Jason Dickinson (born July 4, 1995) is a Canadian professional ice hockey centre currently playing for the Chicago Blackhawks of the National Hockey League (NHL). He was selected by the Dallas Stars in the first round, 29th overall, of the 2013 NHL Entry Draft.

Jason Dickinson
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Dickinson with the Texas Stars in 2018
Born (1995-07-04) July 4, 1995 (age 29)
Georgetown, Ontario, Canada
Height 6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
Weight 200 lb (91 kg; 14 st 4 lb)
Position Centre
Shoots Left
NHL team
Former teams
Chicago Blackhawks
Dallas Stars
Vancouver Canucks
NHL draft 29th overall, 2013
Dallas Stars
Playing career 2015–present

Playing career

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Dickinson was rated as a top prospect who fulfilled the expectation to be a first round selection at the 2013 NHL Entry Draft, being chosen 29th overall by the Dallas Stars.[1][2] Dickinson joined the Guelph Storm of the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) for the 2011–12 season and was recognized for his stand-out play when he was named to the OHL Second All-Rookie Team.[3] The following season he was invited to take part in the CHL Top Prospects Game, and was then selected to play with the gold medal-winning Canadian squad at the 2013 IIHF World U18 Championships.[4] In the 2013–14 season, Dickinson helped the Storm capture the OHL championship before losing to the Edmonton Oil Kings in the Memorial Cup finals.

On May 29, 2014, Dickinson signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the Dallas Stars.[5] Upon completion of his junior season, on April 16, 2015, he was assigned to finish the 2014–15 season with Dallas' American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate, the Texas Stars.

On April 7, 2016, in a game against the Colorado Avalanche, Dickinson made his NHL debut and scored his first NHL goal.[6]

Following his sixth year within the Stars organization, at the conclusion of the 2020–21 season, due to expansion draft considerations, Dickinson was traded to the Vancouver Canucks in exchange for a third round pick in the 2021 NHL Entry Draft on July 17, 2021.[7] As a restricted free agent, Dickinson agreed to terms on a three-year, $7.95 million contract extension with the Canucks on August 14, 2021.[8]

Approaching the 2022–23 season, on October 7, 2022, after just one season in Vancouver, Dickinson was traded along with a second-round pick in 2024 to the Chicago Blackhawks in exchange for defenseman Riley Stillman.[9] Dickinson record one goal and two assists in his debut with the Blackhawks against the San Jose Sharks on October 15.[10] He finished the season with 9 goals, 21 assists, and a career-high 30 points in 78 games.[11]

He remained with the Blackhawks for the 2023–24 season, where he was a top-six forward, who served as a defensive-minded center.[12] Dickinson recorded his first NHL career hat trick on November 24, 2023, en route to a 4–3 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs.[13] He signed a two-year contract extension with the Blackhawks worth $4.25 million on January 16, 2024.[12] Dickinson concluded the 2023–24 with a career-high 35 points, including a team-leading 22 goals, in 82 games.[14]

Personal life

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Dickinson's younger brother Josh also plays hockey; he signed an entry-level contract with the Colorado Avalanche in 2018.[15] They are of Scottish and Caribbean heritage.[15]

