Dawgs new chairman hopes to share NHL experience with his Roanoke squad Gene Marrano September 26, 2022 1 min read Its less than one month away from opening night for the Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs – fresh off a trip to the SPHL President’s Cup finals. There’s a new chairman for the team as well. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: Share: Post navigation Previous: State Delegate gives details on project to bring outdoorsmen to BotetourtNext: In Depth: Sextortion is a fast growing crime as documentary reveals Related Stories 1 min read Roanoke airport feels effects of longest U.S. government shutdown Web Staff November 7, 2025 1 min read Huddle Up Moms co-founder honored as Social Entrepreneur of the Year by JA Gene Marrano November 6, 2025 1 min read United Way of Virginia’s Blue Ridge launches Emergency Relief Fund campaign Gene Marrano November 6, 2025