The coach Express fans loved to hate has died Gene Marrano May 24, 2016 1 minute read A visiting coach that Roanoke Express hockey fans loved to hate has died. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano about a man who didn’t mind playing the villain: Share: Post navigation Previous: Greenway Ambassadors Program launches todayNext: McAuliffe: I followed the law in accepting donations Related Stories Virginia Tech secures record $75 million gift for athletics and academics Web Staff June 8, 2026 Olde Salem Brewing Company launches food service at downtown Roanoke location Clark Palmer June 5, 2026 Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport launches daily nonstop service to Dallas-Fort Worth Web Staff June 5, 2026