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'''Noah Allen Cates''' (born February 5, 1999) is an American professional ] ] for the ] of the ] (NHL). The Flyers selected Cates in the fifth round, with the 137th overall pick, of the ]. Cates has also been a member of the ], representing the United States at the ] in Beijing. '''Noah Allen Cates''' (born February 5, 1999) is an American professional ] ] for the ] of the ] (NHL). The Flyers selected Cates in the fifth round, with the 137th overall pick, of the ]. Cates has also been a member of the ], serving as an ] at the ] in Beijing.

Born in ], Cates grew up practicing ice hockey with his older brother ]. After his time at ], he spent a season with the ] of the ] (USHL) before joining the ] for the ]. Cates earned ] all four seasons at Duluth and won the ] as a freshman. He joined the Flyers at the end of his college career, where he has found defensive success as a ] but struggled offensively.


==Early life== ==Early life==
Cates was born February 5, 1999, in ],<ref>{{cite web |title=Noah Cates Stats and News |url=https://www.nhl.com/flyers/player/noah-cates-8480220 |publisher=] |access-date=January 9, 2025}}</ref> to Jeff and Jenny Cates.<ref name="umd">{{cite web |title=Noah Cates – Men's Hockey |url=https://umdbulldogs.com/sports/mens-ice-hockey/roster/noah-cates/6067 |publisher=] |access-date=January 9, 2025}}</ref> His uncle Jay played three seasons of ] with the ],<ref name="umd" /> while his father won the ] with the ].<ref>{{cite news |last1=Lawler |first1=Christa |last2=Wagner |first2=Steve |title=Despite snow and cancelled flights, Noah and Jackson Cates' parents find way to Frozen Four |url=https://www.therinklive.com/mens-division-1/despite-snow-and-cancelled-flights-noah-and-jackson-cates-parents-find-way-to-frozen-four |work=The Rink Live |date=April 12, 2019 |access-date=January 9, 2025}}</ref> Cates began practicing hockey in his basement with this brother ], and the pair played on the same childhood teams.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Han |first1=Giana |last2=Reiner |first2=Olivia |title=Cates brothers' unbreakable bond has carried them from their Minnesota basement to the Flyers |url=https://www.inquirer.com/flyers/a/flyers-noah-jackson-cates-brotherly-bond-nhl-20220829.html |work=] |date=August 29, 2022 |access-date=January 9, 2025 |url-access=subscription}}</ref> A member of the ] ice hockey team, Cates' ] goal to send his team to the state tournament was featured on '']''. The next year, he recorded 20 ] and 65 ] in 25 games for Stillwater.<ref>{{cite news |last=Hall |first=Jordan |title=A high school hit, Flyers draft pick Noah Cates now looks ahead |url=https://www.nbcsportsphiladelphia.com/nhl/a-high-school-hit-flyers-draft-pick-noah-cates-now-looks-ahead/363171/ |work=] |date=July 21, 2017 |access-date=January 9, 2025}}</ref> Cates was born February 5, 1999, in ],<ref>{{cite web |title=Noah Cates Stats and News |url=https://www.nhl.com/flyers/player/noah-cates-8480220 |publisher=] |access-date=January 9, 2025 |archive-date=January 1, 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250101003035/https://www.nhl.com/flyers/player/noah-cates-8480220 |url-status=live }}</ref> to Jeff and Jenny Cates.<ref name="umd">{{cite web |title=Noah Cates – Men's Hockey |url=https://umdbulldogs.com/sports/mens-ice-hockey/roster/noah-cates/6067 |publisher=] |access-date=January 9, 2025 |archive-date=November 16, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231116145144/https://umdbulldogs.com/sports/mens-ice-hockey/roster/noah-cates/6067 |url-status=live }}</ref> His uncle Jay played three seasons of ] with the ],<ref name="umd" /> while his father won the ] with the ].<ref>{{cite news |last1=Lawler |first1=Christa |last2=Wagner |first2=Steve |title=Despite snow and cancelled flights, Noah and Jackson Cates' parents find way to Frozen Four |url=https://www.therinklive.com/mens-division-1/despite-snow-and-cancelled-flights-noah-and-jackson-cates-parents-find-way-to-frozen-four |work=The Rink Live |date=April 12, 2019 |access-date=January 9, 2025}}</ref> Cates began practicing hockey in his basement with this brother ], and the pair played on the same childhood teams.