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Encyclopedia > Buffalo Blizzard
Buffalo Blizzard
Operated 1992 - 2001
Arena The Aud & HSBC Arena
Based in Buffalo, New York
Colors blue, purple, black, and white
League NPSL II

The Buffalo Blizzard was an indoor soccer team based in Buffalo, New York. The team was a member of the now defunct NPSL from 1992 to 2001. From 1992-1996, the team played at Buffalo Memorial Auditorium, and they moved to HSBC Arena in 1996 where they played until they folded along with the NPSL. Image File history File links Buffaloblizzardlogo. ... Buffalo Memorial Auditorium (also known as The Aud) is an indoor arena in downtown Buffalo, New York. ... HSBC Arena HSBC Arena is a sports and entertainment venue located in downtown Buffalo, New York, USA. It is home to the Buffalo Sabres hockey team and the Buffalo Bandits lacrosse team. ... Nickname: Location of Buffalo in New York State County Erie County Government  - Mayor Byron Brown Area  - City 52. ... The National Professional Soccer League was a professional indoor soccer league in the USA. It started out as the American Indoor Soccer Association in 1984 but changed its name to the National Professional Soccer League in 1990. ... An indoor soccer game in Mexico. ... Nickname: Location of Buffalo in New York State County Erie County Government  - Mayor Byron Brown Area  - City 52. ... The National Professional Soccer League was a professional indoor soccer league in the USA. It started out as the American Indoor Soccer Association in 1984 but changed its name to the National Professional Soccer League in 1990. ... Buffalo Memorial Auditorium (also known as The Aud) is an indoor arena in downtown Buffalo, New York. ... HSBC Arena HSBC Arena is a sports and entertainment venue located in downtown Buffalo, New York, USA. It is home to the Buffalo Sabres hockey team and the Buffalo Bandits lacrosse team. ...


The team was originally owned by the Knox brothers who owned the Buffalo Sabres at the time and the Riches who owned the minor league baseball Buffalo Bisons. During their last five years of existence, the team was owned by John Bellanti who had owned the Buffalo Stallions of the original MISL. The Buffalo Sabres are a professional ice hockey team based in Buffalo, New York. ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged with Minor League Baseball. ... The Buffalo Bisons (Pronounced BI-zons by locals) are a minor league baseball team based in Buffalo, New York. ... The Buffalo Stallions were a soccer team based out of Buffalo that played in the Major Soccer League. ... This article is about the 1978-1992 Major Indoor Soccer League. ...


The team's attendance was always in the top five of the league until its last season, and they had their record high attendance year in 1993-1994 season with an average attendance of 8,435 fans. The major stars of the team were the Pikuzinski brothers, Rudy and Randy, who rank sixth and ninth on the all time points list. The team colors were blue, purple, black, and white, and the team mascot was a dog Spyke who rode a four-wheeler. The team never won a championship.


Notable players

  • David Banks
  • Mauro Biello
  • Ralph Black
  • Mike Britton
  • Ernie Burriano
  • Steve Butcher
  • Matt Caution
  • Michael Collins
  • Andrew Crawford
  • Gino DiFlorio
  • Bobby DiNunzio
  • Michael DiNunzio
  • Paul Dougherty
  • Bryan Finnerty
  • Chris Fox
  • Nino Galish
  • Jon Gardner
  • Gerard Gregoire
  • Chris Handsor
  • Jean Harbor
  • Pat Harrington
  • Kris Kelderman
  • Dean Kelly
  • Ted Lesh
  • Rob Marinaro
  • Tony Meola
  • Doug Miller
  • Grant Needham
  • Randy Pikuzinski
  • Rudy Pikuzinski
  • Rodney Pytlak
  • Jamie Swanner
  • Carlos Salguero
  • Nate Swanson
  • Chris Szanto
  • Marco Rizi
  • Jeff Robben

Ralph Black may refer to: Ralph Black (poet), American poet Ralph Black (soccer), former indoor soccer player Ralph Black (films), assistant director and production manager on seven Hollywood films Category: ... This article or section does not cite any references or sources. ... This biography does not cite any references or sources. ... James Jamie Swanner is a retired U.S. soccer goalkeeper and active soccer coach. ...

Year-By-Year Record

Year GP W L PF PA PCT Finish Playoffs
1992-93 40 23 17 570 503 .575 3rd Amer Lost Quarterfinals
1993-94 40 19 21 499 515 .475 3rd Amer Lost 1st Round
1994-95 40 20 20 579 552 .500 4th Amer Lost 1st Round
1995-96 40 21 19 562 586 .525 4th Amer Lost Division Semifinals
1996-97 40 21 19 545 469 .525 1st North Lost Conference Semifinals
1997-98 40 21 19 495 504 .525 1st North Lost Conference Semifinals
1998-99 40 22 18 430 510 .550 2nd North Lost Conference Semifinals
1999-00 44 19 25 495 617 .432 3rd Cent Out of Playoffs
2000-01 40 22 18 513 464 .550 2nd Amer Lost Quarterfinals

Year by year attendance

  • 1992/93: 7,068
  • 1993/94: 8,435
  • 1994/95: 7,283
  • 1995/96: 6,364
  • 1996/97: 7,974
  • 1997/98: 7,834
  • 1998/99: 7,068
  • 1999/00: 6,587
  • 2000/01: 4,635

  Results from FactBites:
 
Buffalo, New York - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (3929 words)
Buffalo is home to a diverse population and thriving arts, cultural, and nightlife scenes, and is considered the regional hub of the greater bi-national region.
Buffalo was rebuilt and re-established and incorporated as a town in 1816.
Buffalo is also home to one of the largest privately held food companies in the world, Delaware North Companies which runs concessions in sports arenas, stadiums, resorts and many state and federal parks.
Buffalo Memorial Auditorium - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (310 words)
Buffalo Memorial Auditorium (also known as The Aud) is an indoor arena in downtown Buffalo, New York.
It hosted the Buffalo Sabres of the NHL from 1970-1996, the Buffalo Braves of the NBA from 1970-1978, the Buffalo Stallions of the MISL, the Buffalo Stampede of RHI, the Buffalo Wings of RHI, the Buffalo Blizzard of NPSL and the Buffalo Bisons of the American Hockey League from 1940 to 1970.
Originally completed in 1940 as a WPA project, the arena originally sat 12,280 for ice hockey, with an additional 2,000-3,000 sitting in the floor area for basketball and other events.
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