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WATCH: Salvation Army Launching Red Kettle Campaign at Rail Yard Dawgs Game Friday night
Read full article: WATCH: Salvation Army Launching Red Kettle Campaign at Rail Yard Dawgs Game Friday nightRinging in the Holiday season, the Salvation Army of Roanoke is officially launching its Red Kettle Campaign Friday night at the Rail Yard Dawgs game at the Berglund Center.
Rail Yard Dawgs participating in Helene relief efforts
Read full article: Rail Yard Dawgs participating in Helene relief effortsThe Rail Yard Dawgs announced Wednesday that the organization would be collaborating with the Red Cross and the โStar City Cares Flood Relief Supplyโ to help with relief efforts throughout areas impacted by Helene.
Fans show excitement for Rail Yard Dawgs ahead of game two
Read full article: Fans show excitement for Rail Yard Dawgs ahead of game twoPlayoff hockey is back in the Star City as the Rail Yard Dawgs continue their playoff quest. The Berglund Center is the place to be Friday night for a pivotal game two.
Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs prepare for celebrations following Presidentโs Cup win
Read full article: Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs prepare for celebrations following Presidentโs Cup winThe Rail Yard Dawgs are still on fire after winning the Presidentโs Cup on the ice for the first time in franchise history and city leaders are planning a celebration honoring the teamโs achievement.
WATCH: Virginia officer narrowly escapes being hit by vehicle - The Morning Sprint - May 3, 2023
Read full article: WATCH: Virginia officer narrowly escapes being hit by vehicle - The Morning Sprint - May 3, 2023Itโs Hump Day! Start your day with a smile with the Morning Sprint. At 8 a.m., weโll be going over trending stories in our region and across the country.
WATCH: How a quick-thinking 7th grader saved a bus driver - The Morning Sprint - April 28, 2023
Read full article: WATCH: How a quick-thinking 7th grader saved a bus driver - The Morning Sprint - April 28, 2023Happy Friday! Need some sunshine for this rainy day? Check out the Morning Sprint for positive stories thatโll get your Friday started right.
Crews give all-clear after Berglund Center evacuation due to potential gas leak
Read full article: Crews give all-clear after Berglund Center evacuation due to potential gas leakRoanoke Fire-EMS said the all-clear was given after fire personnel responded to the call for a potential gas leak at the Berglund Center in Roanoke Saturday.
Annual Teddy Bear Toss slated for Saturdayโs Rail Yard Dawgs game against Birmingham
Read full article: Annual Teddy Bear Toss slated for Saturdayโs Rail Yard Dawgs game against BirminghamThe Rail Yard Dawgs are off to a great start to this yearโs campaign, currently third in the standings, but thatโs just one reason to get to the Berglund Center Saturday night.
โMaKayla Strongโ: Community rallies around Roanoke 8-year-old with cancer
Read full article: โMaKayla Strongโ: Community rallies around Roanoke 8-year-old with cancerMaKayla hurt her arm playing hockey earlier this year. It seemed like a common childhood injury at first, but when the bump didnโt go down, her parents found out something was very wrong.
Dawgs fall in Peoria after Rivermen comeback
Read full article: Dawgs fall in Peoria after Rivermen comebackThe Rail Yard Dawgs controlled play for most of the game, but came up inches short to the Peoria Rivermen in a 3-2 Game One Loss at the Peoria Civic Center on Thursday night. Travis Armstrong and Gehrett Sargis scored for Roanoke.
Rail Yard Dawgs get first win of the series over Huntsville in SPHL Presidentโs Cup Semifinal
Read full article: Rail Yard Dawgs get first win of the series over Huntsville in SPHL Presidentโs Cup SemifinalThe Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs beat Huntsville 5-3 in the second round of the SPHL Presidentโs Cup Semifinal Thursday night. Goals by Jeff Jones, Brant Sherwood, Nick Ford, and Sean Leonard helped put the Dawgs on top.