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Han |first1=Giana |last2=Reiner |first2=Olivia |title=Cates brothers' unbreakable bond has carried them from their Minnesota basement to the Flyers |url=https://www.inquirer.com/flyers/a/flyers-noah-jackson-cates-brotherly-bond-nhl-20220829.html |work=] |date=August 29, 2022 |access-date=January 9, 2025 |url-access=subscription |archive-date=July 14, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230714235251/https://www.inquirer.com/flyers/a/flyers-noah-jackson-cates-brotherly-bond-nhl-20220829.html |url-status=live }}</ref> A member of the ] ice hockey team, Cates' ] goal to send his team to the state tournament was featured on '']''. The next year, he recorded 20 ] and 65 ] in 25 games for Stillwater.<ref>{{cite news |last=Hall |first=Jordan |title=A high school hit, Flyers draft pick Noah Cates now looks ahead |url=https://www.nbcsportsphiladelphia.com/nhl/a-high-school-hit-flyers-draft-pick-noah-cates-now-looks-ahead/363171/ |work=] |date=July 21, 2017 |access-date=January 9, 2025}}</ref>


Rather than entering college immediately after high school in 2017, Cates spent time in the ] (USHL) to improve physically and develop his frame.<ref>{{cite news |last=Frederick |first=Jace |title=East Metro boys hockey player of the year: Stillwater's Noah Cates |url=https://www.twincities.com/2017/03/07/east-metro-boys-hockey-player-of-the-year-stillwaters-noah-cates/ |work=] |date=March 7, 2017 |access-date=January 9, 2025 |url-access=limited}}</ref> The ] had taken Cates in Phase I of the 2015 USHL draft,<ref>{{cite news |title=Lancers select 27 in USHL draft |url=https://lancers.com/news/2015/5/7/lancers-select-27-in-ushl-draft.aspx |publisher=] |date=May 7, 2015 |access-date=January 9, 2025}}</ref> and at the end of his high school season, he joined the team for the remainder of the ]. In 11 games, Cates had two ] goals and five assists.<ref>{{cite news |title=Cates Ranked as 121st North American Skater |url=https://lancers.com/news/2017/4/11/cates-ranked-as-121st-north-american-skater.aspx |publisher=Omaha Lancers |date=April 11, 2017 |access-date=January 9, 2025}}</ref> Shortly afterwards, the ] of the ] (NHL) selected Cates in the fifth round, with the 137th overall pick, of the ].<ref>{{cite news |last=Berky |first=Isaac |title=Flyers Draft Cates in Fifth Round |url=https://lancers.com/news/2017/6/25/flyers-draft-cates-in-fifth-round.aspx |publisher=Omaha Lancers |date=June 25, 2017 |access-date=January 9, 2025}}</ref> After a slow start to the ] season, with six goals and 14 points in his first 22 games, Cates broke out for the remainder of the year, finishing his full season in Omaha with 21 goals and 55 points in 60 games, as well as a +21 ].<ref>{{cite news |last=Hall |first=Jordan |title=It's back to school for Flyers prospect Noah Cates |url=https://www.nbcsportsphiladelphia.com/nhl/its-back-to-school-for-flyers-prospect-noah-cates/346759/ |work=NBC Sports Philadelphia |date=July 22, 2018 |access-date=January 9, 2025}}</ref> Rather than entering college immediately after high school in 2017, Cates spent time in the ] (USHL) to improve physically and develop his frame.<ref>{{cite news |last=Frederick |first=Jace |title=East Metro boys hockey player of the year: Stillwater's Noah Cates |url=https://www.twincities.com/2017/03/07/east-metro-boys-hockey-player-of-the-year-stillwaters-noah-cates/ |work=] |date=March 7, 2017 |access-date=January 9, 2025 |url-access=limited}}</ref> The ] had taken Cates in Phase I of the 2015 USHL draft,<ref>{{cite news |title=Lancers select 27 in USHL draft |url=https://lancers.com/news/2015/5/7/lancers-select-27-in-ushl-draft.aspx |publisher=] |date=May 7, 2015 |access-date=January 9, 2025}}</ref> and at the end of his high school season, he joined the team for the remainder of the ]. In 11 games, Cates had two ] goals and five assists.<ref>{{cite news |title=Cates Ranked as 121st North American Skater |url=https://lancers.com/news/2017/4/11/cates-ranked-as-121st-north-american-skater.aspx |publisher=Omaha Lancers |date=April 11, 2017 |access-date=January 9, 2025}}</ref> Shortly afterwards, the ] of the ] (NHL) selected Cates in the fifth round, with the 137th overall pick, of the ].<ref>{{cite news |last=Berky |first=Isaac |title=Flyers Draft Cates in Fifth Round |url=https://lancers.com/news/2017/6/25/flyers-draft-cates-in-fifth-round.aspx |publisher=Omaha Lancers |date=June 25, 2017 |access-date=January 9, 2025}}</ref> After a slow start to the ] season, with six goals and 14 points in his first 22 games, Cates broke out for the remainder of the year, finishing his full season in Omaha with 21 goals and 55 points in 60 games, as well as a +21 ].<ref>{{cite news |last=Hall |first=Jordan |title=It's back to school for Flyers prospect Noah Cates |url=https://www.nbcsportsphiladelphia.com/nhl/its-back-to-school-for-flyers-prospect-noah-cates/346759/ |work=NBC Sports Philadelphia |date=July 22, 2018 |access-date=January 9, 2025 |archive-date=August 5, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240805222659/https://www.nbcsportsphiladelphia.com/nhl/its-back-to-school-for-flyers-prospect-noah-cates/346759/ |url-status=live }}</ref>


