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Sam Dickinson is an Canadian ice hockey player who plays as a defenceman for the London Knights in the Ontario Hockey League (OHL). Notably, Dickinson began his journey with the Toronto Marlboros U14 AAA team before moving on to the U16 AAA squad, where he played in the Greater Toronto Hockey League (GTHL). Dickinson then transitioned to the Aurora Tigers in the Ontario Junior Hockey League (OJHL) for a brief stint before joining the Knights in the OHL. During his time with the Knights, he emerged as a standout defenseman, tallying 23 points in 62 games in his debut season. This success soon caught the attention of Hockey Canada, leading to his selection to the Canada Black U17 team for the WHC-17 tournament.
For the 2023-2024 season, Dickinson continued with the London Knights and recorded an impressive 70 points in 68 games. This individual performance helped the Knights win the J. Ross Robertson Cup while he was recognized with top honors like First All-Rookie Team and Second All-Star Team selections. Presently, he is considered as one of the top prospects eligible for the upcoming 2024 NHL Entry Draft.
Sam Dickinson's Nationality
Sam Dickinson is a Canadian national hailing from Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Moreover, he has represented Canada in various international tournaments, which includes the World U-17 Hockey Challenge with Canada Black and at the Hlinka Gretzky Cup in 2023 with Team Canada. Notably, he captained Team Canada Black at the World U-17 Hockey Challenge, earning tournament all-star honors with a goal and an assist in seven games. The Hlinka Gretzky Cup saw Dickinson as the alternate captain while playing a crucial role in winning a gold medal for the team.
Sam Dickinson's Birthplace
Sam Dickinson was born in Toronto, Ontario, Canada and began his hockey journey with the Toronto Marlboros U14 AAA team in the GTHL U14 league during the 2019-2020 season. He then progressed to the Toronto Marlboros U16 AAA team in the GTHL U16 league, where he showcased his skills with 39 points in 46 games. Dickinson also briefly played with the Aurora Tigers in the OJHL before joining the London Knights in the OHL for the 2022-23 season.
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