Sports merchandise store owner is among those cheering most for pro hockey’s return Evan Jones October 20, 2016 1 minute read The owner of a Roanoke sports merchandise store will be among those most happy to see professional hockey return tomorrow to the valley — and not just because he’s selling plenty of Rail Yard Dawgs items. WFIR’s Evan Jones has the story. Share: Post navigation Previous: ACLU seeks remedy for voters affected by crashNext: Drug Take Back Day on Saturday Related Stories Virginia Western’s new NC3 Leadership School designation means certificate programs with national recognition Gene Marrano July 2, 2026 A Local Wealth Management Firm has Achieved National Recognition Emma Thomas July 2, 2026 As Roanoke Arts Commission crafts “Plan 26,” they ask residents to weigh in via an arts and culture survey online Gene Marrano July 1, 2026