==Playing career== ==Playing career==
===College=== ===College===
Cates joined the ] for the ], making his college hockey debut on October 6 against Minnesota.<ref name="umd" /> He scored his first goal the next day,<ref name="umd" /> combining with his brother for three of Duluth's four goals in their 7-4 loss to Minnesota.<ref>{{cite news |title=Minnesota finally gets the better of the Bulldogs |url=https://umdbulldogs.com/news/2018/10/7/mens-hockey-minnesota-finally-gets-the-better-of-the-bulldogs.aspx |publisher=Minnesota Duluth Bulldogs |date=October 7, 2018 |access-date=January 9, 2025}}</ref> Cates's first multi-goal game came on March 1, when he scored twice and assisted once in a 4-2 win over the ], earning ] (NCHC) Offensive Player of the Week honors for his performance.<ref>{{cite news |title=UMD's Mikey Anderson and Noah Cates collar NCHC weekly awards |url=https://umdbulldogs.com/news/2019/3/4/mens-hockey-umds-mikey-anderson-and-noah-cates-awarded-nchc-weekly-honors.aspx |publisher=Minnesota Duluth Bulldogs |date=March 4, 2019 |access-date=January 9, 2025}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Noah Cates strikes twice and Bulldogs double up on Miami |url=https://umdbulldogs.com/news/2019/3/1/mens-hockey-noah-cates-strikes-twice-and-bulldogs-double-up-on-miami.aspx |publisher=Minnesota Duluth Bulldogs |date=March 1, 2019 |access-date=January 9, 2025}}</ref> Finishing the season with nine goals and 23 points,<ref name="umd" /> Cates was named to the ] and was a finalist for ].<ref name="all-rookie">{{cite news |title=UMD's Noah Cates voted to NCHC All-Rookie Team |url=https://umdbulldogs.com/news/2019/3/12/mens-hockey-umds-cates-voted-to-nchc-all-rookie-team.aspx |publisher=Minnesota Duluth Bulldogs |date=March 12, 2019 |access-date=January 9, 2025}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Sandelin and five Bulldogs up for NCHC postseason awards |url=https://umdbulldogs.com/news/2019/3/14/mens-hockey-sandelin-and-four-bulldogs-up-for-nchc-postseason-awards.aspx |publisher=Minnesota Duluth Bulldogs |date=March 14, 2019 |access-date=January 9, 2025}}</ref> The Bulldogs shut out the ] to win the ], with Cates scoring in the 3–0 championship game.<ref name="ncaa title">{{cite news |title=Minnesota Duluth Successfully Defends N.C.A.A. Title, Blanking UMass |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2019/04/13/sports/hockey-capitals-hurricanes-kucherov-frozen-four.html |work=] |publisher=] |date=April 13, 2019 |access-date=January 9, 2025 |url-access=subscription}}</ref> Cates joined the ] for the ], making his college hockey debut on October 6 against Minnesota.<ref name="umd" /> He scored his first goal the next day,<ref name="umd" /> combining with his brother for three of Duluth's four goals in their 7–4 loss to Minnesota.<ref>{{cite news |title=Minnesota finally gets the better of the Bulldogs |url=https://umdbulldogs.com/news/2018/10/7/mens-hockey-minnesota-finally-gets-the-better-of-the-bulldogs.aspx |publisher=Minnesota Duluth Bulldogs |date=October 7, 2018 |access-date=January 9, 2025}}</ref> That January, Cates moved to the top line with ] and ], the trio combining for 10 goals and 18 points in their first 18 games of the calendar year.<ref name="wjc">{{cite news |last=Ciskie |first=Bruce |title=After a run at the World Juniors, a few Bulldogs are looking strong as ever |url=https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/816780/2019/02/14/umd-bulldogs-noah-cates-dylan-samberg-mikey-anderson-world-juniors-scott-sandelin/ |work=The Athletic |publisher=The New York Times |date=February 14, 2019 |access-date=January 9, 2025 |url-access=subscription}}</ref> Cates's first multi-goal game came on March 1, when he scored twice and assisted once in a 4–2 win over the ], earning ] (NCHC) Offensive Player of the Week honors for his performance.<ref>{{cite news |title=UMD's Mikey Anderson and Noah Cates collar NCHC weekly awards |url=https://umdbulldogs.com/news/2019/3/4/mens-hockey-umds-mikey-anderson-and-noah-cates-awarded-nchc-weekly-honors.aspx |publisher=Minnesota Duluth Bulldogs |date=March 4, 2019 |access-date=January 9, 2025}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Noah Cates strikes twice and Bulldogs double up on Miami |url=https://umdbulldogs.com/news/2019/3/1/mens-hockey-noah-cates-strikes-twice-and-bulldogs-double-up-on-miami.aspx |publisher=Minnesota Duluth Bulldogs |date=March 1, 2019 |access-date=January 9, 2025}}</ref> Finishing the season with nine goals and 23 points,<ref name="umd" /> Cates was named to the ] and was a finalist for ].