[1][2] Gaudette commenced his soccer career at Lower Dauphin High School, period in which he had the opportunity to train with a talented Brazilian host brother before matriculating onto St. John's University at the college level and becoming an All-American.

In 2008, Gaudette was transferred to the Puerto Rico Islanders of the USL First Division, where he would transform himself into an elite goalkeeper in North America.

His crucial performances in the CONCACAF Champions League provided Puerto Rico with stunning results over regional powerhouses.

On September 19, Puerto Rico won the club's first Commissioners Cup since their creation, clinching first place in the league's regular season standings.

[5] On September 30, 2008, he received the Goalkeeper of the Year award and was selected into the USL First Division All-League First Team.

[6] In the club's playoff run, he led the Islanders to the USL 1 Division final only to be defeated by Vancouver Whitecaps by a score of 2–1.

Alajuelense where in both legs, Gaudette performed well and helped Puerto Rico advance to the group stage.

While in the group stage the Islanders managed a victory over Club Santos Laguna, where once again Gaudette's performance led to a 3–1 result.

In the first leg match he earned a shutout victory over the Mexican side, as the Islanders defeated Cruz Azul two goals to none.

[8] Gaudette signed a one-year contract with Montreal Impact of the North American Soccer League on February 19, 2011.