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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.

26-27 Home Game Scheduled Announced

June 17, 2026 - The Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs are proud to announce their home game schedule for the 2026-2027 season, officially announced on Wednesday, June 17. Details regarding opponents and the full away game schedule will be shared at a later date. This upcoming season, the SPHL has expanded to a 60 game schedule with each team playing 30 home games and 30 road games. In addition to the expansion of games, two new teams have joined the SPHL in the Athens Rock Lobsters and the Pee Dee Ice Cats. Roanoke's regular season opener is set f... Full Story

Rail Yard Dawgs Announce Ticketing & Merchandise Coordinator

June 10, 2026 - The Rail Yard Dawgs are excited to announce Mackenzie Kulp, as our Ticketing & Merchandise Coordinator. Mackenzie joined the Rail Yard Dawgs in 2026. She is a Colorado native and attended The University of Alabama, where she earned a Bachelor's degree in Criminology and Criminal Justice. Prior to joining the Dawgs, Mackenzie interned with College Hockey South, assisting with tournament operations. Outside of work, she enjoys hiking and spending time with her dog, Bean. Mackenzie's responsibilities will include seaso... Full Story

Merchandise Store Closed for Event Conflicts

June 1, 2026 - Our merchandise store will be unavailable on the following dates listed below. This includes in-person and online shopping as our gear will not be accessible due to event conflicts at Berglund Center. We look forward to working with our customers before and after these posted dates. Unavailable Dates: June 2 - June 5 (Journey Concert) July 10 - July 16 (Billy Strings Concert)... Full Story

Roanoke Releases 2026-2027 Protected List

May 22, 2026 - ROANOKE, VA. - The Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs have announced the team's protected list for the upcoming 2026-2027 season. The SPHL allows each team to protect 13 players who finished the previous season on their roster. Players claimed on protected lists are only able to sign tryout agreements with the SPHL team that has protected them. Roanoke listed nine forwards, three defensemen and one goaltender on its protected list, including eight players who just played in their rookie pro seasons. The 2025-2026 SPHL MVP, Joe... Full Story

• 26-27 Home Game Scheduled Announced - June 17, 2026
  
• Rail Yard Dawgs Announce Ticketing & Merchandise Coordinator - June 10, 2026
  
• Merchandise Store Closed for Event Conflicts - June 1, 2026
  
• Roanoke Releases 2026-2027 Protected List - May 22, 2026
  
• Gustav MÜller and Matt O'Dea Bubba's 33 April Co-Players of the Month - April 30, 2026
  
• Spring Cleaning Auction Schedule - April 29, 2026
  
• Merchandise & Equipment Sale on April 30 - April 27, 2026
  
• Roanoke's Joe Widmar Named 2025-2026 SPHL Most Valuable Player - April 27, 2026
  
• Dawgs Eliminated by Thunderbolts with 4-1 Loss in Game Four - April 24, 2026
  
• Late Penalty, Three Third-Period Goals Sink Dawgs in 4-1 Loss to Evansville - April 22, 2026
  
• Dawgs Captain Matt O'Dea Named SPHL Defenseman of the Year - April 22, 2026
  
• Dawgs Add Burnham as Emergency Backup Goaltender - April 22, 2026
  
• Roanoke's O'Dea, Widmar and Broughman Receive All-SPHL Honors - April 20, 2026
  
• Semifinals Watch Parties at Bubba's 33 - April 20, 2026
  
• Dawgs Outlast Thunderbolts, 4-3, in Game Two of Semifinals - April 18, 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 release 2026-2027 home schedule - SPHL WSLS (June 20)
  
• Rail Yard Dawgs' Widmar named SPHL MVP - SPHL Roanoke Times & World News (April 28)
  
• Rail Yard Dawgs eliminated from President's Cup Playoffs - SPHL Roanoke Times & World News (April 24)
  
• Evansville strikes late, puts Rail Yard Dawgs' season on the brink - SPHL Roanoke Times & World News (April 23)
  
• Dawgs' O'Dea named SPHL defenseman of the year - SPHL Roanoke Times & World News (April 22)
  
• Three Rail Yard Dawgs named to All-SPHL teams - SPHL Roanoke Times & World News (April 20)
  
• Rail Yard Dawgs 'outwork, outhit' Evansville to even semifinal series - SPHL Roanoke Times & World News (April 19)
  
• Evansville scores on power play, tops Roanoke to open semis - SPHL Roanoke Times & World News (April 18)
  
• Roanoke opens President's Cup Playoffs semifinal against Evansville - SPHL Roanoke Times & World News (April 18)
  
• Rail Yard Dawgs' Bremner previews semifinal matchup vs. Evansville - SPHL Roanoke Times & World News (April 16)
  
• Rail Yard Dawgs to be tested in President's Cup semis - SPHL Roanoke Times & World News (April 16)
  
• Rail Yard Dawgs' Roudebush on team's mindset heading into President's Cup semifinals - SPHL Roanoke Times & World News (April 12)
  
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