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 Multiple victims in NW Roanoke shooting Gene Marrano February 15, 2025 1 min read Moms Under Pressure-information for healthier pregnancies Denise Membreno February 14, 2025 1 min read Griffith: keep the wheat, throw away the chaff as federal government is reshaped Gene Marrano February 14, 2025