Holmes was a member of the Toronto Blueshirts of the National Hockey Association (NHA) from 1914 to 1916. He was part of the team that won the Stanley Cup in 1914, and was also a part of the team that won the NHA championship in 1915.
In 1916, Holmes joined the Pacific Coast Hockey Association (PCHA) and played for the Vancouver Millionaires. He was part of the team that won the Stanley Cup in 1915 and 1918. He also won the PCHA championship in 1918 and 1919.
Holmes was traded to the Toronto Arenas of the National Hockey League (NHL) in 1918. He was part of the team that won the Stanley Cup in 1918 and 1922. He also won the NHL championship in 1922.
Holmes retired from professional hockey in 1928, but continued to play in amateur leagues until the late 1930s. He was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1973.
Throughout his career, Holmes was known for his skill and agility in goal. He was also known for his sportsmanship and leadership, and was respected by his teammates and opponents alike. He was one of the most successful goaltenders of his era, and his legacy continues to live on in the sport of hockey.
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