Bobby Sanguinetti Called up by Canucks
November 13, 2014 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Utica Comets News Release
Vancouver Canucks General Manager Jim Benning announced today that the Canucks have recalled defenseman Bobby Sanguinetti from the AHL Utica Comets. The Canucks has also reassigned defenseman Jeremie Blain to Utica from the ECHL Kalamazoo Wings.
Sanguinetti, 26, has played 14 games with the Utica Comets this season. He has collected seven points (2-5-7), ranking tied for third in team scoring. The Trenton, New Jersey native has appeared in 45 NHL games with the Carolina Hurricanes and New York Rangers, collecting six points (2-4-6).
The 6'3", 190-pound defenseman signed with Vancouver as a free agent on July 1, 2014.
Blain, 22, has not appeared in a game with the Comets this season but did see action in six AHL games with Utica in 2013-14. In Kalamazoo this season, the Blain has collected a goal and an assist in six games. Blain spent the majority of last season with the Kalamazoo Wings and recorded 15 points (three goals, 12 assists) in 25 games.
The 6'2", 192-pound defenseman was originally selected by the Edmonton Oilers in the fourth round (#91 overall) in the 2010 NHL Entry Draft.
For a complete schedule of Utica Comets games, as well as ticketing information, visit www.uticacomets.com.
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