Before her death in November 2018, Laura McKay, Whitehead's mother, had promised she would do anything she could to help him meet his idol, the Montreal Canadiens goalie.
After her passing,
Whitehead's aunt took up the task and the two met in March
after a practice. Whitehead tearfully asked for an autograph. Price offered a hug in addition.
Fans voted it as the "Feel Good Momment" of the season, and Whitehead was called on stage at the 2019 NHL Awards presented by Bridgestone in Las Vegas on Wednesday.
Price appeared on the video board behind Whitehead with what appeared to be a specially recorded mention. But another meeting was in the cards for the pair as the goalie disappeared from the screen only to walk out on stage.
"I have two things for you," Price said. "One is this jersey, and the other is a question. Do you want to go to the All-Star Game?"
"Yes," Whitehead quickly answered, choking back more tears.
It appears that there will now be at least a third meeting for the new friends.
