Rail Yard Dawgs Star Widmar Sets Franchise Scoring Record

Roanoke defeats Fayetteville 6-1 as Widmar breaks single-season points mark

Mar. 28, 2026 at 3:03am

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The Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs defeated the Fayetteville Marksmen 6-1 on Friday night, powered by a record-setting performance from forward Joe Widmar. Widmar recorded three assists to reach 73 points on the season, breaking the franchise single-season scoring record previously held by Nick Ford.

Why it matters

Widmar's record-breaking night highlights the Rail Yard Dawgs' offensive firepower and their status as a top contender in the SPHL this season. The win also moves Roanoke closer to securing a playoff spot as they push for their first championship.

The details

Widmar assisted on goals by Noah Finstrom, Khristian Acosta, Travis Broughman (twice), and Dominiks Marcinkevics to surpass Ford's previous franchise mark of 72 points in a season. Broughman and Marcinkevics also scored for Roanoke, who outshot Fayetteville 17-5 in the first period and limited the Marksmen to just 23 shots on the night.

  • The game was played on Friday, March 28, 2026.
  • Widmar broke the franchise scoring record in the second period.

The players

Joe Widmar

A forward for the Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs who set the franchise single-season scoring record with 73 points.

Nick Ford

The previous holder of the Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs' franchise single-season scoring record with 72 points.

Noah Finstrom

A forward for the Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs who scored the opening goal of the game.

Khristian Acosta

A forward for the Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs who scored the team's second goal.

Travis Broughman

A forward for the Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs who scored two goals, including the one that tied the franchise scoring record.

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What they’re saying

“Joe has been a driving force for our team all season, and we're thrilled to see him reach this impressive milestone.”

— Roanoke Head Coach

What’s next

The Rail Yard Dawgs will look to build on this win as they continue their push for the playoffs. Their next game is against the Pensacola Ice Flyers on April 2nd.

The takeaway

Widmar's record-breaking performance underscores the Rail Yard Dawgs' offensive prowess and their status as a top contender in the SPHL this season. The team's ability to limit shots and get contributions from multiple players bodes well for their playoff aspirations.