Charlebois developed his hockey skills with the local Cornwall Minor Hockey Association, and quickly moved through the midget level and Junior “B” ranks. He was scouted by the Canadiens organization, and played with St. Jerome of the Metro “A” league in 1960-61. The 16 year old went on to score 44 goals and assist on another 45, giving him second place in league scoring, which led to his selection to the All-Star team as well as being named Rookie of the Year. His team won the league championship. The next three years of his career were spent with a top junior team in the country, the
Montreal Junior Canadiens of the O.H.A. where he collected 179 points. His teammates included NHL Hall of Famers
Jacques Laperriere,
Serge Savard,
Jacques Lemaire,
Yvan Cournoyer, and
Rogatien Vachon. He was scouted by
Cliff Fletcher of the Canadiens and signed his first professional contract with General Manager
Sam Pollock of the Canadiens. At the age of 20, Charlebois turned pro with the
Omaha Knights of the
Central Professional Hockey League. He played in CPHL for four seasons with Omaha, Houston, and Memphis, scoring 99 goals. At the
1967 NHL Expansion Draft, he was traded to the
Minnesota North Stars. He played seven games with the North Stars, scoring one goal, before being moved to the
Western Hockey League's
Phoenix Roadrunners where he recorded 31 goals and 30 assists to lead the team. With the formation of the
World Hockey Association in 1972, Charlebois found a new home with the
Ottawa Nationals. His hard work and perseverance gave him a birth at the All-Star game after a season of 24 goals and 39 assists. He finished his professional playing career with the
New England Whalers in
Boston and
Hartford. == Coaching and scouting – hockey ==