He played pro hockey in 1969-70 and 1970-71 as a defenceman. Lapointe coached the Montreal Juniors in 1979-80, the Quebec Remparts in 1981-82, the Shawinigan Cataractes from 1982 to 1985, the Fredericton Express in 1986-87, and the Milwaukee Admirals in 1989-90. He also was an assistant coach for the Washington Capitals in 1985-86.