Sam Dickinson

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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 Dickinson played high school hockey at St. Michael's College School in Toronto. 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. Although he was also selected in the United States Hockey League draft by the Chicago Steel, he ultimately chose to sign with London. 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. He was named to the OHL First All-Rookie Team following the season. With the departure of Logan Mailloux, Dickinson assumed a leading role on the Knights' bl…