Former NHL player talks becoming Rail Yard Dawgs new chairman Emma Thomas October 21, 2022 1 minute read Ahead of their opening game tonight against Fayetteville, WFIR spoke with the Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs’ new Chairman about taking over the role from his father. WFIR’s Emma Thomas with his response: Share: Post navigation Previous: Corporate executive-turned-educator tells his story in new bookNext: 27% of RCPS students were chronically absent last year, data shows Related Stories 9th District Democratic candidate Adam Murphy rejects claims made in primary opponent’s blog post Clark Palmer June 30, 2026 Governor Spanberger weighs in after General Assembly accepts her budget amendments Clark Palmer June 30, 2026 Botetourt County unveils historic marker on Catawba Road in remembrance of the “BikeCentennial,” Gene Marrano June 29, 2026