© GREG WOHLFORD/ERIE TIMES-NEWS / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn ImagesSan Jose Sharks' Sam Dickinson has won the OHL Defenseman of the Year award.
Dickinson, 18, was drafted by the Sharks in the 2024 NHL Draft in the first round with the 11th overall pick.
In the 2024-25 OHL season, he set a new franchise record for most points by a defenseman in London Knights history. He had 29 goals and 62 assists for 91 points in 55 games.
The Knights are known to be a powerhouse in the OHL, but it’s made easier when you have a player like Dickinson on the blue line who can score more than a forward.
Dickinson was asked how he felt about winning the award.
“It’s such an honour to win this award and to think of all the incredible players to win before me,” said Dickinson. “My family, teammates, coaches, and the entire London Knights organization are the first people I’d like to thank in helping me achieve such an incredible honour. I’m looking forward to what’s next for our team in these playoffs.”
For the Sharks, they are likely sitting in the office with huge smiles on their faces. They drafted one of the best players in the 2024 NHL Draft with the 11th pick.
Dickinson is going to be an elite defenseman in the NHL, if he can be paired with someone who complements his game right from the start. Sharks fans will see the offense that he can create on a nightly basis.
