 He re-entered the draft in 1978, though, and was selected by the Buffalo Sabres in the fifth round, 82nd overall, in that draft.Born in Rosetown, Saskatchewan and raised in Biggar, Saskatchewan, Ireland's career was spent mostly in the minor leagues, with his lone National Hockey League experience coming in two games with the Sabres during the 1978–79 season.He was not the goaltender of record in either game, allowing three goals in thirty minutes of total playing time.