He played for the Detroit Red Wings, Los Angeles Kings, Chicago Black Hawks and the Oakland Seals between 1964 and 1970.
Most of his career, which lasted from 1962 to 1977, was spent in the minor American Hockey League (AHL).
Howie continues to hold the record for most points in a playoff game (7) in the AHL Calder Cup, with four goals and three assists against the Cleveland Barons on April 12, 1972, while playing for the Baltimore Clippers.
Howie was the Captain of the 1961-62 Memorial Cup Champions, Hamilton Red Wings.
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