Box Score While the score may not show it, the Nipissing Lakers men's hockey team put together an impressive 60 minutes Friday night.

Falling 3-0 to the league-leading Brock Badgers, the Lakers didn't look at all out of place, as they continue to battle for the playoffs as the season heads into the final few games of the season.

The same teams were at it again Saturday evening, wrapping up their weekend set.

Once again, a strong effort didn't translate into a win in the standings, as the Lakers dropped a tough one goal decision, losing 3-2.

Nipissing was first to hit the scoreboard, going up 1-0 just before the midway mark of the opening period.

Elvis Slack buried his second of the season to give the Lakers a one goal lead, but just over a minute later, the Badgers tied the game.

The teams went to the first intermission break all even at a goal apiece.

In the middle frame, just like the first period, the teams traded goals, with the Lakers going up a goal again thanks to Reilly Mayne's sixth of the season.

Brock answered, tying the game just under two minutes later, making it 2-2 after 40 minutes of play.

The Badgers took the lead with a goal early in the third period.

The third period tally proved to be the game-winner, as Brock held on to steal a win from the Lakers, escaping with two points.

Zach Roy made 24 saves in the contest, while the Lakers had 26 shots of their own.

Nipissing hits the road for their final game of the regular season next weekend, travelling to Thunder Bay to take on the Lakehead Thunderwolves.