Dawgs GM on Ftorek firing: “It had to be done.” Gene Marrano December 18, 2017 1 min read Sam Ftorek In the midst of their latest losing streak the Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs have fired Sam Ftorek, the head coach for the pro hockey team since its inception last year. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: Share: Continue Reading Previous: Entities like Roanoke Valley Broadband Authority could benefit from Net Neutrality repealNext: Tech announces major gift to benefit athletic center Related Stories 1 min read No injuries reported following house fire in the Bonsack area Web Staff June 26, 2025 1 min read Roanoke County School Board approves turf field at Hidden Valley High School Clark Palmer June 25, 2025 1 min read Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs to reveal new logo and jerseys Web Staff June 25, 2025