Sam Dickinson (ice hockey)

Sam Dickinson
Dickinson with the San Jose Sharks in April 2026
Born (2006-06-07) June 7, 2006
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Height 6 ft 3 in (191 cm)
Weight 200 lb (91 kg; 14 st 4 lb)
Position Defence
Shoots Left
NHL team San Jose Sharks
NHL draft 11th overall, 2024
San Jose Sharks
Playing career 2025–present

Sam Dickinson (born June 7, 2006) is a Canadian professional ice hockey player who is a defenceman for the San Jose Sharks of the National Hockey League (NHL). He was drafted 11th overall by the Sharks in the 2024 NHL entry draft.

Playing career

Minor League

Dickinson played high school hockey at St. Michael's College School in Toronto.[1]

OHL

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] Dickinson thereafter played in the 2024 Memorial Cup, where the Knights lost the championship game to the Saginaw Spirit.[14]

At the 2024 NHL entry draft, Dickinson was drafted 11th overall by the San Jose Sharks.[15] He signed his entry-level contract with the Sharks on July 10, 2024.[16] In 55 games with the Knights during the 2024–25 season, he had 29 goals and 62 assists, setting a new franchise record for points by a defenceman.[17] Dickinson led the OHL in plus minus rating (+64), and received the Max Kaminsky Trophy as OHL defenceman of the year,[18] as well as being named a First Team All-Star.[19] In the playoffs, the Knights made another run to the championship final, defeating the Oshawa Generals to claim their second consecutive Robertson Cup.[20] At the 2025 Memorial Cup, the Knights reached the final for a second consecutive year, this time defeating the Medicine Hat Tigers for the title. Dickinson was named to the Memorial Cup All-Star Team, and called the outcome "what we've been working for for three years."[21] Following the end of the postseason, he received the CHL Defenceman of the Year honour,[22] and was named a First Team All-Star.[23]

NHL

Dickinson made his National Hockey League (NHL) debut with the San Jose Sharks on October 11, 2025, against the Anaheim Ducks.[24][25] He recorded his first NHL point during the early part of his rookie season.[26] On November 2, 2025, Dickinson scored his first NHL goal, tying a game late in the third period against the Detroit Red Wings.[27]

After appearing in his tenth game of the season, Dickinson remained with the Sharks for the duration of the campaign, surpassing the threshold for his entry-level contract to take effect.[28]

International play

Medal record
Representing  Canada
Ice hockey
Hlinka Gretzky Cup
Gold medal – first place2023 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.[29]

Dickinson won a gold medal at the 2023 Hlinka Gretzky Cup, where he was the alternate captain of Team Canada.[8]

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

Regular season Playoffs
Season Team League GPGAPtsPIM GPGAPtsPIM
2021–22 Aurora Tigers OJHL 10000 20110
2022–23 London Knights OHL 629142312 214480
2023–24 London Knights OHL 6818527030 18491312
2024–25 London Knights OHL 5529629139 17922312
2025–26 San Jose Sharks NHL 721131422 —————
NHL totals 721131422 —————

International

Year Team Event Result GPGAPtsPIM
2022 Canada Black U17 4th 71122
2023 Canada HG18 1st place, gold medalist(s) 503310
2025 Canada WJC 5th 50228
2026 Canada WC 4th 20000
Junior totals 1716720
Senior totals 20000

Awards and honours

Award Year Ref
CHL
Memorial Cup All-Star Team 2025 [21]
Memorial Cup champion 2025 [21]
CHL Defenceman of the Year 2025 [22]
First All-Star Team 2025 [23]
OHL
First All-Rookie Team 2023 [6]
J. Ross Robertson Cup champion 2024, 2025 [13][20]
Second All-Star Team 2024 [12]
Max Kaminsky Trophy 2025 [18]
First All-Star Team 2025 [19]

