TORONTO, ON - Sunday afternoon at the Canlan Ice Sports arena on the campus of York University, the Gryphons men's hockey team suffered a 3-1 loss to the division-leading Lions. With the result, the Gryphons fall to 10-8-0 on the season while York improves to 13-5-2 and sit in top spot in the OUA's West Division.

After a scoreless opening period of play, York would explode for three goals in the second period to take a commanding leading heading into the final 20 minutes of play. With just over five minutes remaining in regulation, Gryphons second year forward Rob Lepine would score his team-leading 12th goal of the season to spoil the shutout, but the York Lions would come out on top of a 3-1 score line for the second time in as many meetings with the Gryphons this season. The Gryphons outshot the Lions 30-29 on the afternoon.

The Gryphons now boast a 3-7-0 road record this season, but will return home for a Thursday night game with the University of Toronto Varsity Blues. The Gryphons are an impressive 7-1-0 on home ice this season and Thursday's game (Jan. 12) will see the Gryphons debut special alternate jerseys in what will be the inaugural edition of the Gryphons "Aggies Night" promotion. Further details on the event can be found HERE with puck drop on Thursday night set for 7:30pm at the Gryphon Centre Arena.