Dawgs GM on Ftorek firing: “It had to be done.” Gene Marrano December 18, 2017 1 minute 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: Post navigation Previous: Entities like Roanoke Valley Broadband Authority could benefit from Net Neutrality repealNext: Tech announces major gift to benefit athletic center Related Stories VDOT Announces a First-in-the-State inventory of all of the Commonwealth’s Multiuse Trails Emma Thomas May 8, 2026 Virginia Supreme Court strikes down redistricting referendum Clark Palmer May 8, 2026 Inseparable’s ‘Care That’s Fair’ Campaign Highlights VA’s Struggling Mental Healthcare Industry Emma Thomas May 8, 2026