<ref name="all-rookie">{{cite news |title=UMD's Noah Cates voted to NCHC All-Rookie Team |url=https://umdbulldogs.com/news/2019/3/12/mens-hockey-umds-cates-voted-to-nchc-all-rookie-team.aspx |publisher=Minnesota Duluth Bulldogs |date=March 12, 2019 |access-date=January 9, 2025}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Sandelin and five Bulldogs up for NCHC postseason awards |url=https://umdbulldogs.com/news/2019/3/14/mens-hockey-sandelin-and-four-bulldogs-up-for-nchc-postseason-awards.aspx |publisher=Minnesota Duluth Bulldogs |date=March 14, 2019 |access-date=January 9, 2025 |archive-date=April 3, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230403234050/https://umdbulldogs.com/news/2019/3/14/mens-hockey-sandelin-and-four-bulldogs-up-for-nchc-postseason-awards.aspx |url-status=live }}</ref> The Bulldogs shut out the ] to win the ], with Cates scoring in the 3–0 championship game.<ref name="ncaa title">{{cite news |title=Minnesota Duluth Successfully Defends N.C.A.A. Title, Blanking UMass |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2019/04/13/sports/hockey-capitals-hurricanes-kucherov-frozen-four.html |work=] |publisher=] |date=April 13, 2019 |access-date=January 9, 2025 |url-access=subscription}}</ref>


Cates began the ] playing on the same line as his brother, with six of their combined first eight goals of the season coming while the pair were on the ice together.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Wellens |first1=Matt |last2=Hatten |first2=Mick |title=UMD's Cates brothers making strong case to remain together with solid start to sophomore seasons |url=https://www.therinklive.com/mens-division-1/ccha/umds-cates-brothers-making-strong-case-to-remain-together-with-solid-start-to-sophomore-seasons |work=The Rink Live |date=November 15, 2019 |access-date=January 9, 2025}}</ref> Cates earned praise from coach ] that season for his consistency, physical play, and competitive nature.<ref>{{cite news |title=Bulldog spotlight: Noah Cates |url=https://umdbulldogs.com/news/2020/2/4/mens-hockey-bulldog-spotlight-noah-cates |publisher=Minnesota Duluth Bulldogs |date=February 12, 2020 |access-date=January 9, 2025}}</ref> A natural ], Cates took over at ] in place of his older brother at the end of February, when Jackson sustained a ].<ref>{{cite news |last=Wellens |first=Matt |title=College men's hockey: Jackson Cates not ruled out for season, but 'out for a while' |url=https://www.duluthnewstribune.com/sports/college-mens-hockey-jackson-cates-not-ruled-out-for-season-but-out-for-a-while |work=] |date=February 26, 2020 |access-date=January 9, 2025}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last=Isaac |first=Dave |title=Flyers prospect watch: Noah Cates going for second NCAA title |url=https://www.courierpostonline.com/story/sports/nhl/flyers/2020/03/08/flyers-prospect-watch-noah-cates-going-second-ncaa-title/4945402002/ |work=] |date=March 8, 2020 |access-date=January 9, 2025}}</ref> At the time the remainder of the 2019-20 season was canceled due to the ],<ref>{{cite news |title=NCAA cancels rest of 2019-20 hockey season due to coronavirus outbreak |url=https://www.uscho.com/2020/03/12/ncaa-cancels-rest-of-2019-20-hockey-season-due-to-coronavirus-outbreak/ |publisher=U.S. college Hockey Online |date=March 12, 2020 |access-date=January 9, 2025}}</ref> Cates had 14 goals and 33 points in 34 games for the Bulldogs.<ref name="ahca">{{cite news |title=Record-Tying Seven NCHC Players Garner 2019-20 AHCA All-American Honors |url=https://nchchockey.com/news/2020/4/12/record-tying-seven-nchc-players-garner-2019-20-ahca-all-american-honors.aspx |publisher=] |date=April 12, 2020 |access-date=January 9, 2025}}</ref> He received ] and ] honors and was a finalist for the ] award.<ref name="ahca" /><ref name="first team">{{cite news |title=Program-record four Bulldogs attain All-NCHC first team status for 2019-20 |url=https://umdbulldogs.com/news/2020/3/11/mens-hockey-program-record-four-bulldogs-attain-all-nchc-first-team-status.aspx |publisher=Minnesota Duluth Bulldogs |date=March 11, 2020 |access-date=January 9, 2025}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Five Bulldogs and head coach Sandelin announced as finalists for NCHC awards |url=https://umdbulldogs.com/news/2020/3/16/mens-hockey-sandelin-and-five-bulldogs-announced-as-finalists-for-nchc-awards.aspx |publisher=Minnesota Duluth Bulldogs |date=March 16, 2020 |access-date=January 9, 2025}}</ref> Cates began the ] playing on the same line as his brother, with six of their combined first eight goals of the season coming while the pair were on the ice together.