[2] He was a two-time All-American lacrosse player at University of Delaware from 2007 to 2010, where he served as captain of the 2010 NCAA Tournament Blue Hens team and was a member of the only Final Four team in school history.

In 2007, during Delaware's Final Four run, Dickson contributed seven goals and one assist in that year's NCAA Tournament.

He was a finalist for the Tewaaraton Trophy player of the year award in 2010, and finished among the all time leaders in career goals.

[3] On July 11, 2024 Dickson was brought back to Calgary where he spent the first 11 seasons of his career in a trade with San Diego which sent former teammate Zach Currier to the Seals also included was Calgary's 14th overall selection in the 2024 Entry Draft, and Calgary’s second-round selection in the 2026 Entry Draft.

Calgary also received San Diego's fourth round selection in the 2024 Entry Draft.