Basingstoke Buffalo

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Basingstoke Buffalo
Basingstoke Buffalo logo.png
City Basingstoke, Hampshire
League NIHL
ConferenceSouthern
Division2
Founded1996
Home arena
ColoursBlue, White, Black
CaptainNeil Leary
Parent club(s) Basingstoke Bison
Website www.basingstokebuffalo.com

The Basingstoke Buffalo is an English ice hockey team from Basingstoke, Hampshire. The team plays in the NIHL 2 South division, at the Planet Ice Silverdome. The Buffalo is the second senior team in Basingstoke behind the Basingstoke Bison which plays in the NIHL National Division.

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Club roster 2020–21

Netminders
No.Nat.PlayerCatchesDate of birthPlace of birthAcquiredContract
Defencemen
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Forwards
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2020/21 Outgoing

Outgoing
No.Nat.PlayerShootsDate of birthPlace of birthLeaving For
9 Flag of England.svg Jason NewmanR9 June 2001 (age 19) England Raiders 2


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