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Wellens |first1=Matt |last2=Hatten |first2=Mick |title=UMD's Cates brothers making strong case to remain together with solid start to sophomore seasons |url=https://www.therinklive.com/mens-division-1/ccha/umds-cates-brothers-making-strong-case-to-remain-together-with-solid-start-to-sophomore-seasons |work=The Rink Live |date=November 15, 2019 |access-date=January 9, 2025}}</ref> Cates earned praise from coach ] that season for his consistency, physical play, and competitive nature.<ref>{{cite news |title=Bulldog spotlight: Noah Cates |url=https://umdbulldogs.com/news/2020/2/4/mens-hockey-bulldog-spotlight-noah-cates |publisher=Minnesota Duluth Bulldogs |date=February 12, 2020 |access-date=January 9, 2025}}</ref> A natural ], Cates took over at ] in place of his older brother at the end of February, when Jackson sustained a ].<ref>{{cite news |last=Wellens |first=Matt |title=College men's hockey: Jackson Cates not ruled out for season, but 'out for a while' |url=https://www.duluthnewstribune.com/sports/college-mens-hockey-jackson-cates-not-ruled-out-for-season-but-out-for-a-while |work=] |date=February 26, 2020 |access-date=January 9, 2025}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last=Isaac |first=Dave |title=Flyers prospect watch: Noah Cates going for second NCAA title |url=https://www.courierpostonline.com/story/sports/nhl/flyers/2020/03/08/flyers-prospect-watch-noah-cates-going-second-ncaa-title/4945402002/ |work=] |date=March 8, 2020 |access-date=January 9, 2025}}</ref> At the time the remainder of the 2019–20 season was canceled due to the ],<ref>{{cite news |title=NCAA cancels rest of 2019–20 hockey season due to coronavirus outbreak |url=https://www.uscho.com/2020/03/12/ncaa-cancels-rest-of-2019-20-hockey-season-due-to-coronavirus-outbreak/ |publisher=U.S. college Hockey Online |date=March 12, 2020 |access-date=January 9, 2025 |archive-date=May 16, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210516191258/https://www.uscho.com/2020/03/12/ncaa-cancels-rest-of-2019-20-hockey-season-due-to-coronavirus-outbreak/ |url-status=live }}</ref> Cates had 14 goals and 33 points in 34 games for the Bulldogs.<ref name="ahca">{{cite news |title=Record-Tying Seven NCHC Players Garner 2019–20 AHCA All-American Honors |url=https://nchchockey.com/news/2020/4/12/record-tying-seven-nchc-players-garner-2019-20-ahca-all-american-honors.aspx |publisher=] |date=April 12, 2020 |access-date=January 9, 2025}}</ref> He received ] and ] honors and was a finalist for the ] award.<ref name="ahca" /><ref name="first team">{{cite news |title=Program-record four Bulldogs attain All-NCHC first team status for 2019–20 |url=https://umdbulldogs.com/news/2020/3/11/mens-hockey-program-record-four-bulldogs-attain-all-nchc-first-team-status.aspx |publisher=Minnesota Duluth Bulldogs |date=March 11, 2020 |access-date=January 9, 2025}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Five Bulldogs and head coach Sandelin announced as finalists for NCHC awards |url=https://umdbulldogs.com/news/2020/3/16/mens-hockey-sandelin-and-five-bulldogs-announced-as-finalists-for-nchc-awards.aspx |publisher=Minnesota Duluth Bulldogs |date=March 16, 2020 |access-date=January 9, 2025}}</ref>


Going into the ], Cates was named ] of the Bulldogs, becoming the first ] captain in Duluth since Adam Krause in 2014.<ref>{{cite news |last=Wellens |first=Matt |title=College men's hockey: Noah Cates to captain Bulldogs in 2020-21 |url=https://www.duluthnewstribune.com/sports/college-mens-hockey-noah-cates-to-captain-bulldogs-in-2020-21 |work=Duluth News Tribune |date=April 30, 2020 |access-date=January 9, 2025}}</ref> The NCHC also named Cates to their Preseason All-Conference Team.<ref>{{cite news |title=2020-21 NCHC Preseason All-Conference Team features pair of Bulldogs |url=https://umdbulldogs.com/news/2020/11/24/mens-hockey-2020-21-nchc-preseason-all-conference-team-features-pair-of-bulldogs.aspx |publisher=Minnesota Duluth Bulldogs |date=November 24, 2020 |access-date=January 9, 2025}}</ref> Taking on the role of top-line center for the Bulldogs after ] left to play for the ], Cates saw a dip in offensive production during his junior season, with five goals and 19 points in 28 games.