 He was awarded the Eddie Powers Memorial Trophy as the top goal scorer for the 1974–75 OMJHL season.After being drafted in the third round, 42nd overall, by the Toronto Maple Leafs, Boudreau could not agree with Toronto on a contract and joined the Minnesota Fighting Saints of the WHA, making his professional debut in 1975.He played a single season for the Fighting Saints, scoring 3 goals and 6 assists over 30 games.