He has previously played for the High1 of South Korea (2008/09), Storhamar Dragons of Hamar, Norway (2004/05) and Hockey Club Pustertal-Val Pusteria. He also captained the Oshawa Generals. Gauvreau was chosen 120th overall by the Calgary Flames in the 1998 NHL Entry Draft and, after the Flames didn't sign him, 186th overall by the Phoenix Coyotes in the 2000 NHL Entry Draft.