After an unsuccessful Minto Cup challenge in 1947 with the Vancouver Bluebirds Alex joined the Vancouver Burrards which went on to an Mann Cup victory in 1949 and a tough seven game loss in 1951.

After being lured back to lacrosse from soccer in 1960 Alex played for two seasons as a player and then three more as the coach. The successful reunion led to Mann Cup victories in 1961, 1963 and 1964.