Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs’ Joe Widmar was named the Most Valuable Player in the SPHL on Monday, becoming the first member of the Rail Yard Dawgs to win the award.

Thunderbolts win the series 3-1.

The Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs stressed the importance of the third period all week leading into game three of their SPHL semifinal game against Evansville.

Saturday was a day for the Dawgs, as the Rail Yard Dawgs evened their five game series with the Evansville Thunderbolts at one game a piece with a 4-3 win.

Evansville scored three power play goals in the third period for the game one win.

The Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs are just a handful of wins away from raising a new banner in the Berglund Center, and if they continue to play like they did this past week, they’ll be partying like it’s 2023.

Roanoke advances to the semifinals for the fifth time in franchise history.

It was a record-breaking night, as six Roanoke players scored goals and 11 recorded points.

The Dawgs closed the regular season by winning four of their final five games.

Roanoke will face the Birmingham Bulls in the opening round, as part of the SPHL postseason that follows a regular season running from October through early April.

The Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs defeated the Fayetteville Marksmen 6-1 on Friday night at Berglund Center, powered by a record-setting performance from Joe Widmar.

The team recently clinched a spot in the SPHL President's Cup Playoffs.

Matt Dorsey recorded a hat trick in the first period of play.

Stewart was in his fifth season with the franchise

Roanoke snaps 3-game losing streak.

Roanoke drops its third straight game.

Roanoke overcame a 2-1 deficit for the home win Saturday night.

Quad City Storm built a 3-0 lead entering the third period.

A 9-year-old girl was hit by a car near the Berglund Center parking lot, at the 600 block of Williamson Road NE, on Saturday night following a Rail Yard Dawgs game.

Gabe Rosek had 24 saves in the win.

Travis Broughman had one goal and one assist, Austin Thompson scored his first goal with Roanoke.

Ryan Reifler and Matt O’Dea scored goals for the Dawgs

Austyn Roudebush made 33 saves Wednesday night.

Austyn Roudebush made 30 saves in the victory.

Saturday was Teddy Bear Toss night at the Berglund Center.

Roanoke was 0-for-6 on the power play Saturday night.

Ahead of Saturday’s game, fans flocked to the Berglund Center to take part in the “Paint the Ice” event, painting names and messages into the ice in support of people whose lives have been touched by cancer.

Roanoke extends win streak to 3 games.

The game featured more than 200 penalty minutes.

Two years removed from winning it all, Roanoke is focused on getting back to its roots.

The successful head coach led Roanoke to its first President's Cup title in 2023.

Opening night in the Star City slated for October 17

The franchise unveiled a new set of logos and jerseys ahead of its 10th season of SPHL hockey.

The Dawgs will open their season at Berglund Center on Friday, October 17.

Gallagher is the first Rail Yard Dawg to win the league's Rookie of the Year award in the franchise's history.

Gallagher also grabbed All-Rookie honors

Mundinger made 38 saves in the win for Knoxville.

Roanoke had 44 shots on goal and 7 power play opportunities.

Roanoke defeated Knoxville 4-1 in a dominant display of offense.

Roanoke earned the number three seed for the SPHL President's Cup Playoffs.

The Kip Nininger Scholarship Fund awarded its 164th and 165th scholarships Saturday night.

Roanoke defeated Macon 5-4 Saturday night, eliminating the Mayhem from a potential playoff spot.

Stephen Alvo netted the game-winner with 12 seconds left in overtime.

Roanoke's 8-game home win streak snapped.

The Rail Yard Dawgs earned a 3-2 shootout win over Pensacola Friday night in front of a sellout crowd.

Roanoke defeated Knoxville 4-1, highlighted by Tommy Munichiello's hat trick.

The night was highlighted by Nick Ford's hat trick.

Roanoke scored 4 of its 5 goals in the first period.

Rail Yard Dawgs goalie Austyn Roudebusch eanred the 96th win of his SPHL career.

Both teams went 1-for-4 on the power play.

Tommy Munichiello scored twice and Matt O’Dea had two assists for the Dawgs.

