Randy Ireland (born April 5, 1957) is a Canadian former professional

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. He played two games in the

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with the

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during the 1978–79 season. The rest of his career, which lasted from 1977 to 1983, was spent in various minor leagues.

Playing career

Born in

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and raised in

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, Ireland played junior with the

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of the

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from 1973 to 1976, then one final season with the

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. He was selected in the fourth round, 60th overall by the

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in the 1977 NHL Amateur Draft. However he re-entered the draft in

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and was selected by the

in the fifth round, 82nd overall. He turned professional in 1977, and played in different minor leagues until 1983. His lone

experience coming in two games with the Sabres during the 1978–79 season; he played a total of 30 minutes between the two games.

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

External links

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Randy Ireland @ hockeygoalies.org
1957 births Living people Baltimore Clippers (1979–81) players Buffalo Sabres draft picks Buffalo Sabres players Canadian ice hockey goaltenders Chicago Blackhawks draft picks Estevan Bruins players Flint Generals (IHL) players Hershey Bears players Ice hockey people from Saskatchewan Mohawk Valley Stars players Oklahoma City Stars players People from Biggar, Saskatchewan People from Rosetown Portland Winterhawks players Richmond Rifles players Rochester Americans players Saskatoon Blades players {{Canada-icehockey-goaltender-stub