THE Basingstoke Bison have released import defenceman Jan Jarabek ahead of tonight’s game with the Manchester Phoenix.

The Slovak blue liner has had his contract terminated with immediate effect for disciplinary reasons.

The club have stated they will make no further comment on the situation.

Jarabek is the third import this season to be released by the Bison following on from Petr Polodna and Jakub Barton.