2000-01 Buffalo Blizzard Roster
National Professional Soccer League (NPSL)
Team Record: 22-18
in the NPSL's American Division
Postseason: 0-2
Lost Conference Semifinal
Coach: Paul Kitson (22-18)
Location: Buffalo, New York
Attendance: 89,948, Avg. 4,497 in 20 home dates
2000-01 Buffalo Blizzard StatisticsTeam Record: 22-18
in the NPSL's American Division
Postseason: 0-2
Lost Conference Semifinal
Coach: Paul Kitson (22-18)
Location: Buffalo, New York
Attendance: 89,948, Avg. 4,497 in 20 home dates
The Buffalo Blizzard of the National Professional Soccer League ended the 2000-01 season with a record of 22 wins and 18 losses in the NPSL's American Division. The team compiled a postseason mark of 0-2.
The Blizzard scored 260 goals and surrendered 243. Doug Miller netted 47 goals for Buffalo, while Chris Handsor, Carlos Zavala, Andrew Crawford, Danny Barber and Jim Hesch each contributed fifteen or more, too. Danny Barber accounted for 41 assists. Bryan Finnerty topped the squad with 22 wins and a team-best 5.8 goals against average, pacing goalkeepers with enough qualifying appearances.
Paul Kitson coached the team. The 2000-01 Buffalo Blizzard lost in the Conference Semifinal.
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| Player | Pos. | Birth Date | Height | Weight | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dewan Bader | D | April 8, 1971 | 5'10" | 160 | Washington, D.C. |
| Danny Barber | M | May 17, 1971 | 5'8" | 160 | Bellflower, CA |
| Edgar Bartolomeu | D | September 14, 1976 | 5'10" | 145 | Lunda-Sul, Angola |
| Steve Butcher | F | April 15, 1978 | 6'2" | 180 | North Tonawanda, NY |
| Matt Caution | D | November 29, 1974 | 5'10" | 165 | St. Louis, MO |
| Chris Clarke | F/M | April 6, 1978 | 5'9" | New Westminster, BC | |
| Andrew Crawford | |||||
| Stuart Dobson | G | February 10, 1970 | 6'3" | 190 | Beverley, England |
| Bryan Finnerty | G | ||||
| Darryl Gomez | M | October 21, 1977 | |||
| Chris Handsor | F | January 14, 1972 | 6'1" | 190 | Toronto, ON Canada |
| Jim Hesch | F | August 16, 1971 | |||
| Carmine Isacco | G | September 20, 1970 | |||
| Kevin Kalish | |||||
| Darko Kolic | F | October 6, 1971 | 5'9" | 165 | Belgrade, Serbia |
| Tim Leonard | M | May 22, 1975 | |||
| Matt Little | |||||
| Doug Miller | F | May 5, 1969 | 5'8" | 158 | Newark, NJ |
| Randy Pikuzinski | F | June 6, 1965 | 5'6" | 130 | Buffalo, NY |
| Travis Roy | M | May 10, 1974 | 6'2" | 205 | Detroit, MI |
| Eduardo Sebrango | F | April 13, 1973 | 6'0" | 178 | Sancti Spiritus, Cuba |
| Hemant Sharma | |||||
| Brad Smith | F | March 15, 1965 | 5'8" | 170 | Dallas, TX |
| Matt Tanzini | D | June 3, 1976 | 5'8" | 170 | Binghamton, NY |
| Rick Titus | D | March 10, 1969 | 6'1" | 175 | Mississauga, ON |
| Mali Walton | D | April 25, 1972 | 6'1" | 180 | Flint, MI |
| Carlos Zavala | M | June 11, 1969 |
