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 America’s toughest road races back in town Saturday morning Gene Marrano April 11, 2025 1 min read Senator Tim Kaine address EBT scams Denise Membreno April 11, 2025 1 min read Big drug bust in Roanoke Gene Marrano April 11, 2025