Joyal signed on with the
Detroit Red Wings and began his pro career with the
Edmonton Flyers of
WHL in 1960–61. After scoring 37 goals in 1961–62, he was elevated to the
Pittsburgh Hornets of the
AHL the next season and scored ten points in 14 games for the
Detroit Red Wings. Joyal suited up for 47 games the next year and helped the Wings reach the
1964 Stanley Cup Finals. His winning goal against
Toronto Maple Leafs'
Johnny Bower gave his team a 3–2 edge in a series they failed to close out. Joyal played one more season in Detroit before being traded to the
Toronto Maple Leafs where he played in 14 games during 1965–66. NHL expansion gave Joyal's career a new life. He was claimed by the
Los Angeles Kings and went on to enjoy four and a half impressive years on the West Coast. He hit the 20-goal mark three times, including a career-high 33 goals in 1968–69. He was traded along with
Ross Lonsberry,
Bill Flett and
Jean Potvin from the
Kings to the
Flyers for
Serge Bernier,
Bill Lesuk and
Jim Johnson on January 28, 1972. He was a role player with the Flyers for the rest of the season. After being chosen in the
WHA General Player Draft, Joyal played four years with the
Edmonton Oilers. He scored 22 goals twice and helped his team make the playoffs in 1973–74. ==Career statistics==