The Manitoba Moose Hockey Club announced today that the following three players were released from their tryouts:

• D – Jacob Friend (Jacksonville)
• D – Derek Topatigh (Atlanta)
• F – Matthew Boucher

In addition, defenceman Simon Kubicek will be assigned to the ECHL’s Newfoundland Growlers.

The current Moose roster stands at 33 players, consisting of three goaltenders, 9 defencemen and 21 forwards.

The Moose open their 2022-23 schedule Saturday, Oct. 15 at Canada Life Centre against the Rockford IceHogs in the Home Opener presented by Canada Life. Tickets for the 2 p.m. contest are available at MooseHockey.com/TICKETS.