Ravlich started his National Hockey League career with the Boston Bruins. He would also play with the Detroit Red Wings, Chicago Black Hawks, and Los Angeles Kings. His career would last from 1963 to 1973. He played as a junior in the Chicago Black Hawks' system with the Galt Black Hawks,the St. Catharines TeePees, and the Trois Rivieres Ducs from 1954-59. Once on waivers, he came full circle landing back with the Boston Bruins again where he played in 30 games between trips to the minors with the Boston Braves. Ravlich retired from hockey in 1974.