 Scherbak began his junior career in 2012 playing with Kapitan Stupino in the Russian Junior Hockey League.Scherbak was drafted by the Saskatoon Blades in the 2nd round of the 2013 CHL Import Draft.He joined the Blades in 2013 where he led all rookies in goals (28), assists (50), and points (78) during the 2013–14 WHL season.