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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.

Roanoke's Carson Gallagher Named SPHL Rookie of the Year

April 23, 2025 - ROANOKE, VA. - The SPHL announced on Wednesday that Roanoke rookie forward Carson Gallagher has been named as the SPHL's Rookie of the Year for the 2024-2025 season. Gallagher is the first Rail Yard Dawg to win the league's Rookie of the Year award in the franchise's history. After starting the season with Evansville and Pensacola, Gallagher dominated for the Rail Yard Dawgs once he was acquired shortly before Thanksgiving. The Roanoke winger tied for the team-high with a plus-18 rating on the ice, while also leading all ... Full Story

Roanoke's Ford and Alvo Named to All-SPHL Second Team

April 17, 2025 - ROANOKE, VA. - The SPHL announced on Thursday that Roanoke captain Nick Ford and defenseman Stephen Alvo have both been named to the All-SPHL Second Team. Ford just wrapped up his fourth season with the Dawgs with flying colors, leading the SPHL in points (72) and assists (49), and shorthanded goals (three), while also notching 23 goals, a team-best 21 power play points, and a plus-12 rating in 55 games played in his first year as the team captain. The 72 points and 49 assists he recorded shattered existing single-season ... Full Story

Roanoke's Gallagher Named to SPHL All-Rookie Team

April 16, 2025 - ROANOKE, VA. - The SPHL announced on Wednesday that Roanoke rookie forward Carson Gallagher has been named to the SPHL All-Rookie Team. After suiting up for Evansville and Pensacola to begin the season, Gallagher became a force for the Rail Yard Dawgs once he was acquired shortly before Thanksgiving. The Roanoke winger tied for the team-high with a plus-18 rating on the ice, while also leading all SPHL rookies with 18 goals and 47 points throughout 51 regular season games, 42 of which came for Roanoke (46 points for the D... Full Story

Dawgs Eliminated in 6-2 Game Three Loss to Ice Bears

April 12, 2025 - ROANOKE, VA. - The Rail Yard Dawgs (1-2) couldn't find their groove down the stretch on Saturday night, falling 6-2 in Game Three of their first round series to the Knoxville Ice Bears (2-1) at Berglund Center. Knoxville's Stephen Mundinger stopped 38-of-40 shots he faced in net to help the Ice Bears eliminate Roanoke in the best-of-three series. Carson Gallagher and Tommy Munichiello each had one goal and one assist, while Austyn Roudebush stopped 16-of-21 shots faced for Roanoke. It was another quick start for the Ice B... Full Story

• Roanoke's Carson Gallagher Named SPHL Rookie of the Year - April 23, 2025
  
• Roanoke's Ford and Alvo Named to All-SPHL Second Team - April 17, 2025
  
• Roanoke's Gallagher Named to SPHL All-Rookie Team - April 16, 2025
  
• Dawgs Eliminated in 6-2 Game Three Loss to Ice Bears - April 12, 2025
  
• Dawgs Eliminated in 6-2 Game Three Loss to Ice Bears - April 12, 2025
  
• Dawgs Slip to Ice Bears in 2-0 Game Two Loss - April 11, 2025
  
• Dawgs Shut Down Ice Bears 4-1 in Game One Win - April 9, 2025
  
• A Star Steps up - A Nick Ford Story - April 7, 2025
  
• Dawgs Announce 2025 President's Cup Playoffs Roster - April 7, 2025
  
• Dawgs Sweep Ice Bears 3-1 for Franchise Record 34th Win - April 5, 2025
  
• Dawgs, Alvo Come Through in the Clutch Again for 3-2 OT Win at Knoxville - April 4, 2025
  
• The Veteran Presence - A Bryce Martin Story - April 3, 2025
  
• As Cool as 'Stevie Cool' - A Stephen Alvo Story - April 2, 2025
  
• Dawgs Announce Ticket Info, Game Dates for First Round of President's Cup Playoffs - April 1, 2025
  
• Dawgs Can't Complete Comeback in 5-3 Loss to Marksmen - March 30, 2025
  
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Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs celebrate the SPHL Championship (Keith Lucas)
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League: SPHL
Home: Roanoke, Virginia
Website: Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs site
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Sat., Apr 12	L	Knoxville 6 at Roanoke 2 (Playoff Gm. 3)	Final
Fri., Apr 11	L	Knoxville 2 at Roanoke 0 (Playoff Gm. 2)	Final
Wed., Apr 9	W	Roanoke 4 at Knoxville 1 (Playoff Gm. 1)	Final
Sat., Apr 5	W	Roanoke 3 at Knoxville 1	Final
Fri., Apr 4	W	Roanoke 3 at Knoxville 2	Final (OT)
Sun., Mar 30	L	Fayetteville 5 at Roanoke 3	Final
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• 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)
  
• Rail Yard Dawgs stymied in loss at Macon - SPHL Roanoke Times & World News (March 15)
  
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