Austyn Roudebush had a 22-save shutout en route to his 90th career SPHL victory.

The Rail Yard Dawgs extended their win streak to four games on Saturday night.

Ringing 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.

Roanoke scored two goals in the final period to force overtime.

"We know we fell short last year and there's a sense of that competitiveness," said Rail Yard Dawgs head coach Dan Bremner.

The Rail Yard Dawgs announced Wednesday that the organization would be collaborating with the Red Cross and the “Star City Cares Flood Relief Supply” to help with relief efforts throughout areas impacted by Helene.

The Rail Yard Dawgs are back on home ice for a new season on October 18.

Brendan Pepe leads the team with three playoff goals thus far, highlighting his dynamic skill sets.

Austyn Roudebush made 30 saves in the home playoff victory Saturday night.

Roanoke netted two goals in a span of 31 seconds in the third period.

Tens of thousands of people are expected at the Berglund Center this weekend, leading to traffic and parking troubles.

Playoff 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.

After falling in overtime of game one at Quad City, the Rail Yard Dawgs are eager to get a game two victory.

Quad City outlasted Roanoke 3-2 in overtime.

Brooke and Eric sit down with the 2023 President’s Cup champion coach Dan Bremner to learn the rules of hockey.

The Dawgs clinched a third-place finish for the postseason and their first-ever 70-point season.

Owen McDade recorded a hat trick in the victory Friday night.

The Rail Yard Dawgs joined in the fight against food insecurity in Southwest Virginia on Monday.

Austyn Roudebush stopped 21-of-22 shots in net for the Dawgs.

Roanoke was held scoreless through two periods of play despite 35 shots on goal.

Roanoke went 0-for-2 on the power play.

In lieu of not having an official education day game, the Rail Yard Dawgs held an intersquad scrimmage.

Austyn Roudebush saved 20-of-25 shots faced for Roanoke, while Zane Steeves saved an incredible 57-of-61 shots faced for Knoxville.

Roanoke handled the visiting Mayhem in SPHL action.

The Dawgs got set to ring in the New Year in fashion after toppling Knoxville 5-4 in OT.

SPHL hockey, Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs 6, Huntsville Havoc 2.

The intensity was higher between these two rivals than it had been in maybe a year or so.

Roanoke rallied to tie the score at 2, only to have the Havoc score two late goals for the regulation win.

Roanoke played stifling defense in the 4-0 shutout win.

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Roanoke's SPHL franchise won its first ever President's Cup championship but understands a brand new season is on the horizon.

Defending SPHL President's Cup Champions will square off against Evansville four times in the regular season.

The Montreal native helped lead the Roanoke Valley Rebels to a league championship in 1974.

Roanoke Railyard Dawgs fans showed out Saturday for a parade celebrating the team's President's Cup win.

Watch live as the Dawgs make their way back to the Berglund Center for a celebration following the team’s President’s Cup win last Tuesday.

The Rail Yard Dawgs are still on fire after winning the President’s Cup on the ice for the first time in franchise history and city leaders are planning a celebration honoring the team’s achievement.

The Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs took home the President’s Cup Tuesday night, making history in the Star City.

The Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs have announced their celebratory plans for the President’s Cup win.

For the first time in franchise history, the Rail Yard Dawgs are President’s Cup champions.

The Dawgs President’s Cup series victory is the stuff of legend, with back to back overtime wins after giving up tieing goals late in regulation.

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The Rail Yard Dawgs won the President’s Cup 2-1 in OT Tuesday night.

The Rail yard Dawgs defeated Birmingham 5-4 in overtime to pull within one win of the SPHL title.

The Dawgs are shut out 2-0 in Game 2 of the President's Cup Finals Series.

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The Dawgs dominated late to pull away for a 4-2 opening game win.

Dawgs fall 5-3 in game two loss at Peoria

The Berglund Center will soon be packed full of hockey fans rooting on the Rail Yard Dawgs.

The best-of-three series will start Wednesday night at the Berglund Center.