Michael DiPietro treats young fan to experience of a lifetime

BarDown Staff

How did Vancouver find themselves in this goalie situation?

Michael DiPietro has seen it all this season.

The 19-year-old Amherstburg, Ontario native represented his country in the World Juniors, he was traded from the Windsor Spitfires to the Ottawa 67’s, and he made his NHL debut with the Vancouver Canucks.

Last week, a young girl named Paige from made the trip from Paris, Ontario, to Ottawa with her family in hopes of catching DiPietro in action with his new club. However, that night he didn’t end up making the start so Paige didn’t get a chance to see her favourite play.

This is Paige.

Her family came from Paris, ON to see Mikey play. He didn't. He saw the sign and got her an signed stick. Even better - He took her skating on the canal w/the team Sat. They raced. She won. She'll see him play today.

⁦More ppl should be like Mikey. @canucks pic.twitter.com/7HA43GbxDW
— Chris Pope (@_ChrisPope) February 17, 2019

Just because Paige didn’t get to see her hero in action it doesn’t mean that she didn’t get the experience of a lifetime during her trip to Ottawa. After finding out that she traveled nearly 600 kilometres to see the game and didn’t even get to see him play, the Canucks prospect reached out to Paige and her family and teamed up with his 67’s teammates for an incredible day.

Not sure of she won, it was close! Our weekend went from a weekend in Ottawa to @Ottawa67sHockey weekend! We had an awesome time. Memories for a lifetime. pic.twitter.com/kffV3iKCmq
— Kevin Morton (@Ref4Rett) February 17, 2019

This was the best part of the race! The sportsmanship of both and the fact the @miketendy took such a genuine interest in Paige. He is truly a great person and player! Helping developing the next generations love for the game. Warmed our hearts!! pic.twitter.com/wABx2fYOot
— Kevin Morton (@Ref4Rett) February 18, 2019

Paige didn’t get to see DiPietro and the 67’s in OHL action, but she did get to join them on the ice for a day she’ll remember for the rest of her life.

(H/T Twitter/_ChrisPope)