The team then faced the Toronto Grads in the Allan Cup finals in Vancouver.
Fort William's "Thundering Herd were part of the most memorable finals in the history of the competition.
"[1] The team lost to Toronto 2–1 in overtime; Kearney apparently displayed "incredible" skill during the game.
[1] Kearney rejoined the Fort William Senior Hockey Team as goalie following a mandatory three-year waiting period.
[1] Kearney was inducted into the Northwestern Ontario Sports Hall of Fame on September 26, 1998.