Blues Select Dickinson at 119
October 7, 2020 - Ontario Hockey League (OHL) - Soo Greyhounds News Release
Perrysburg, OH product TANNER DICKINSON became property of the NHL's St. Louis Blues earlier today in the 2020 NHL Entry Draft, presented by EA Sports NHL 21.
He was selected in the 4th Round (119th overall).
This past season, Dickinson was the highest scoring rookie on the Hounds where he recorded 9 goals and 31 assists (good for 40 points) in 64 games played.
Originally a free agent signing by the Hounds, Tanner ended his debut season 5th in rookie scoring in the OHL while leading all rookie forwards in assists.
CAREER HIGHLGHTS:
2019/20 (9G,31A,40PTS in 64GP); Recorded 1G, 3A for a career-best four point night on Feb. 8 vs NIA ... Ranked 55th in NHL Central Scouting MidTerm Rankings for North American Skaters ... Scored his 1st-career regular season goal Oct. 11 @GUE ... Listed on NHL Central Scouting 'Players to Watch' list in October ... 2018/19; Free Agent signing with the Hounds on May 30, 2019 ... Played with the Belle Tire Midget U18 tallying 36 goals and 67 assists (103 points) in 71 games played ... Led the Tier 1 Elite Hockey League in points per game ... Also appeared in 8 games for the Green Bay Gamblers of the USHL ... Member of Team USA at the Five Nations Cup in Piestany, Slovakia ... Previously committed to Ohio State University (NCAA)
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