Outside of the NHL, Boyd played hockey from 1916 to 1930 in a variety of minor and senior leagues.

In Allan Cup competition, Boyd scored two goals in one game for Hamilton.

In 1922, Boyd moved to the United States, playing one season of hockey for the Milwaukee Athletic Club.

In 1926, Boyd was recruited by Conn Smythe for the new New York Rangers team in the National Hockey League.

He played two and a half seasons with the Rangers before being demoted to their Springfield Indians affiliate in the Canadian–American Hockey League.