Career
He played for the Chicago Cougars, California Golden Seals, Cleveland Crusaders, San Diego Mariners, and Indianapolis Racers. After leaving the WHA, Hardy became a player-coach with the Beauce Jaros of the North American Hockey League. Hardy was the league"s top scorer and most valuable player during the 1975-1976 season.
During that season became the first professional player to score over 200 points in a season, finishing with 208.
Subsequent coaching duties included the Binghamton Dusters, Shawinigan Cataractes, and Beauport Harfangs.