New hockey team is the Rail Yard Dawgs Gene Marrano November 20, 2015 1 min read So -are local pro hockey fans happy with the new Roanoke “Rail Yard Dawgs” name and logo? WFIR’s Gene Marrano asked the team president about its origin at the unveiling last night: About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: More potential trouble for Rosen on drug chargesNext: Bowers issues apology for statement about Syrians, WWII interment Related Stories 1 min read AI steps in for candidate during unusual Virginia Lt. Gov. debate Web Staff October 24, 2025 1 min read W.E. Cundiff latest Roanoke County Public School to celebrate renovation and expansion Gene Marrano October 24, 2025 1 min read Downtown Roanoke’s brand new The Exchange Music Hall hosting New Year’s Show with Grace Potter Clark Palmer October 24, 2025