Rail Yard Dawgs' Gallagher named SPHL rookie of the year

Rail Yard Dawgs' Gallagher named SPHL rookie of the year

Roanoke forward Carson Gallagher was named the SPHL rookie of the year on Wednesday, becoming the first Rail Yard Dawgs player to earn the honor in the award's 21-year history.

Roanoke’s Carson Gallagher named SPHL Rookie of the Year

HUNTERSVILLE, NC (April 23, 2025) – The SPHL on Wednesday announced that Carson Gallagher of the Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs has been selected as the SPHL Rookie of the Year in a vote of league coaches, broadcasters, and staff. Twin brothers Arkhip and Filimon Ledziankou of the Birmingham Bulls finished second in the balloting. Gallagher led all rookies with 18 goals and 47 points (tied) while finishing second in assists (29). Acquired on November 26