Dawgs clinch playoff berth with win over Havoc
Read full article: Dawgs clinch playoff berth with win over HavocThe Rail Yard Dawgs ended Huntsvilleโs nine-game winning streak, defeating the Havoc 4-2 at Berglund Center on Friday night. With Roanokeโs win and Birminghamโs loss to Knoxville, the Dawgs have clinched a spot in the 2022 Presidentโs Cup Playoffs. Nick Ford, Travis Broughman, Brady Heppner, and Nick DeVito scored for Roanoke.
Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs will not play this season, citing the coronavirus pandemic
Read full article: Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs will not play this season, citing the coronavirus pandemicROANOKE, Va. โ The Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs have announced that the franchise will opt out of the upcoming 2020-21 season. The organization made the announcement Tuesday, citing the โongoing COVID-19 conditions that impact statewide restrictions on mass gatherings and events.โโToday is a tough day for the team,โ said Rail Yard Dawgs President Mickey Gray. Robyn Schon, general manager of the Berglund Center, hopes fans continue to support the Rail Yard Dawgs. โWe regret that we wonโt see our beloved Dawgs hit the ice this season, but we understand the challenges and stand behind the organizationโs decision. Along with the Rail Yard Dawgs, the Quad City Storm, Peoria Rivermen, Evansville Thunderbolts and Fayetteville Marksmen have opted out.
Rail Yard Dawgs unveil new look, logos
Read full article: Rail Yard Dawgs unveil new look, logosROANOKE, Va. Call it a refresher as opposed to a rebranding, but Roanokes minor league hockey club spruced up the only look this team has had since being announced in November of 2015. While the colors remain the same, the Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs have upgraded the original logo and redesigned the teams jerseys in advance of the 2020-21 SPHL season. Last season we began kicking around ideas for a new logo, said Rail Yard Dawgs Vice President Alexandra Martin. A local designer, John Comstock of Magnets USA in Vinton, gets and assist on the new look. Comstock has been a devoted fan of the team since their first season.
Dedicated fan base plays key role in keeping revenue going for Dawgs
Read full article: Dedicated fan base plays key role in keeping revenue going for DawgsROANOKE, Va. With the uncertainty surrounding sports on the daily, Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs President, Mickey Gray, knows anything can change at the drop of a hat. One of those changes has been the usual October start date for the Southern Professional Hockey League. Weve been selling a lot of jerseys, a lot of merchandise, that type of stuff in the summer. The bottom line is, our season ticket holders and sponsors have once again taken care of us. With current phase 3 government regulations, entertainment venues must adhere to social distancing guidelines and can only have 1,000 spectators.
SPHL Announces Target Start for 2020-21 Season
Read full article: SPHL Announces Target Start for 2020-21 SeasonHUNTERSVILLE, NC The Southern Professional Hockey League (SPHL) today announced that it is targeting mid-to-late December for the start of the 2020-2021 regular season. Delaying the season was a difficult decision, but I believe it was the responsible thing to do when taking everything into consideration.The 2020-2021 regular season schedule and playoff format will be announced at a later date. About Southern Professional Hockey League (SPHL) Now entering its 17th season, the Southern Professional Hockey League is comprised of 10 member teams located throughout the southeastern and midwestern United States. Headquartered in Huntersville, North Carolina, the mission of the SPHL is to provide a quality family-friendly entertainment product structured inside an economic model that is viable for small and mid-size markets and arenas. For more information about the SPHL, visit the leagues website at www.thesphl.com.
โWe want to give backโ: Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs volunteer at local food bank
Read full article: โWe want to give backโ: Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs volunteer at local food bankSALEM, Va. โ Some local athletes are taking a timeout to give back to their community. Members of the Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs hockey team were volunteering at Feeding Southwest Virginia Wednesday afternoon. They cleaned and sorted items in the food bank. They had planned to do this last fall as a follow up to a food drive they held, but their schedules didnโt work out. โWe realize how lucky we are to live our dream and do what we love to do every day.