Herberts started out with the senior Hamilton Tigers of the Ontario Hockey Association in 1922-23 and with the Eveleth Rangers the following season. He signed as a free agent with the brand-new Boston Bruins in 1924-25. Herberts played the next seven seasons in the NHL with the Bruins, Toronto St. Pats, and Detroit Cougars. In 206 games he scored 83 goals and 31 assists. After 1930 he spent three seasons in the minor pros before retiring in 1933.