[citation needed] During his first three pro seasons he played intermittently with Montreal, splitting his time with the AHL's Fredericton Canadiens.

He scored 16 goals and 40 points for the competitive first year club and was one of its top penalty killers.

[3] Upon his arrival with the Wild, Bordeleau went on to split his time between the parent club and their AHL affiliate in Houston before being dealt to the Phoenix Coyotes prior to the midway point of the season.

Bordeleau went on to play six games with the Coyotes, while seeing most of his action with the club's AHL affiliate in Springfield, before opting to head overseas for the 2002–03 season.

[citation needed] After competing for seven years in North America, Bordeleau made his debut for SC Bern in the Swiss National League in 2002–03.