<ref name="umd" /><ref name="wait">{{cite news |last=Wellens |first=Matt |title=UMD men's hockey: Noah Cates, four seniors will return to Bulldogs for 2021-22 season |url=https://www.duluthnewstribune.com/sports/umd-mens-hockey-noah-cates-four-seniors-will-return-to-bulldogs-for-2021-22-season |work=Duluth News Tribune |date=April 20, 2021 |access-date=January 9, 2025}}</ref> He was named to the ], one of four Bulldogs to receive All-NCHC honors.<ref name="second team">{{cite news |title=Bulldog quartet named to 2020-21 All-NCHC Teams |url=https://umdbulldogs.com/news/2021/3/8/mens-hockey-bulldog-quartet-named-to-2020-21-all-nchc-teams.aspx |publisher=Minnesota Duluth Bulldogs |date=March 8, 2021 |access-date=January 9, 2025}}</ref> The Bulldogs lost to the Minutemen in the ] semifinals, with Cates recording an assist in the 3-2 overtime loss.<ref>{{cite news |last=Wellens |first=Matt |title=2021 NCAA Frozen Four: Bulldogs' quest for three-peat ends with 3-2 OT loss to UMass |url=https://www.duluthnewstribune.com/sports/2021-ncaa-frozen-four-bulldogs-quest-for-three-peat-ends-with-3-2-ot-loss-to-umass |work=Duluth News Tribune |date=April 8, 2021 |access-date=January 9, 2025}}</ref> Going into the ], Cates was named ] of the Bulldogs, becoming the first ] captain in Duluth since Adam Krause in 2014.<ref>{{cite news |last=Wellens |first=Matt |title=College men's hockey: Noah Cates to captain Bulldogs in 2020–21 |url=https://www.duluthnewstribune.com/sports/college-mens-hockey-noah-cates-to-captain-bulldogs-in-2020-21 |work=Duluth News Tribune |date=April 30, 2020 |access-date=January 9, 2025}}</ref> The NCHC also named Cates to their Preseason All-Conference Team.<ref>{{cite news |title=2020–21 NCHC Preseason All-Conference Team features pair of Bulldogs |url=https://umdbulldogs.com/news/2020/11/24/mens-hockey-2020-21-nchc-preseason-all-conference-team-features-pair-of-bulldogs.aspx |publisher=Minnesota Duluth Bulldogs |date=November 24, 2020 |access-date=January 9, 2025 |archive-date=December 11, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201211011358/https://umdbulldogs.com/news/2020/11/24/mens-hockey-2020-21-nchc-preseason-all-conference-team-features-pair-of-bulldogs.aspx |url-status=live }}</ref> Taking on the role of top-line center for the Bulldogs after ] left to play for the ], Cates saw a dip in offensive production during his junior season, with five goals and 19 points in 28 games.<ref name="umd" /><ref name="wait">{{cite news |last=Wellens |first=Matt |title=UMD men's hockey: Noah Cates, four seniors will return to Bulldogs for 2021–22 season |url=https://www.duluthnewstribune.com/sports/umd-mens-hockey-noah-cates-four-seniors-will-return-to-bulldogs-for-2021-22-season |work=Duluth News Tribune |date=April 20, 2021 |access-date=January 9, 2025 |archive-date=November 30, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221130172040/https://www.duluthnewstribune.com/sports/umd-mens-hockey-noah-cates-four-seniors-will-return-to-bulldogs-for-2021-22-season |url-status=live }}</ref> He was named to the ], one of four Bulldogs to receive All-NCHC honors.<ref name="second team">{{cite news |title=Bulldog quartet named to 2020–21 All-NCHC Teams |url=https://umdbulldogs.com/news/2021/3/8/mens-hockey-bulldog-quartet-named-to-2020-21-all-nchc-teams.aspx |publisher=Minnesota Duluth Bulldogs |date=March 8, 2021 |access-date=January 9, 2025}}</ref> The Bulldogs lost to the Minutemen in the ] semifinals, with Cates recording an assist in the 3–2 overtime loss.<ref>{{cite news |last=Wellens |first=Matt |title=2021 NCAA Frozen Four: Bulldogs' quest for three-peat ends with 3–2 OT loss to UMass |url=https://www.duluthnewstribune.com/sports/2021-ncaa-frozen-four-bulldogs-quest-for-three-peat-ends-with-3-2-ot-loss-to-umass |work=Duluth News Tribune |date=April 8, 2021 |access-date=January 9, 2025 |archive-date=February 4, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230204115004/https://www.duluthnewstribune.com/sports/2021-ncaa-frozen-four-bulldogs-quest-for-three-peat-ends-with-3-2-ot-loss-to-umass |url-status=live }}</ref>

