 10, 2026
  
• Dawgs Sign Spinale for the 2026-2027 Season - September 8, 2026
  
• Bertamini Returns to Roanoke for the 2026-2027 Season - September 3, 2026
  
• Aonso Returns to Roanoke for the 2026-2027 Season - September 1, 2026
  
• Finstrom Returns to Roanoke for the 2026-2027 Season - August 25, 2026
  
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Rail Yard Dawgs Head Coach Dan Bremner (Ashlie Brammer)
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League: SPHL
Home: Roanoke, Virginia
Website: Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs site
Schedule: Full Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs Schedule
Statistics: Full Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs Statistics

Thu., Apr 23	L	Roanoke 1 at Evansville 4 (Playoff Gm. 4)	Final
Wed., Apr 22	L	Roanoke 1 at Evansville 4 (Playoff Gm. 3)	Final
Sat., Apr 18	W	Evansville 3 at Roanoke 4 (Playoff Gm. 2)	Final
Fri., Apr 17	L	Evansville 3 at Roanoke 1 (Playoff Gm. 1)	Final
Sat., Apr 11	W	Birmingham 0 at Roanoke 6 (Playoff Gm. 2)	Final
Thu., Apr 9	W	Roanoke 7 at Birmingham 1 (Playoff Gm. 1)	Final
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• Rail Yard Dawgs elevate Nick DeVito to associate head coach - SPHL Roanoke Times & World News (October 2)
  
• Dawgs announce 2026-27 training camp schedule - SPHL Roanoke Times & World News (October 1)
  
• Haddon-Harris signs with Roanoke for 2026-27 season - SPHL Roanoke Times & World News (August 22)
  
• SPHL all-time wins leader Austyn Roudebush signs with Fresno Falcons - SPHL WSLS (July 3)
  
• Rail Yard Dawgs release 2026-2027 home schedule - SPHL WSLS (June 20)
  
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