He was part of the renowned "Silver Seven" era of the team, which were Stanley Cup champions from 1903 to 1906.

Finnie contributed to the team's Stanley Cup victory in 1905.

In 1904–05, after the retirement of Bouse Hutton, he became the starting goalie for Ottawa.

The team was the reigning Stanley Cup champion, by winning the Federal Amateur Hockey League (FAHL) season and a Stanley Cup challenge match against the Dawson City Nuggets.

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