The Durango ice hockey team got back on the right track by beating Liberty 4-3 this past Friday and Colorado Academy 3-2 the following day at home.
The Demons improved to 4-5 overall and 1-5 in the 4A Mountain League play.
Against Liberty, senior Lucas Betz scored two goals. Senior Loudon Doemland and junior Bryson Quimby also scored one goal apiece.
Tristan Ward, Brandon McIlhany and Nathan McIlhany each scored a goal for Liberty.
Durango led 2-1 after the first period, but Liberty tied it up at 2-2 after two periods. However, the Demons used a strong third period to finish off Liberty.
On Saturday against Colorado Academy, Durango played in another nail-biter and prevailed.
Brady Holbrook led the way with two goals, and Quimby also had a goal.
The Demons will play on the road Thursday at Rampart.
bkelly@durangoherald.com
