He played two seasons with the New York Wanderers (1903–1905) and one game with the Brooklyn Skating Club in 1905–06 to end his career.

During his last active season as a player, in 1905–06, Howard acted as a playing manager of the Brooklyn Skating Club.

The AAHL rules committee ruled the Canadian players ineligible to play with the American club on counts of professionalism,[3] and the Brooklyn Skating Club team ceased its operations two games into the season.

He was a speedy skater prone to quick dashes down his side of the rink, and he also possessed a good and hard shot.

During his time with the New York Wanderers in the AAHL (1903–1905) he played on the cover point position (equivalent to an offensive defenseman in today's hockey).

[11] Tom Howard eventually moved to Los Angeles, where he died at the age of 74 in 1945.