The Rail Yard Dawgs' name is a reference to the city of Roanoke's history as a railroad hub. The team's logo features a diesel locomotive and a hockey puck, and their colors are navy, silver, and red.
The Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs are a professional ice hockey team based in Roanoke, Virginia. They are members of the Southern Professional Hockey League (SPHL) and play their home games at the Berglund Center. The Rail Yard Dawgs were founded in 2010 and are the fifth professional hockey team to call the Roanoke Valley home.