Robert Sanguinetti (born February 29, 1988) is an American professional ice hockey defenseman who is currently an unrestricted free agent. He most recently played with the Charlotte Checkers in the American Hockey League (AHL). He previously played within the New York Rangers, Carolina Hurricanes, Buffalo Sabres and Vancouver Canucks organizations in the National Hockey League (NHL). He was originally drafted 21st overall by the Rangers in the 2006 NHL Entry Draft.\n', '

Born in Trenton, New Jersey, Sanguinetti grew up in Lumberton Township, New Jersey. Sanguinetti\'s peewee team, the New Jersey Rockets, won the 2001 Tier 1 USA National Championship.[citation needed] He played in the 2002 Quebec International Pee-Wee Hockey Tournament with the Philadelphia Flyers minor ice hockey team. He later played hockey at Lawrenceville School for his freshman and sophomore years, leaving school after being drafted.\n', '

In the 2006 NHL Entry Draft, Sanguinetti was selected by the New York Rangers with the 21st pick in the first round. Sanguinetti, who grew up a Ranger fan, has said he tries to model his game after former Ranger great Brian Leetch, and has worn 22 to honor Leetch, who wore number 2.[citation needed]\n', '

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