Randy Pikuzinski (born June 9, 1965) is an American retired soccer player who played professionally in the Major Indoor Soccer League, National Professional Soccer League and United Soccer League.
Pikuzinski, and his brother Rudy, learned soccer from their father who managed the amateur Buffalo White Eagles. Both brothers played on the White Eagles. In 1983, Pikuzinski signed with the Buffalo Stallions of the Major Indoor Soccer League out of high school. In 1984, he played outdoor soccer with the Buffalo Storm of the United Soccer League.The Year in American Soccer – 1984. Homepages.sover.net (2010-01-31). Retrieved on January 12, 2012. In 1985, Pikuzinski signed with the Canton Invaders of the American Indoor Soccer Association. He saw little playing time during his season and a half with the Invaders, but became a key player during the second half of the 1986–1987 season. At the end of the season, he became a free agent and signed with the Milwaukee Wave.PIKUZINSKI 'S EXIT LEAVES INVADERS SEEKING FORWARDS Akron Beacon Journal (OH) – Sunday, August 2, 1987 During the 1987 outdoor season he featured in the National Soccer League with St. Catharines Wolves. In January 1988, the Wave traded him to the Canton Invaders in exchange for Tim Tyma and Pete Smith.Wave Woes Beginning to Clear Up. News.google.com (1988-01-22). Retrieved on January 12, 2012. He went on to win two more AISA championships with the Invaders. In October 1991, the Invaders traded Pikuzinski to the Chicago Power in exchange for the Power's 1992 first round draft pick.DEALS USA TODAY – Thursday, October 31, 19911991–1992 Chicago Power. Members.toast.net. Retrieved on January 12, 2012. In September 1992, the Power traded Pikuzinski to the Buffalo Blizzard in exchange for Russ Prince, Chuck Codd and Ko Thandabouth.BLIZZARD ACQUIRES PIKUZINSKI FROM CHICAGO FOR 3 DRAFTEES The Buffalo News – Monday, September 14, 1992 He would remain with the Blizzard until 2001.NATIONAL PROFESSIONAL SOCCER LEAGUE FINAL OFFICIAL STATISTICS – 1992–1993 NATIONAL PROFESSIONAL SOCCER LEAGUE FINAL OFFICIAL REPORT – 1993-1994 NATIONAL PROFESSIONAL SOCCER LEAGUE FINAL OFFICIAL STATISTICS – 1994–1995 NATIONAL PROFESSIONAL SOCCER LEAGUE FINAL OFFICIAL STATISTICS – 1995–1996 NATIONAL PROFESSIONAL SOCCER LEAGUE FINAL OFFICIAL STATISTICS – 1996–1997NATIONAL PROFESSIONAL SOCCER LEAGUE FINAL OFFICIAL STATISTICS – 1997–1998 NATIONAL PROFESSIONAL SOCCER LEAGUE FINAL OFFICIAL STATISTICS – 1998–1999 NATIONAL PROFESSIONAL SOCCER LEAGUE FINAL OFFICIAL STATISTICS – 1999–2000NATIONAL PROFESSIONAL SOCCER LEAGUE FINAL OFFICIAL STATISTICS – 2000–2001 That year, after the Blizzard folded, the Harrisburg Heat selected Pikuzinski in the dispersal draft.Misl Holds Dispersal Draft. Oursportscentral.com (2001-08-20). Retrieved on January 12, 2012. Pikuzinski retired.
His brother Rudy was also a professional soccer player. He holds the appearance record for the NPSL, with 508 appearances.
Pikuzinski has two children, Randy Jr. and Ryan.
References
External links MISL stats All Time NPSL Stats