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PHOTOS: Macon Mayhem vs. Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs – 02/09/2024

ROANOKE, Va – The Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs’ annual Family Weekend started off with a bang, as they broke a four-game loosing streak with a 7-3 win over the Macon Mayhem Friday night. The first period set the pace as the Dawgs hit the back of the net four times before the first intermission, setting […]

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Maine Mariners Goalie Brad Arvanitis Named ECHL Rookie of the Month

26-year-old Brad Arvantitis was named ECHL Rookie of the Month for January. One of four goalies on the Maine Mariners’ roster, the Holliston, MA native has earned this honor due to his record during this season, specifically this last month. In January, he won six out of the seven games he appeared in.  Related Post: […]

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ECHL Weekly Recap: Florida Everblades | 01/22-28/2024

The Florida Everblades had a roller-coaster week. They started the week within one point of a playoff spot, moved into a three-way tie for second, and then fell back into fifth. The Everblades entered their game on Wednesday against the Atlanta Gladiators on a four-game winning streak. That streak came at the expense of the […]

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PHOTOS: Pensacola Ice Flyers vs. Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs – 01/27/2024

ROANOKE, Va – A crowd of 7,012 fans were present for Looney Toons night at the Berglund Center on Saturday, as the Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs faced the Pensacola Ice Flyers. The Dawgs were edged out by the Ice Flyers, with a 3-2 final score. Roanoke had the 1-0 lead, after they dominated the first […]

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ECHL: Atlanta Gladiators’ Roster Changes | 01/29/2024

The Atlanta Gladiators made the announcement today regarding their recent signing of forward, Matt Ustaski, to an ECHL contract. Hailing from Glenview, Illinois, the 6′ 6″ forward attended the University of Wisconsin before being selected as the 7th-round draft pick of the Winnipeg Jets in 2014. Ustaski has been a part of five different ECHL […]

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PHOTOS: Evansville Thunderbolts vs. Knoxville Ice Bears – 01/13/2024

KNOXVILLE, Tenn – The Knoxville Ice Bears hosted the Evansville Thunderbolts on Saturday night.  The struggles for the Knoxville Ice Bears continued as they extended their losing streak to 11 games. Evansville started the game with three quick goals in the first period. Logan Coomes was able to get Knoxville on the board, but the […]

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PHOTOS: Evansville Thunderbolts vs. Knoxville Ice Bears- 01/12/2024

KNOXVILLE, Tenn – The Knoxville Ice Bears hosted the Evansville Thunderbolts on Friday night, with theIce Bears were still looking for a win to break their nine game losing streak. The first period was back and forth with both teams unable to score. Rex Moe got Knoxville on the board first in the second period. […]

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PHOTOS: Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs vs. Knoxville Ice Bears – 01/07/2024

KNOXVILLE, Tenn – The Knoxville Ice Bears hosted the Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs on Sunday night. The Knoxville Ice Bears were looking to break their eight game losing streak, however, the major story of this game was the 211 penalty minutes assessed to the two teams. The Knoxville Ice Bears fell to the Roanoke Rail Yard […]

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PHOTOS: Birmingham Bulls vs. Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs – 01/05/2024

ROANOKE, Va – It was the first home game of the new year for the Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs, and the first place Birmingham Bulls made their presence known. The first period ended tied at 1-1. At the end of the second period, the Bulls enjoyed a three goal lead, up 4-1. The Dawgs had […]

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PHOTOS: Knoxville Ice Bears vs. Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs – 12/31/2023

ROANOKE, Va – There was celebration in the air, as Roanoke and Knoxville fans gathered at the Berglund Center, with all kinds of New Years Eve party gear! The Dawgs ended the year with a 5-4 win over the Ice Bears. Both teams were well matched, as they took turns leading the game. The first […]

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