ROANOKE, VA – The Rail Yard Dawgs announced a trade with the Macon Mayhem on Sunday. Roanoke has traded the rights of forward Matt Carlson to the Macon Mayhem in exchange for future considerations.
The Delmar, New York native joined the Dawgs in March during the 2025-2026 season. Carlson appeared in five games with Roanoke, recording two goals. . Carlson played four seasons of collegiate hockey at Wilkes University (NCAA DIII). The five-foot-eleven forward appeared in 91 career NCAA games, securing 39 goals, 35 assists and 40 penalty minutes while at Wilkes 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 and parking will go on sale Wednesday, September 16, through the Berglund Center box office and online.