ROANOKE, VA – The Rail Yard Dawgs announced on Friday that goaltender Alex Aslanidis has signed a contract for the 2026-2027 season.
The Moorestown, New Jersey native kicked off his professional season last year with the ECHL’s Kansas City Mavericks. Aslanidis appeared in three games with the Mavericks, recording a 2.63 goals-against average and a .882 save percentage.
Prior to beginning his professional career, Aslanidis played five seasons of NCAA hockey across three schools. The six-foot-five goaltender began his collegiate career at Western Michigan University, where he played from 2020 to 2022. In 13 games, he recorded a 3.03 goals-against average, an .882 save percentage and a 5-3-1 record with one shutout.
Aslanidis then transferred to American International College, where he suited up for 25 games, posting a 2.96 goals-against average, a .896 save percentage, and a combined 5-6-3 record with one shutout. He finished his collegiate career with one season at Lindenwood University.
Roanoke will host the Fayetteville Marksmen to kick off the 2026-2027 season on Friday, October 16, with puck drop set for 7:05 P.M. Season tickets, ticket packages and group tickets are on sale now through the Rail Yard Dawgs front office. Single game tickets for the season are on sale now online and at Berglund Center box office.