He played junior hockey for the Wetaskiwin Canadians in 1948-49 and the Moose Jaw Canucks from 1949 to 1951. Hucul turned pro with the Chicago Blackhawks in 1951-52 and played 118 games for them over three seasons. Hucul played with the Calgary Stampeders from 1954 to 1963, making the Western Hockey League all star team six times over that span. He was also the team's coach at the end of the 1962-63 season. When the Stampeders folded in 1963, Hucul was accquired by the Toronto Maple Leafs. He played with the Denver Invaders and the Victoria Maple Leafs until 1967.