[1] He was selected by the Edmonton Oilers in the fourth round (113th overall) of the 2000 NHL Entry Draft.

Unfortunately, being on dismal Mississauga IceDogs teams hindered his development, and he fell to the 4th round, drafted by the Edmonton Oilers.

Dickenson played in the American Hockey League with the San Antonio Rampage before embarking on a European career.

[citation needed] On 15 July 2015, having left Herning Blue Fox of the Danish Metal Ligaen, Dickenson agreed to a contract with Scottish club, the Dundee Stars of the EIHL after securing a placement to study at the University of Dundee.

[3][better source needed] In 2011, Dickenson married Swedish-born Alexandra and they had two children together in Europe before moving back to Canada in 2016.