The Manitoba Moose hockey club announced today that they have released defenceman Jake Baker from his professional tryout agreement and he will return to the Quad City Mallards of the ECHL.

Baker, 24, played in two games this weekend with the Moose after being signed on Mar. 11. In total, Baker has played four games in two stints with the Moose this season where he recorded an assist.

The native of Port Moody, BC has played 50 games for the Quad City Mallards of the ECHL this season where he has recorded two goals and eight assists for 10 points.

The Moose begin a two-game series against the Lake Erie Monsters on Friday, Mar. 18 at the Quicken Loans Arena at 6 p.m. CT.