With a trip to nationals on the line, the Guelph Gryphons lost the OUA bronze medal game 4-1 to the Carleton Ravens in Ottawa Saturday night.
The Ravens scored on their first two shots on net, led 3-0 after the first period, and never looked back.
Guelph's Sean Robertson scored the lone goal of the second period.
Andrew D'Agostini made 28 saves as the Gryphons were outshot 31-29 on the night.
Guelph played without injured regulars Carlos Amestoy, Tryg Strand, Lenny Fabbri and Rob Lepine. Leading scorer Rob De Fulviis dressed but couldn't finish the game due to injury.