Selected 131st overall in the 1984 NHL Entry Draft by the Hartford Whalers, Vellucci played professionally in the IHL, AHL, ECHL and BHL from 1986 to 1989.
Selected as the 131st overall pick in the 1984 NHL draft by the Hartford Whalers, Vellucci played professionally in various leagues including the IHL, AHL, ECHL, and BHL from 1986 to 1989.