Rail Yard Dawgs debut tonight Gene Marrano October 21, 2016 1 minute read Local pro hockey fans have waited a long time for this – a new team will take to the ice tonight when the Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs debut. WFIR’s Gene Marrano reports: Share: Post navigation Previous: Virginia voter registration deadline extended through FridayNext: 5th District race could become crucial if Democrats come close to capturing House Related Stories The Roanoke Region Food and Farm Trail officially launches Gene Marrano May 15, 2026 Roanoke Women’s Foundation honors two people with ties to Taubman Museum Gene Marrano May 14, 2026 Virginia August primary raises turnout concerns as summer voting begins Ian Price May 14, 2026