Born in Lebanon, Hatoum moved to Canada in 1956, and began playing hockey at that time. He played junior with the Hamilton Red Wings before joining the Detroit Red Wings of the NHL in 1968.
Born in Lebanon, Hatoum transitioned to Canada in 1956, initiating his involvement in ice hockey at that time. He participated in junior hockey with the Hamilton Red Wings prior to joining the NHL's Detroit Red Wings in 1968.