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Roanoke Valley Hockey Hall of Fame


Frank Anzalone

Inducted 1999

Frank Anzalone coached the Express for the first five years of the team's existence. His teams made the East Coast Hockey League playoffs all five years won the Northeast Division championship in 1998.

Season Coach Division Record Division Finish
1993-1994Frank AnzaloneEast38-27-35th
1994-1995Frank AnzaloneEast39-19-102nd
1995-1996Frank AnzaloneEast36-28-64th
1996-1997Frank AnzaloneEast38-26-64th
1997-1998Frank AnzaloneNortheast42-21-71st


Serge Beaudoin

Inducted 1998

A hulking defenseman, Serge Beaudoin played as physical as they come.

Team GP G A Pts PIM
1972-73 Roanoke Valley Rebels (EHL) 76104353221
1973-74 Roanoke-Valley Rebels (SHL) 378 2028179

Totals 11318 6381400


Henry Brahbam

Inducted 1998

Known as the "Godfather of the ECHL", whose league regular season championship trophy bears his name, Henry Brahbam was a franchise owner of the Raiders, Lancers, and Rebels.


Jack Chipchase

Inducted 2000

Team GP G A Pts PIM
1969-70 Salem Rebels (EHL)457192695
1970-71 Salem Rebels (EHL)612303292
1971-72 Roanoke-Valley Rebels (EHL)7351823108
1972-73 Roanoke-Valley Rebels (EHL)6683543119
1973-74 Roanoke-Valley Rebels (SHL)7062531115
1975-76 Roanoke-Valley Rebels (SHL)911212


John Gagnon

Inducted 1998

One of the original owners and President of the Roanoke Express, John Gagnon is known as the man who saved hockey in the Roanoke Valley. For their work with the Express in the first season (1993-1994), he and Pierre Paiement were named the co-ECHL Executives of the Year.


Jeff Jablonski

Inducted 1998

One of the leading scorers in Express history, Express captain Jeff Jablonski scored 52 goals and 96 points in the 1996-97 season. He hold the Express records for most goals in a game (4) and most points in a game (8).

Team GP G A Pts PIM
1995-1996 Roanoke Express (ECHL)6939226144
1996-1997 Roanoke Express (ECHL)6852449630

Totals137916615774


Pat Kelly

Inducted 1998

The coach of the 1981-82 ACHL Champion Salem Raiders team, Pat Kelly was the first commissioner of the fledgling ECHL. He continues to serve as commissioner emeritus of the ECHL.

Team Year League Record Coach Season Finish Playoffs
Virginia Raiders 1982-1983 ACHL 20-36-9 Pat Kelly 4th 1st round loss
Salem Raiders 1981-1982 ACHL 32-15-0 Pat Kelly 1st lost in finals
Salem Raiders 1980-1981 EHL 32-31-9 Pat Kelly 3rd 1st round loss


Mike Keenan

Inducted 1998

Mike Keenan played on the 1973-74 SHL Champion Roanoke Valley Rebels teams, and has coached for many NHL teams.
Team GP G A Pts PIM
1973-74 Roanoke-Valley Rebels (SHL)5825366194


Colin Kilburn

Inducted 1998

One of the pioneers of hockey in the Roanoke Valley as both coach, and as general manager of the 1973-74 Roanoke Valley Rebel SHL championship team.

Team Year League Record Coach Season Finish Playoffs
Roanoke Valley Rebels 1973-1974 SHL 53-18-0 Greg Pilling 1st SHL Champions
Roanoke Valley Rebels 1972-1973 EHL 40-25-11 Greg Pilling 1st lost in finals
Roanoke Valley Rebels 1971-1972 EHL 30-33-10 Colin Kilburn 3rd 1st round loss
Salem Rebels 1970-1971 EHL 31-34-9 Colin Kilburn 3rd (Southern) 1st round loss
Salem Rebels 1969-1970 EHL 37-27-10 Colin Kilburn 2nd (Southern) 1st round loss


Dave Morissette

Inducted 1999

Dave "Moose" Morissette was the first player to score a goal for the Express, and was the team's captain their first year in the ECHL. This year became the first former Express player to make it to the NHL, with the Montreal Canadiens. A great fan favorite, he currently plays for Fredericton in the AHL.

Team GP G A Pts PIM
1993-94 Roanoke Express (ECHL)4581018278


Wayne Mosdell

Inducted 2000

Team GP G A Pts PIM
1969-70 Salem Rebels (EHL)232131520
1970-71 Salem Rebels (EHL)7312334516
1971-72 Roanoke-Valley Rebels (EHL)7313314482
1972-73 Roanoke-Valley Rebels (EHL)63152540112
1973-74 Roanoke-Valley Rebels (SHL)7094851102
1974-75 Roanoke-Valley Rebels (SHL)7221517271
1975-76 Roanoke-Valley Rebels (SHL)594313581


Tom Mullin

Inducted 1999

Tom Mullin played on the 1981-82 Salem Rebels championship team and is currently active in promoting recreational hockey in the Roanoke Valley.


Pierre Paiement

Inducted 1998

For his work as general manager of the Roanoke Express, Pierre Paiement and John Gagnon were named co-ECHL Executives of the Year for 1993-94 for saving hockey in the Roanoke Valley. He was also a member of the 1973-74 SHL Champion Roanoke Valley Rebels.


Team GP G A Pts PIM
1972-73 Roanoke Valley Rebels (EHL)58223153119
1973-74 Roanoke-Valley Rebels (SHL)63242650122

Totals1214657103242

Claude Piche

Inducted 1998

One of the leading scorers in Rebel history, Claude Piche was a member of the SHL Champion 1973-74 Roanoke Valley Rebel team.
Team GP G A Pts PIM
1968-69 Salem Rebels (EHL)451513288
1969-70 Salem Rebels (EHL)5933306311
1970-71 Salem Rebels (EHL)151112230
1971-72 Roanoke Valley Rebels (EHL)532632586
1973-74 Roanoke-Valley Rebels (SHL)6844509429
1974-75 Roanoke-Valley Rebels (SHL)183111411
1975-76 Roanoke-Valley Rebels (SHL)71340

Totals26513315128465


Dave Schultz

Inducted 1998

Dave Schultz racked up 356 penalty minutes for the 1969-70 Salem Rebels team. He went on to play on two Stanley Cup Champion Philadelphia Flyers teams. He later served as ACHL commissioner, and currently coached for the Baton Rouge Kingfish of the ECHL.

Team GP G A Pts PIM
1969-70 Salem Rebels (EHL)67323769356


Ken Sheeran

Inducted 2000

Ken Sheeran's volunteer efforts have supported Roanoke Valley Hockey at all levels for over 40 years.


Claude St. Sauver

Inducted 2000

Team GP G A Pts PIM
1972-73 Roanoke-Valley Rebels (EHL)62555210799


Dave Stewart

Inducted 1999

Dave Stewart played four years as defenseman for the Express before retiring last season. He frequently served as team captain, and was active in the local community, particularly with kids.

Team GP G A Pts PIM
1994-95 Roanoke Express (ECHL)68144660200
1995-96 Roanoke Express (ECHL)65132841239
1996-97 Roanoke Express (ECHL)5793039168
1997-98 Roanoke Express (ECHL)67102030119