Canada failed to win the Olympic gold medal due to a loss to the Great Britain men's national team. Dudley stated that the CAHA should face realities, and that the Canadian public was sympathetic to compensating and supporting its Olympic ice hockey players while overseas.
Canada did not win the Olympic gold medal, losing to Great Britain in the men's hockey competition.  Dudley argued that the CAHA should face the situation honestly and understand that Canadians were sympathetic to providing financial assistance and support for their Olympic hockey players during international competitions.