The Lancer men's hockey team dropped a close 5-4 game to the visiting Guelph Gryphons on Wednesday night at the Capri Pizzeria Recreation Complex. 
 
The loss moves Windsor to 2-1-0 on the season, but they remain in first place in the OUA west division.
 
STATS
Sean Olson was on fire scoring a hat trick for the blue and gold in the effort, while captain Ben Assad added his first of the season.
 
Windsor's goaltender Dakota Lund-Cornish made 36 saves on 41 shots on net while Tanner Wickware had a 40 save night for the visiting Gryphons.
 
GAME FLOW
The Gryphons took their first lead six minutes into the game with a shot by Ted McGeen while on the power play. The Lancers did not back down and continued to pressure the Gryphons, responding with Olson's first of the night that found its way to the back of the net and sending the game into the break tied at one.
 
The pressure put on by both teams kept things exciting in the second period. Guelph struck first with a goal from Connor Bramwell on the power play. However, the lead didn't last long as Assad evened things up just three minutes later. The back and forth continued as Bramwell and Olson each netted their second goals of the game before the period was out to keep the game in a 3-3 deadlock heading into the final period.
 
The third period had both teams eager for the win after the back and forth of the middle frame. Guelph managed to get two past Lund-Cornish and hold a two goal lead with just over three minutes remaining. Olson's efficiency at hitting the back of the net throughout the game continued and he closed the gap to one with 59 seconds to go. Although the Lancers did not back down, the game ended the game with a final score of 5-4.
 
UP NEXT:
The Lancers head to Waterloo to play against the Warriors on Saturday, November 13th at 7:00pm. The game can be seen live at oua.tv.