The Lancer men's hockey team was shut out by the Guelph Gryphons 5-0 on Saturday night in Guelph.
 
Although the Lancers had secured a playoff spot earlier in the week, the loss did cost the Lancers in terms of seeding.
 
GAME STATS
Goaltender Johnathan Reinhart made 25 stops on 29 shots, while Paolo Battisti made 13 saves on 14 shots. Guelph's Andrew Masters got the shutout, stopping 17 of 17 shots.
 
The Lancers failed to capitalize on any of six powerplays, while going one for two on the penalty kill
 
GAME FLOW
Things got off to a tough start for the blue and gold when halfway through the first period Guelph's Connor Bramwell beat Reinhart to put the home team up 1-0. Seven minutes later Bramwell assisted on Justin Lemcke's goal and the Gryphons were up 2-0 heading into the second period.
 
The second frame proved similar to the first as the Gryphons netted two goals late in the period and went into the final break up 4-0. The third period was full of opportunities, but the Lancers couldn't capitalize. Guelph put another one past the Lancers in the final frame, going on to win the game, 5-0.
 
UP NEXT
Stay tuned to goLancers.ca for playoff information as it becomes available. Tickets for the playoff game will be available in advance, online only, at goLancers.ca/tickets once game details have been finalized.