The Manitoba Moose hockey club announced today that they have released defenceman Jake Baker from his professional tryout agreement.

Baker, 24, played in two games for the Moose this past weekend after signing with the team on Feb. 27. He recorded an assist in his AHL debut on Saturday against the Charlotte Checkers.

The native of Port Moody, BC will return to the Quad City Mallards of the ECHL where he has played 47 games this season and has recorded two goals and eight assists for 10 points.

The Moose will play their next game when they travel to face the San Antonio Rampage on Friday, Mar. 4 at 7:30 p.m. CT.