Rather than leaving college to begin his ] career, Cates returned to the Bulldogs for the ],<ref name="wait" /> where he repeated as captain and as a Preseason All-Conference selection.<ref>{{cite news |title=Men's hockey names 2021–22 team captains |url=https://umdbulldogs.com/news/2021/8/24/mens-hockey-mens-hockey-names-2021-22-team-captains.aspx |publisher=Minnesota Duluth Bulldogs |date=August 24, 2021 |access-date=January 9, 2025 |archive-date=August 25, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210825124935/https://umdbulldogs.com/news/2021/8/24/mens-hockey-mens-hockey-names-2021-22-team-captains.aspx |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Cates named to NCHC Preseason All-Conference Team |url=https://umdbulldogs.com/news/2021/9/13/mens-hockey-cates-named-to-nchc-preseason-all-conference-team.aspx |publisher=Minnesota Duluth Bulldogs |date=September 13, 2021 |access-date=January 9, 2025 |archive-date=September 15, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210915042438/https://umdbulldogs.com/news/2021/9/13/mens-hockey-cates-named-to-nchc-preseason-all-conference-team.aspx |url-status=live }}</ref> The Bulldogs added three centers before the season, allowing Cates to move back to wing.<ref>{{cite news |last=Wellens |first=Matt |title=UMD men's hockey: Freshman class brings added depth to Bulldogs lineup, especially at center |url=https://www.duluthnewstribune.com/sports/umd-mens-hockey-freshman-class-brings-added-depth-to-bulldogs-lineup-especially-at-center |work=Duluth News Tribune |date=September 16, 2021 |access-date=January 9, 2025}}</ref> He missed four games in February against the ] and ] while attending the ],<ref name="olympics">{{cite news |last=Wellens |first=Matt |title=UMD men's hockey: Bulldogs' captain Noah Cates named to college-heavy United States Olympic team |url=https://www.duluthnewstribune.com/sports/bulldogs-hockey/umd-mens-hockey-bulldogs-captain-noah-cates-named-to-college-heavy-united-states-olympic-team |work=Duluth News Tribune |date=January 13, 2022 |access-date=January 9, 2025 |archive-date=June 2, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230602163004/https://www.duluthnewstribune.com/sports/bulldogs-hockey/umd-mens-hockey-bulldogs-captain-noah-cates-named-to-college-heavy-united-states-olympic-team |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last=Wellens |first=Matt |title=UMD men's hockey: Bulldogs, Fighting Hawks forced to embrace 'next man up' mentality with key players missing |url=https://www.duluthnewstribune.com/sports/bulldogs-hockey/umd-mens-hockey-bulldogs-fighting-hawks-forced-to-embrace-next-man-up-mentality-with-key-players-missing |work=Duluth News Tribune |date=February 17, 2022 |access-date=January 9, 2025}}</ref> returning to score a ] goal in the Bulldogs' February 22 win over the ].<ref>{{cite news |title=Fanti makes 46 saves, No. 8 Bulldogs take shootout point from No. 11 St. Cloud |url=https://umdbulldogs.com/news/2022/2/22/mens-hockey-no-8-bulldogs-no-10-st-cloud.aspx |publisher=Minnesota Duluth Bulldogs |date=February 22, 2022 |access-date=January 9, 2025 |archive-date=March 15, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220315012857/https://umdbulldogs.com/news/2022/2/22/mens-hockey-no-8-bulldogs-no-10-st-cloud.aspx |url-status=live }}</ref> Finishing the season with 11 goals and 24 points in 35 games,<ref>{{cite news |last=Wellens |first=Matt |title=UMD men's hockey: Bulldogs' captain Cates signs with Flyers, will make NHL debut Tuesday against Wild at Xcel |url=https://www.duluthnewstribune.com/sports/bulldogs-hockey/umd-mens-hockey-bulldogs-captain-cates-signs-with-flyers-will-make-nhl-debut-tuesday-against-wild-at-xcel |work=Duluth News Tribune |date=March 27, 2022 |access-date=January 9, 2025 |archive-date=December 4, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221204045718/https://www.duluthnewstribune.com/sports/bulldogs-hockey/umd-mens-hockey-bulldogs-captain-cates-signs-with-flyers-will-make-nhl-debut-tuesday-against-wild-at-xcel |url-status=live }}</ref> Cates was an ].<ref name="honorable mention">{{cite news |title=Fanti, Cates earn All-NCHC honors |url=https://umdbulldogs.com/news/2022/3/9/mens-hockey-fanti-cates-earn-all-nchc-honors.aspx |publisher=Minnesota Duluth Bulldogs |date=March 9, 2022 |access-date=January 9, 2025 |archive-date=March 9, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220309202713/https://umdbulldogs.com/news/2022/3/9/mens-hockey-fanti-cates-earn-all-nchc-honors.aspx |url-status=live }}</ref> Duluth lost 2–1 to Denver in the regional finals of the ],<ref>{{cite news |last=Knabenbauer |first=Ron |title=Denver Hockey Punches Ticket to Frozen Four |url=https://denverpioneers.com/news/2022/3/26/denver-pioneers-hockey-punches-ticket-to-frozen-four-with-win-vs-minnesota-duluth.aspx |publisher=] |date=March 26, 2022 |access-date=January 9, 2025}}</ref> and Cates finished his college ice hockey career with 39 goals and 99 points in 139 games.<ref>{{cite news |title=Cates signs NHL contract with Flyers |url=https://umdbulldogs.com/news/2022/3/27/mens-hockey-noah-cates-signs-nhl-contract-with-flyers.aspx |publisher=Minnesota Duluth Bulldogs |date=March 27, 2022 |access-date=January 9, 2025 |archive-date=February 4, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230204020444/https://umdbulldogs.com/news/2022/3/27/mens-hockey-noah-cates-signs-nhl-contract-with-flyers.aspx |url-status=live }}</ref>


