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Rail Yard Dawgs Opt out of 2020-21 SPHL Season

October 6, 2020 - ROANOKE, Va. - The Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs have announced that the franchise will opt out of the 2020-21 season. This decision was made amid ongoing COVID-19 conditions that impact statewide restrictions on mass gatherings and events. "Today is a tough day for the team," said Rail Yard Dawgs President Mickey Gray. "We have been working diligently to attempt to have a season, but unfortunately due to current conditions and restrictions we simply cannot. Virginia is still in Phase 3, which limits all gatherings, including h... Full Story

Dawgs Bring Back Nate O'Brien, Add a Rookie

September 24, 2020 - ROANOKE, Va. - The Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs have announced that defenseman Nate O'Brien and rookie forward Logan Fredericks have both been added to the training camp roster in advance of the 2020-21 season. O'Brien returns to Roanoke for his third season as a Rail Yard Dawg. He appeared in 23 games after rejoining the Dawgs in January of 2020 and had one goal along with eight assists. A native of Somerville, Massachusetts, O'Brien also skated in 52 games for the Rail Yard Dawgs in the 2018-19 season, during which he record... Full Story

Rail Yard Dawgs Introduce New Logo, Jersey Design

August 27, 2020 - ROANOKE, Va. - The Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs have introduced a new logo and redesigned home and away jerseys in advance of the 2020-21 SPHL season. The team began the redesign process in December of 2019 and sought out a local designer, John Comstock of Magnets USA in Vinton, to assist with the new logo creation. Comstock is no stranger to the team; he has been a fan since the Rail Yard Dawgs inaugural season in 2016. "My family and I are huge supporters," said Comstock. "The opportunity to work with the front office on ... Full Story

Dawgs Bring Back Josh Nenadal

August 26, 2020 - ROANOKE, Va. - The Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs have announced the signing of winger Josh Nenadal in advance of the 2020-21 SPHL season. Nenadal returns to Roanoke where he skated in 45 of the Rail Yard Dawgs' 46 games during 2019-20 and finished with six goals, seven assists, three fighting majors and 71 penalty minutes. "Nens is a guy I'm very excited to get back to Roanoke for another season," said Rail Yard Dawgs head coach Dan Bremner. "He is very much bought into Dawgs hockey." The Brecksville, Ohio native first jo... Full Story

• Rail Yard Dawgs Opt out of 2020-21 SPHL Season - October 6, 2020
  
• Dawgs Bring Back Nate O'Brien, Add a Rookie - September 24, 2020
  
• Rail Yard Dawgs Introduce New Logo, Jersey Design - August 27, 2020
  
• Dawgs Bring Back Josh Nenadal - August 26, 2020
  
• Dawgs Sign Center Brant Sherwood - August 21, 2020
  
• Travis Armstrong Announces Return to Roanoke - July 1, 2020
  
• Rail Yard Dawgs Announce 2020-21 Protected List - May 1, 2020
  
• Travis Armstrong Named to All-SPHL Second Team - April 10, 2020
  
• A Letter from Rail Yard Dawgs President, Mickey Gray - March 15, 2020
  
• SPHL Announces Cancellation of 2019-20 Season - March 15, 2020
  
• SPHL Announces Suspension of 2019-20 Season - March 12, 2020
  
• Dawgs Sign Three from Oswego State - March 12, 2020
  
• Dawgs Fall in Shootout to Peoria, 3-2 - March 8, 2020
  
• Rail Yard Dawgs Game Notes: Rail Yard Dawgs (16-22-8) at Rivermen (32-8-5) - 4:05 PM - March 8, 2020
  
• Dawgs Tie It Late to Force OT But Fall, 5-4 - March 7, 2020
  
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Sat., Apr 4		Huntsville at Roanoke	Cancelled
Fri., Apr 3		Huntsville at Roanoke	Cancelled
Sat., Mar 28		Evansville at Roanoke	Cancelled
Fri., Mar 27		Evansville at Roanoke	Cancelled
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• In the Dawgs' house: With no hockey, arena's dates likely to stay dark - SPHL Roanoke Times & World News (October 7)
• Rail Yard Dawgs' SPHL season pushed back to December - SPHL Roanoke Times & World News (July 28)
• Rail Yard Dawgs reveal protected players list for 2020-21 season - SPHL Roanoke Times & World News (May 2)
• Roanoke Valley pro hockey 'godfather' Brabham dies at age 90 - SPHL Roanoke Times & World News (March 30)
• McFarling: Simple gesture by Rail Yard Dawgs fan has powerful symbolism - SPHL Roanoke Times & World News (March 21)
• Rail Yard Dawgs announce remainder of SPHL season has been canceled - SPHL Roanoke Times & World News (March 15)
• Rail Yard Dawgs await word on their season, while other local events push forward - SPHL Roanoke Times & World News (March 14)
• Pro sports, including SPHL and Minor League Baseball, make big decisions - SPHL Roanoke Times & World News (March 13)
• Peoria trips Roanoke in shootout - SPHL Roanoke Times & World News (March 9)
• Rail Yard Dawgs rally to tie late, fall in OT to Storm - SPHL Roanoke Times & World News (March 8)
• Shorthanded Rail Yard Dawgs win with help of four second-period goals - SPHL Roanoke Times & World News (March 7)
• Storm fall 6-5 after Roanoke's big second period - SPHL Quad-Cities Online (March 7)
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