Buuxi weedhan soo socota: Bourque wuxuu ku dhashay magaalada Boston laakiin wuxuu ku koray magaalada Topsfield, Massachusetts, wuxuuna ka qalin jabiyay Cushing Academy sanadkii 2004. Intii uu halkaas joogay, wuxuu saaxiibo dhow la ahaa Keith Yandle. Waxaa loo doortay kaalinta 33aad ee doorashada
2004 NHL Entry Draft by the Washington Capitals, wuxuuna u ciyaaray Portland Pirates iyo Hershey Bears ee American Hockey League (AHL) ka hor inta aan loogu yeerin NHL bishii Nofeembar 2007. Wuxuu ciyaaray afar ciyaarood oo NHL ah ka hor inta aan dib loogu magacaabin Hershey bishii Febraayo 2008.