Sam Dickinson (born June 7, 2006) is a Canadian ice hockey defenceman for the London Knights of the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) as a prospect to the San Jose Sharks of the National Hockey League (NHL). He was drafted 11th overall by the Sharks in the 2024 NHL entry draft.
| Sam Dickinson | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Born |
June 7, 2006 Toronto, Ontario, Canada | ||
| Height | 6 ft 3 in (191 cm) | ||
| Weight | 194 lb (88 kg; 13 st 12 lb) | ||
| Position | Defence | ||
| Shoots | Left | ||
| NHL team (P) Cur. team |
San Jose Sharks London Knights (OHL) | ||
| NHL draft |
11th overall, 2024 San Jose Sharks | ||
Playing career
editDickinson played high school hockey at St. Michael's College School in Toronto.[1]
After being selected fourth overall in the 2022 Ontario Hockey League (OHL) draft by the Niagara IceDogs, the team was unable to secure a meeting with Dickinson's representation or family, and his OHL rights were traded to the London Knights in exchange for seven draft picks.[2] Although he was also selected in the United States Hockey League draft by the Chicago Steel,[3] he ultimately chose to sign with London.[4]
In his first year of major junior play, the 2022–23 season, Dickinson recorded nine goals and 23 points in 62 regular season games. In 21 playoff games, he added four goals and eight points as the Knights reached the OHL Finals, after which he returned to Toronto to train with St. Michael's.[5][6] He was named to the OHL First All-Rookie Team following the season.[6]
With the departure of Logan Mailloux, Dickinson assumed a leading role on the Knights' blue line during the 2023–24 season.[1] He further distinguished himself during a fourteen-game stretch from December 14 to January 20, when the Knights were without top players Easton Cowan and Oliver Bonk due to their participation in the 2024 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships. Despite these absences, the Knights won all fourteen games, rising to the top of the OHL standings.[7] Dickinson was named OHL player of the week for the week ending January 1, 2024.[8] At the 2024 CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game, he served as captain of Team Red.[9] He finished with 70 points in 68 regular season games, fourth in defenceman scoring in the league, while the Knights received the Hamilton Spectator Trophy as the top team in the regular season.[10][11] He was subsequently named to the OHL's Second All-Star Team.[12] The Knights reached the OHL Finals for the second consecutive year, this time winning the J. Ross Robertson Cup as league champions.[13]
At the 2024 NHL entry draft, Dickinson was drafted 11th overall by the San Jose Sharks.[14] He signed his entry-level contract with the Sharks on July 10, 2024.[15]
International play
edit| Medal record | ||
|---|---|---|
Representing  Canada
| ||
| Men's ice hockey | ||
| Hlinka Gretzky Cup | ||
 |
2023 Czechia/Slovakia | |
Dickinson captained Team Canada Black at the World U-17 Hockey Challenge, registering a goal and an assist in seven games and received tournament all-star honours.[16]
Dickinson won a gold medal at the 2023 Hlinka Gretzky Cup, where he was the alternate captain of Team Canada.[8]
Career statistics
editRegular season and playoffs
edit| Regular season | Playoffs | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Team | League | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | ||
| 2021–22 | Aurora Tigers | OJHL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | ||
| 2022–23 | London Knights | OHL | 62 | 9 | 14 | 23 | 12 | 21 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 0 | ||
| 2023–24 | London Knights | OHL | 68 | 18 | 52 | 70 | 30 | 18 | 4 | 9 | 13 | 12 | ||
| OHL totals | 130 | 27 | 66 | 93 | 42 | 39 | 8 | 13 | 21 | 12 | ||||
International
edit| Year | Team | Event | Result | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Canada Black | U17 | 4th | 7 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | |
| 2023 | Canada | HG18 | 
|
5 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 10 | |
| Junior totals | 12 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 12 | ||||
Awards and honours
edit| Award | Year | Ref |
|---|---|---|
| OHL | ||
| First All-Rookie Team | 2023 | [6] |
| J. Ross Robertson Cup champion | 2024 | [13] |
| Second All-Star Team | 2024 | [12] |
References
edit- ^ a b Pyette, Ryan (September 7, 2023). "With Logan Mailloux gone, Sam Dickinson set to lead London Knights blue-line". The London Free Press. Retrieved February 22, 2024.
- ^ "TRADE: Sam Dickinson Traded to London Knights for Seven Draft Picks". chl.ca. Niagara IceDogs. August 31, 2022. Retrieved January 22, 2024.
- ^ "Steel Add Talented Prospects in Phase II of USHL Draft". outsportscentral.com. Chicago Steel. May 4, 2022. Retrieved January 22, 2024.
- ^ @LondonKnights (September 1, 2022). "Got him 💪 We're proud to announce the signing of 4th overall pick, Sam Dickinson" (Tweet). Retrieved January 22, 2024 – via Twitter.
- ^ Green, Lance (July 14, 2023). "Sam Dickinson is one name that should already be up on the Flyers 2024 draft boards". steelflyers.com. Retrieved January 22, 2024.
- ^ a b c Morris, Zach (November 24, 2023). "2024 NHL Draft – draftpro scouting focus: Sam Dickinson". draftprospectshockey.com. Retrieved January 22, 2024.
- ^ Wheeler, Scott; Maher, Sarah Jean (April 10, 2024). "How Sam Dickinson became one of the top prospects in the 2024 NHL Draft". The Athletic. Retrieved May 28, 2024.
- ^ a b Stockl, Joely (January 1, 2024). "Sam Dickinson Named OHL Player of the Week". The Hockey News. Retrieved January 10, 2024.
- ^ Stockl, Joely (January 19, 2024). "Sam Dickinson Named Captain of Team Red at CHL Top Prospects Game". The Hockey News. Retrieved January 22, 2024.
- ^ Baracchini, Peter (April 1, 2024). "Sam Dickinson – 2024 NHL Draft Prospect Profile". The Hockey Writers. Retrieved May 28, 2024.
- ^ Sweetland, Josh (March 24, 2024). "London Knights claim Hamilton Spectator Trophy as OHL Regular Season Champions". Canadian Hockey League. Retrieved May 6, 2024.
- ^ a b Sweetland, Josh (May 28, 2024). "OHL Announces 2023-24 All-Star and All-Rookie Teams". Canadian Hockey League. Retrieved May 28, 2024.
- ^ a b "Tournament field set for 2024 Memorial Cup presented by Dow". Canadian Hockey League. May 19, 2024. Retrieved May 28, 2024.
- ^ "Sharks draft center Macklin Celebrini, defenseman Sam Dickinson in first round of 2024 NHL Draft". nhl.com. June 28, 2024. Retrieved June 28, 2024.
- ^ "Sharks sign defenseman Sam Dickinson to entry-level contract". NHL.com. San Jose Sharks. July 10, 2024. Retrieved July 11, 2024.
- ^ Spiker, Brianne (July 28, 2023). "Misa, Dickinson among Canadian players to watch at 2023 Hlinka Gretzky Cup". TSN. Retrieved January 10, 2024.
External links
edit- Biographical information and career statistics from NHL.com, or Eliteprospects.com, or The Internet Hockey Database