He played for the Detroit Red Wings, Los Angeles Kings, Chicago Black Hawks and the California Golden Seals.
Howie is the brother of Hillary Menard.
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.
Only two players have tied his record since that time.
Howie was the Captain of the 1961-62 Memorial Cup Champions, Hamilton Red Wings.