St. Catharines, the reigning amateur lacrosse champions in the province, went undefeated during Fitzgerald's time with the club, which lasted two seasons.

His exploits earned him recognition as far away as British Columbia, which led to Vancouver Lacrosse Club owner Con Jones attempting to sign Fitzgerald for the 1911 season.

[3] Following the season, Fitzgerald returned to the Toronto Lacrosse Club, as its contract offer exceeded the best one made by Jones.

[1] Fitzgerald briefly returned to western Canada to play again for Vancouver Lacrosse Club in three games, scoring five goals.

[3] That year, he accepted a position in the United States as head coach of the Hobart College lacrosse team.

When Fitzgerald sought to re-enter the U.S. for the 1916 season, he was initially denied entry into the country, but Hobart won an appeal.