Rail Yard Dawgs team chairman on the road to championship series Gene Marrano April 28, 2022 1 min read Bob McGinn (right) and family. 2018 Dawgs photo. The journey to the first-ever championship series for the five -year-old Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs hockey franchise has had its peaks and valleys. The team’s chairman reflects on that before the SPHL finals open tonight. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: Democratic lawmakers kill Youngkin’s proposed gas tax moratoriumNext: No one injured during Southeast Roanoke fire Related Stories 1 min read Mill Mountain Theatre reveals 2026 season, tickets on sale November 1st Web Staff October 17, 2025 1 min read The Israel-Hamas ceasefire in Gaza – and the prospects for lasting peace. A local political scientist says all the players must be on board Gene Marrano October 17, 2025 1 min read Catawba’s iconic Homeplace restaurant to reopen in 2026 Ian Price October 17, 2025