Murrayfield Racers hopes of adding the play-off crown to the Scottish National League title have been dashed.
They lost 5-0 in the final at Dundee Ice Arena to Paisley Pirates and veteran Martin Cingel was hurt during the game.
Elsewhere, Fife Flyers lost 4-2 at home to Glasgow Clan who finished fourth in the Elite League.
Dundee Stars edged Guildford Flames 4-3 in their final league game but they failed to make the play-offs.
And Cardiff Devils, the long-time leaders of the Elite League, lost 3-1 at Coventry Blaze.
The result means Belfast Giants take the title.
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