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Rick DiPietro

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Richard W. DiPietro Jr. (born September 19, 1981) is an American former professional ice hockey goaltender and current co-host of ESPN 98.7 FM New York's "DiPietro and Rothenberg" with Dave Rothenberg. He is also an analyst on National Hockey League (NHL) telecasts on ESPN having started the 2021–22 season. On June 24, 2000, DiPietro became the second goaltender in history selected first overall in an NHL Entry Draft when he was chosen by the New York Islanders. Read more on Wikipedia

His biography is available in different languages on Wikipedia. Rick DiPietro is the 607th most popular hockey player, the 19,704th most popular biography from United States and the 37th most popular American Hockey Player.

Rick DiPietro is most famous for being a goaltender for the New York Islanders and for signing one of the longest contracts in NHL history—a 15-year, $67.5 million deal. He is also remembered for his career being cut short by repeated injuries.

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Among HOCKEY PLAYERS

Among hockey players, Rick DiPietro ranks 607 out of 676. Before him are Sergei Plotnikov, Linus Ullmark, Brooks Orpik, Danny aus den Birken, Patrik Berglund, and Iiro Pakarinen. After him are Dominik Kubalík, Alexander Vasyunov, Jamie Benn, Erik Gustafsson, Tobias Hauke, and John Carlson.

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Contemporaries

Among people born in 1981, Rick DiPietro ranks 1,608. Before him are Dana Velďáková, Vladimir Boisa, Olivier Sorin, Jay Williams, Dimitrios Mouyios, and Richard Hounslow. After him are Manolo Gaspar, Esteban Dreer, Orlando Cruz, Yudel Johnson, Keisuke Ota, and Indra Putra Mahayuddin.

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In United States

Among people born in United States, Rick DiPietro ranks 19,712 out of 20,380. Before him are Matt Miazga (1995), Mac Thornberry (1958), Ian Goodfellow (1987), Linda Sarsour (1980), Christen Press (1988), and Vincent Hancock (1989). After him are Kelela (1983), Nikki Glaser (1984), Priah Ferguson (2006), Eva Marcille (1984), Zach Garrett (1995), and Raja Chari (1977).

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Among HOCKEY PLAYERS In United States

Among hockey players born in United States, Rick DiPietro ranks 37. Before him are Chris Drury (1976), Doug Weight (1971), Joe Pavelski (1984), Phil Kessel (1987), Jonathan Quick (1986), and Brooks Orpik (1980). After him are John Carlson (1990), Bryan Berard (1977), Robert Esche (1978), Jamie Langenbrunner (1975), Matthew Tkachuk (1997), and Brian Rolston (1973).

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