Career statistics

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Regular season and playoffs

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Regular season Playoffs
Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM
2011–12 Guelph Storm OHL 63 13 22 35 24 6 3 2 5 6
2012–13 Guelph Storm OHL 66 18 29 47 31 5 1 1 2 0
2013–14 Guelph Storm OHL 68 26 52 78 42 20 8 16 24 6
2014–15 Guelph Storm OHL 56 27 44 71 32 9 4 4 8 10
2014–15 Texas Stars AHL 2 0 3 3 0 3 0 0 0 2
2015–16 Texas Stars AHL 73 22 31 53 32 4 0 1 1 2
2015–16 Dallas Stars NHL 1 1 0 1 0
2016–17 Texas Stars AHL 58 9 21 30 41
2016–17 Dallas Stars NHL 10 2 0 2 0
2017–18 Texas Stars AHL 42 18 10 28 32 22 2 8 10 4
2017–18 Dallas Stars NHL 27 0 2 2 17
2018–19 Dallas Stars NHL 67 6 16 22 23 13 3 2 5 4
2019–20 Dallas Stars NHL 65 9 12 21 6 27 2 2 4 8
2020–21 Dallas Stars NHL 51 7 8 15 18
2021–22 Vancouver Canucks NHL 62 5 6 11 19
2022–23 Chicago Blackhawks NHL 78 9 21 30 28
2023–24 Chicago Blackhawks NHL 82 22 13 35 43
NHL totals 443 61 78 139 154 40 5 4 9 12

International

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Year Team Event Result GP G A Pts PIM
2013 Canada U18   3 0 1 1 4
Junior totals 3 0 1 1 4

Awards and honours

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Honours Year
OHL Second All-Rookie Team 2011–12 [4]
CHL Top Prospects Game 2013
IIHF World U18 Championship Gold Medal 2013 [16]

References

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  1. ^ "Prospect Jason Dickinson generating buzz for Draft". The Hockey News. May 29, 2013. Archived from the original on July 14, 2014. Retrieved June 28, 2013.
  2. ^ "Dickinson storms into NHL draft conversation". Toronto Star. November 10, 2012. Retrieved November 10, 2012.
  3. ^ "Jason Dickinson player profile". HockeysFuture.com. April 15, 2013. Retrieved April 15, 2013.
  4. ^ a b "Dickinson 2013 draft prospect profile". thehockeywriters.com. June 15, 2013. Retrieved June 15, 2013.
  5. ^ "Stars sign forward Jason Dickinson to entry-level contract". Dallas Stars. May 29, 2014. Retrieved May 29, 2014.
  6. ^ "Jason Dickinson scores 1st NHL goal; Stars best Avalanche". sportsnet.ca. April 7, 2016. Retrieved June 7, 2018.
  7. ^ Williams, Rob (July 17, 2021). "Canucks acquire Jason Dickinson in last-minute trade with Dallas Stars". Daily Hive. Retrieved July 17, 2021.
  8. ^ "Canucks sign forward Jason Dickinson". Vancouver Canucks. August 14, 2021. Retrieved August 14, 2021.
  9. ^ "Blackhawks acquire Dickinson, 2nd round pick for Stillman". Chicago Blackhawks. October 7, 2022. Retrieved October 7, 2022.
  10. ^ Roumeliotis, Charlie (October 16, 2022). "Jason Dickinson records 3 points, shines in Hawks debut". NBC Sports Chicago. Retrieved October 16, 2022.
  11. ^ Carlson, Matt (November 24, 2023). "Kevin Korchinski With OT goal, Jason Dickinson With First NHL Hat Trick. Blackhawks Top Maple Leafs 4-3". The Hockey News. Retrieved November 24, 2023.
  12. ^ a b Pope, Ben (January 16, 2024). "Jason Dickinson signs two-year extension with Blackhawks, resolving trade question quickly". Chicago Sun-Times. Retrieved January 20, 2024.
  13. ^ Roumeliotis, Charlie (November 24, 2023). "Jason Dickinson leads Blackhawks to much-needed win as distractions swirl". Yahoo! Sports. Retrieved November 24, 2023.
  14. ^ LoFurno, Brooke (April 19, 2024). "Blackhawks: Highs and Lows of the 2023-24 Season". The Hockey Writers. Retrieved April 21, 2024.
  15. ^ a b Bufton, Saber (August 14, 2018). "Prospect Q&A: Josh Dickinson". NHL.com. Retrieved October 25, 2018.
  16. ^ "Canada win U18 Worlds Gold Medal". Hockey Canada. April 5, 2013. Retrieved April 5, 2013.
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Awards and achievements
Preceded by Dallas Stars first round draft pick
2013
Succeeded by