According to multiple reports, Dickinson's contract runs through the 2027/28 season. The 28-year-old center previously played for Rögle for two seasons, recording 34 points in 88 games. He also played for Modo in the HockeyAllsvenskan during the 2022/23 season, recording 26 points in 25 games and helping the team advance to the SHL.
Dickinson, a native of Georgetown, Ontario, brings a wealth of experience to Örebro, having also played in the AHL and ECHL before his Swedish tenure. His faceoff skills and two-way play have been highlighted as key assets. Henrik Löwdahl, Örebro's general manager, expressed excitement about signing Dickinson, noting his stability as an SHL player and the hope that he can take further steps with the club.
Great fun to welcome Josh to us. Josh is a stable SHL player and we hope that he can take further steps with us. Josh is strong in the faceoff circle and has gathered valuable experience from the league, which we have valued highly. We like Josh's playing style and he will be an important asset for our team.
Löwdahl emphasized Dickinson's strength in the faceoff circle and his valuable league experience, which the team has highly valued. He added that Dickinson's playing style fits well with the team and that he will be an important asset. Dickinson himself commented on the move, saying he is very happy to join a team with high potential that will play exciting hockey, and he hopes to become a big part of a winning team.
Specific terms or salary details of the contract were not disclosed. It is also unclear why Dickinson left Rögle after two seasons. The exact expectations for his role on the Örebro team have not been specified.