He was born in Fredericton, New Brunswick. Harvey played junior hockey for his hometown Fredericton Red Wings from 1964 to 1968 as well as a brief time with the Halifax Canadiens in the 1967-68 Eastern Canada Memorial Cup Playoffs. He then played two seasons for the Hamilton Red Wings from 1968 to 1970. In 1974 he was traded to the Atlanta Flames. In 1975-76 the Flames traded him to the Kansas City Scouts who later that same season sent him to the Detroit Red Wings for Phil Roberto. He retired in 1978. In the NHL he played in 407 games and scored 90 goals and 118 assists.