Sports merchandise store owner is among those cheering most for pro hockey’s return Evan Jones October 20, 2016 1 minute read The owner of a Roanoke sports merchandise store will be among those most happy to see professional hockey return tomorrow to the valley — and not just because he’s selling plenty of Rail Yard Dawgs items. WFIR’s Evan Jones has the story. Share: Post navigation Previous: ACLU seeks remedy for voters affected by crashNext: Drug Take Back Day on Saturday Related Stories Virginia Tech secures record $75 million gift for athletics and academics Web Staff June 8, 2026 Olde Salem Brewing Company launches food service at downtown Roanoke location Clark Palmer June 5, 2026 Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport launches daily nonstop service to Dallas-Fort Worth Web Staff June 5, 2026
