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: About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts 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 2 min read I-81 shooting incident in Botetourt County under investigation Web Staff October 10, 2025 1 min read Branch Group to host 4th annual GIRL Construction Experience tomorrow Web Staff October 10, 2025 1 min read Luke Combs scheduled to perform in Charlottesville in April Clark Palmer October 9, 2025
