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DiPietro has "first full go-ahead practice"

Tuesday November 24, 2009 3:32 PM By Steve Marcus

New York Islander Goalie Rick DiPietro during practice

Photo credit: Joe Rogate

After participating in what he termed his "first full go-ahead practice," injured Islanders goaltender Rick DiPietro had this optimistic comment: "I kind of see the light at the end of the tunnel."

DiPietro took over 75 shots in about 45-minutes at IceWorks. Six teammates -- Josh Bailey, Blake Comeau, Tim Jackman, Rob Schremp, Jon Sim and Jeff Tambellini -- acted as the...

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