Born in Grand Centre (now part of Cold Lake), Alberta, Howatt played one season in the WCHL with the Flin Flon Bombers in 1971-72. He amassed 79 points in 60 games.
Howatt was born in Grand Centre (which is now part of Cold Lake), Alberta, and played one season for the Flin Flon Bombers in the WCHL from 1971 to 1972. He scored a total of 79 points over 60 games.