He played junior hockey for the Hull Olympiques and the Chicoutimi Saguenéens from 1977 to 1981. He was chosen 150th overall by the Quebec Nordiques in the 1980 NHL Entry Draft. Bolduc turned pro in 1981-82 with the Fredericton Express and he played three and a half seasons there. He was called up to the Quebec Nordiques for 10 games in the 1981-82 and 1982-83 seasons.