 In 1924 – 25 , after the Metropolitans folded and the rest of the PCHA merged with the WCHL , Holmes joined the Victoria Cougars . In his first season with the Cougars , Holmes posted a 16 – 12 regular season record , with three shutouts and a 2 @.@ 25 goals @-@ against average . In the WCHL playoffs , Holmes was undefeated in four games . He had two wins and ties each , with one shutout and a 1 @.@ 75 goals @-@ against average . In the Stanley Cup final , Holmes posted a 3 – 1 record with a 2 @.@ 00 goals @-@ against average against the Montreal Canadiens . It was the last time a non @-@ NHL team won the Stanley Cup . It was Holmes ' fourth and last Stanley Cup victory . 
