Background
Rheault was born in Arlington, Texas, but grew up in Deering, New Hampshire.
Rheault was born in Arlington, Texas, but grew up in Deering, New Hampshire.
He was selected by the Philadelphia Flyers in the 5th round (145th overall) of the 2006 National Hockey League Entry Draft. On June 16, 2010, he was signed as a free agent by the Abbotsford Heat. After two successful seasons with the Heat in the AHL, Rheault was signed to a one-year National Hockey League contract with the Florida Panthers of the National Hockey League on July 2, 2012.
With the 2012 National Hockey League lockout in affect, Rheault was directly assigned to AHL affiliate, the San Antonio Rampage to begin the 2012-2013 season.
In producing 37 points through 50 games with the Rampage, Rheault received his first National Hockey League recall by the Panthers on March 5, 2013. He made his long awaited National Hockey League debut that night, in a 4-1 home victory over the Winnipeg Jets.
On July 2, 2013, Rheault signed his first European contract on a one-year deal with German club, Adler Mannheim.