Complex sentence: In the 2008-09 season, the Sabres went 7-1-0, winning the division, but lost in the Conference 2 semi-final play-off game against Loughborough (7-21).
Split into simpler sentences: In the 2008-09 season, the Sabres went 7-1-0, winning the division. They proceeded to the playoffs but lost in the Conference 2 semi-final play-off game against Loughborough (7-21).