Brendan Shanahan of the Detroit Red Wings says he'd like to try and build a proper national team for Ireland out of North American players of Irish descent. I remember reading similar quotes from Owen Nolan a few years ago. I even have half a notion I mentioned it here, but now I can't find it.
I'm sure it could be done and the team wouldn't be half bad. I can't imagine too many people here would take to such a team, but maybe in and around Belfast where hockey has a higher profile the team would generate some interest.
