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 New Study Ranks Virginia’s Public Schools 6th in the Nation Emma Thomas July 24, 2026 A local hero of the American Revolution is honored with a new exhibit by the Salem Museum & Historical Society Gene Marrano July 23, 2026 Plays, plays everywhere … and a closing night artist reception and lecture at Hollins Gene Marrano July 22, 2026