The Canadian Amateur Hockey Association voted against his request due to budget constraints and travel costs. In the 1941 Memorial Cup final, the Montreal Royals won both games played on home ice, but failed to win the cup when they lost all three games played in Toronto.
The Canadian Amateur Hockey Association denied his request because of financial constraints and transportation expenses. In the 1941 Memorial Cup final, the Montreal Royals won both home games but were unsuccessful when they lost all three away games in Toronto.