References

  1. 1 2 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.
  2. ↑ "TRADE: Sam Dickinson Traded to London Knights for Seven Draft Picks". chl.ca. Niagara IceDogs. August 31, 2022. Retrieved January 22, 2024.
  3. ↑ "Steel Add Talented Prospects in Phase II of USHL Draft". outsportscentral.com. Chicago Steel. May 4, 2022. Retrieved January 22, 2024.
  4. ↑ @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.
  5. ↑ 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.
  6. 1 2 3 Morris, Zach (November 24, 2023). "2024 NHL Draft – draftpro scouting focus: Sam Dickinson". draftprospectshockey.com. Retrieved January 22, 2024.
  7. ↑ 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.
  8. 1 2 Stockl, Joely (January 1, 2024). "Sam Dickinson Named OHL Player of the Week". The Hockey News. Retrieved January 10, 2024.
  9. ↑ Stockl, Joely (January 19, 2024). "Sam Dickinson Named Captain of Team Red at CHL Top Prospects Game". The Hockey News. Retrieved January 22, 2024.
  10. ↑ Baracchini, Peter (April 1, 2024). "Sam Dickinson – 2024 NHL Draft Prospect Profile". The Hockey Writers. Retrieved May 28, 2024.
  11. ↑ Sweetland, Josh (March 24, 2024). "London Knights claim Hamilton Spectator Trophy as OHL Regular Season Champions". Canadian Hockey League. Retrieved May 6, 2024.
  12. 1 2 Sweetland, Josh (May 28, 2024). "OHL Announces 2023–24 All-Star and All-Rookie Teams". Canadian Hockey League. Retrieved May 28, 2024.
  13. 1 2 "Tournament field set for 2024 Memorial Cup presented by Dow". Canadian Hockey League. May 19, 2024. Retrieved May 28, 2024.
  14. ↑ Séguin, Christopher (June 3, 2024). "Spirit win their first-ever CHL championship title by defeating the Knights 4–3 in the final of the 2024 Memorial Cup presented by Dow". Canadian Hockey League. Retrieved May 25, 2025.
  15. ↑ "Sharks draft center Macklin Celebrini, defenseman Sam Dickinson in first round of 2024 NHL Draft". nhl.com. June 28, 2024. Retrieved June 28, 2024.
  16. ↑ "Sharks sign defenseman Sam Dickinson to entry-level contract". NHL.com. San Jose Sharks. July 10, 2024. Retrieved July 11, 2024.
  17. ↑ Miller, Max (March 17, 2025). "Sharks Prospects: Sam Dickinson Breaks London Knights Record". Sharks Hockey Digest. Retrieved June 19, 2025.
  18. 1 2 "Knights' Sam Dickinson wins Max Kaminsky Trophy as OHL Defenceman of the Year". Canadian Hockey League. April 24, 2025. Retrieved May 16, 2025.
  19. 1 2 "OHL Announces 2024–25 All-Star and All-Rookie Teams". Canadian Hockey League. May 30, 2025. Retrieved June 2, 2025.
  20. 1 2 "London Knights win second straight J. Ross Robertson Cup as OHL Champions". Canadian Hockey League. May 15, 2025. Retrieved May 16, 2025.
  21. 1 2 3 Séguin, Christopher (June 2, 2025). "London Knights edge Medicine Hat Tigers to secure a historic third Memorial Cup title". Canadian Hockey League. Retrieved June 2, 2025.
  22. 1 2 Séguin, Christopher (June 13, 2025). "Gavin McKenna becomes the third-youngest to earn CHL Player of the Year honours as the league's top talent is celebrated at the 2025 CHL Awards". Canadian Hockey League. Retrieved June 13, 2025.
  23. 1 2 Séguin, Christopher (June 20, 2025). "CHL Announces 2024–25 All-Star and All-Rookie Teams presented by CCM". Canadian Hockey League. Retrieved June 21, 2025.
  24. ↑ Espy, William (October 10, 2025). "Dickinson Excited To Make NHL Debut, Talks About His No. 1 Fans". San Jose Hockey Now. Retrieved April 22, 2026.
  25. ↑ "Sharks' Dickinson Will Make NHL Debut Against Ducks". Sharks Hockey Digest. October 10, 2025. Retrieved April 22, 2026.
  26. ↑ "Sam Dickinson Stats and News". NHL.com. Retrieved April 22, 2026.
  27. ↑ "Sam Dickinson Stays With The Sharks & Scores His First NHL Goal". The Hockey News. November 4, 2025. Retrieved April 22, 2026.
  28. ↑ "Sam Dickinson Stays With The Sharks & Scores His First NHL Goal". The Hockey News. November 4, 2025. Retrieved April 22, 2026.
  29. ↑ Spiker, Brianne (July 28, 2023). "Misa, Dickinson among Canadian players to watch at 2023 Hlinka Gretzky Cup". TSN. Retrieved January 10, 2024.
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