Mickey Gray
President
Mickey started with the Rail Yard Dawgs in 2016 and serves as the current President of the organization. A native of Chicago, Illinois, Mickey began as the General Manager before being promoted to Vice President and eventually President in June of 2018. Mickey has experience leading organizations to success having worked in Peoria, Illinois, spending three years as the Assistant General Manager of the SPHL’s Peoria Rivermen. Prior to that, he spent time with the Bloomington Blaze, the Central Illinois Drive, and the Bloomington Edge.
Mickey is a graduate of Lincoln College in Lincoln, Illinois, where he received a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration. He lives in Roanoke with his wife, Allison, his daughter, Kaylee, and their two dogs Gus and Georgia.
Alexandra Crutchfield
Vice President
Marketing@railyarddawgs.com
Contact Alexandra for information on corporate partnerships, mascot appearances, and marketing.
Alexandra started working for the Rail Yard Dawgs in 2016. She first served as the Marketing Manager, then had that role expanded to Director of Corporate Partnerships and Marketing. Most recently, she was named Vice President of Business Operations in the summer of 2019. A Roanoke native, Alexandra graduated from North Cross School in Roanoke and attended Roanoke College. She received her Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Marketing.
She enjoys spending time on the river with her husband, Clark, and their former Pup of the Game, Maple. Alexandra received the SPHL’s Wanda Amos Community Service Award for the 2022-2023 season.
Andrew King
Director of Ticketing
Andrew@railyarddawgs.com
540-853-6827
Contact Andrew for assistance with season ticket packages, group tickets, and donations.
Andrew began working with the Rail Yard Dawgs in 2019 as an Account Executive and progressed through various roles. Today, Andrew serves as the Director of Ticketing. A Roanoke native, he attended Hidden Valley High School and earned a Bachelor's degree in Marketing with a minor in Economics from Radford University. When he’s not talking to our fans, he enjoys going to baseball games and concerts. Andrew lives with his wife Lindsei, and they have their rescued pup, Rusty always providing them with smiles!
Trevor McKinley
Creative Director & Game Operations Manager
Trevor@railyarddawgs.com
540-853-6823
Trevor is responsible for video and graphic production as well as game day operations and event management.
Trevor started working with the team during the 2022-2023 season. The North Carolina native moved to Roanoke in 1998 and graduated from Hidden Valley High School before earning degrees in both Business Administration and Graphic Design. Prior to starting with the Dawgs, Trevor managed Fork in the Market and served as the Chair of Graphics & Advertising for the Roanoke Square Society. Trevor and his wife, Rachel, live in the Star City with their dog Peach. In his free time, Trevor enjoys boxing, playing video games, cooking, and watching his favorite teams.
Mitch Stewart
Media Manager / Play-by-Play Broadcaster
broadcaster@railyarddawgs.com
540-853-6823
Mitch is responsible for team communications, community appearances, content creation, and the team's broadcast.
Mitch is in his fifth year with the team after joining the Dawgs prior to the 2021-22 season. The Botetourt County native graduated from Lord Botetourt High School in 2016 before earning a Bachelor's degree in Journalism from Penn State University in 2020. In 2024, Mitch was named as the SPHL's inaugural Broadcaster of the Year, an award voted upon by the league's broadcasters. Mitch was also named to the Valley BusinessFRONT Leaders List in 2022. While at Penn State, Mitch broadcasted 11 different sports for his student-run radio station. In his free time, Mitch enjoys spending time with loved ones, shooting pool, and attending sporting events. When it comes to sports, Mitch roots for the Washington Capitals, New York Mets, Dallas Cowboys, Penn State Nittany Lions, and the Virginia Tech Hokies.
Warren Payne
Group Sales Manager
Warren@railyarddawgs.com
540-853-6823
Contact Warren for assistance with season ticket packages, group tickets, fundraisers, and donations.
Warren started working for the Rail Yard Dawgs during the 2021-2022 season. Warren graduated from Roanoke College earning his Bachelor's degree in Psychology with a concentration in Statistics, as well as a minor in Health and Exercise Science. He was also a member of the Roanoke College club hockey team. In his spare time, you can find Warren refereeing hockey games in the Roanoke valley.
Cyrus Pace
Account Executive, Ticketing
cyrus@railyarddawgs.com
540-853-6829
Contact Cyrus for assistance with season ticket packages, group tickets, and donations.
Cyrus is a Roanoke native and graduate of Cave Spring High School and Roanoke College, where he earned his Bachelor's degree in Sport Management in December 2023. After graduating, Cyrus began working full time for the team in 2024 as an Account Executive. Outside of work, Cyrus' interests include hiking and traveling, and Cyrus’ favorite teams outside of the Rail Yard Dawgs include the Celtics and Virginia Tech. Cyrus also lives in Roanoke with his wife Madison.
Madelyn Brosan
Marketing Coordinator
madelyn@railyarddawgs.com
540-853-6824
Contact Madelyn for marketing and event opportunities, mascot appearances, and the All Access program.
Madelyn started working for the Rail Yard Dawgs in 2025, after graduating from James Madison University with a Bachelor’s degree in Media Arts & Design with a concentration in Digital Video & Cinema and a minor in Communication Studies. She moved to Roanoke with her family in 2021. Outside of work she enjoys watching sports, hiking, and spending time with her family.
Dan Bremner
Head Coach & General Manager of Hockey Operations
Dan became the second head coach in Rail Yard Dawgs history during the 2017-2018 season, joining the team in December 2017. The Sarnia, Ontario native has made the postseason in each year that he's been at the helm of the Dawgs. Dan led Roanoke to back-to-back appearances in President’s Cup Final during the 2021-2022 and 2022-2023 seasons, as Roanoke won the championship for the first time in franchise history in 2023. During his professional playing career in the SPHL, he appeared for the Knoxville Ice Bears, Columbus Cottonmouths, and Peoria Rivermen. Dan served as captain for the Rivermen for each of his final two seasons. In 281 career SPHL games, Dan netted 48 goals, 79 assists, and 709 penalty minutes. Before becoming the head coach and general manager for the Rail Yard Dawgs, Dan was an assistant coach at Ohio University.
Dan spends much of his free time volunteering with local youth hockey teams. When he’s not on the ice, Dan enjoys spending time with his wife, Deanna, and their two dogs, Carl and Jerry.
Travis Johns
Head Athletic Trainer
Travis has been with the team since the inaugural 2016-17 season, serving as the head athletic trainer. The Buffalo, New York native earned his Bachelor's degree in Athletic Training from Alfred University, where he also played on the football team. Travis resides in Hardy with his wife, Blaire, three children, and his two dogs, Rocky and Odie. Before joining the Dawgs, Travis worked as athletic trainer for the Rochester Lancers (Major Arena Soccer League) and as an assistant athletic trainer at Houghton College. When he's away from the rink, Travis enjoys spending time with his family and pets, as well as rooting on the Buffalo Sabres.
Will Statzer
Equipment Manager
Will enters into his first year officially on the staff, as the Floyd native has been assisting the team’s hockey operations staff as a volunteer for the past four seasons. Statzer has worked in the locker room on home game days alongside previous equipment managers, traveled with the team to assist on the road, and even filled in for another SPHL team as an emergency equipment manager in the past. Away from the Dawgs, Statzer is also a part-owner and the manager of Cross Check Pro Shop located at Lancerlot in Vinton. When Will isn’t at the rink, he likes spending time at home with his family – his wife SaZha, his daughter SaNovia, their two dogs, and their two cats. Statzer also enjoys playing men’s league hockey and rooting for the Dallas Stars, Liberty University, and the University of Nevada-Las Vegas (UNLV).