Before being drafted, Cirone had a standout junior career in the OHL, scoring 130 goals and 150 assists in 212 games for the Cornwall Royals and Windsor Spitfires. Though he didn't have a long NHL career, he found success in the AHL, IHL & the ECHL which including a standout 42 goal season with Kansas City in 1998-1999. Despite his talent he never got many opportunities in the NHL which was unfortunate.
After retiring in 2008, Cirone continued to contribute to the game, coaching both men's and women's teams at Midland University in 2013. He also represented Team Italy in international play, becoming a key figure for Italian hockey.