===Professional=== ===Professional===
Following his senior season with the Bulldogs in the ] and having concluded his collegiate career, Cates was signed to a two-year, entry-level contract with the Philadelphia Flyers on March 27, 2022.<ref>{{cite web| url = https://www.nhl.com/flyers/news/flyers-sign-forward-noah-cates-to-entry-level-contract--philadelphia-flyers/c-332327076 | title = Flyers sign forward Noah Cates to entry-level contract | publisher = ] | date = March 27, 2022 | accessdate = March 27, 2022}}</ref> He made his NHL debut on March 29, in the Flyers' 4–1 loss to the ].<ref>{{cite news |last=Hall |first=Jordan |title=Cates makes NHL debut, Flyers get official boot from playoff contention |url=https://www.nbcsports.com/philadelphia/flyers/flyers-vs-wild-noah-cates-makes-nhl-debut-team-gets-officially-eliminated-race |work=] |date=March 29, 2022 |access-date=March 30, 2022}}</ref> On April 5, Cates scored his first NHL goal in the Flyers' 4-2 loss to the ].<ref>{{Cite web |date=April 6, 2022 |title=UMD men's hockey: Cates scores first NHL goal as more Bulldogs prepare for potential pro debuts |url=https://www.duluthnewstribune.com/sports/bulldogs-hockey/umd-mens-hockey-cates-scores-first-nhl-goal-as-more-bulldogs-prepare-for-potential-pro-debuts |access-date=April 29, 2022 |website=Duluth News Tribune |language=en}}</ref> On March 27, 2022, shortly after the end of his college season, Cates signed a two-year ] with the Flyers, which went into effect for the remainder of the ].<ref>{{cite news |title=Flyers sign Forward Noah Cates to entry-level contract |url=https://www.nhl.com/flyers/news/flyers-sign-forward-noah-cates-to-entry-level-contract-philadelphia-fl-332327076 |publisher=National Hockey League |agency=] |date=March 27, 2022 |access-date=January 9, 2025}}</ref> He made his NHL debut two days later, making three shots and starting on left wing in a 4–1 loss to his hometown ].<ref>{{cite news |last=Myers |first=Jess |title=With a huge cheering section, former Bulldogs, Stillwater star Noah Cates makes his NHL debut close to home |url=https://www.duluthnewstribune.com/sports/bulldogs-hockey/with-a-huge-cheering-section-former-bulldogs-stillwater-star-noah-cates-makes-his-nhl-debut-close-to-home |work=Duluth News Tribune |date=March 29, 2022 |access-date=January 9, 2025 |archive-date=November 30, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221130114720/https://www.duluthnewstribune.com/sports/bulldogs-hockey/with-a-huge-cheering-section-former-bulldogs-stillwater-star-noah-cates-makes-his-nhl-debut-close-to-home |url-status=live }}</ref> His first NHL goal came on April 5, in the first period of a 4–2 loss to the ].<ref>{{cite news |last=Fish |first=Wayne |title=Cates scores first NHL goal as Flyers edged by Blue Jackets |url=https://www.delawareonline.com/story/sports/2022/04/06/philadelphia-flyers-fall-to-columbus-blue-jackets-rookie-noah-cates-scores-first-goal/65348631007/ |work=] |date=April 5, 2022 |access-date=January 9, 2025}}</ref> In 16 games to end the season, Cates recorded five goals and nine points,<ref>{{cite news |last=Meltzer |first=Bill |title=Flyers Prospect Directory 2022–23 |url=https://www.nhl.com/flyers/news/flyers-prospect-directory-2022-23-philadelphia-flyers-335538364 |publisher=National Hockey League |agency=Philadelphia Flyers |date=September 13, 2022 |access-date=January 9, 2025}}</ref> and he earned praise from interim coach ] for his maturity and "really good hockey sense".<ref>{{cite news |last=Reiner |first=Olivia |title=In his early look with the Flyers, winger Noah Cates is turning heads with maturity and offensive game |url=https://www.inquirer.com/flyers/flyers-rookie-noah-cates-impresses-20220425.html |work=The Philadelphia Inquirer |date=April 25, 2022 |access-date=January 9, 2025 |url-access=subscription |archive-date=February 24, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240224040635/https://www.inquirer.com/flyers/flyers-rookie-noah-cates-impresses-20220425.html |url-status=live }}</ref>

With ] not ready for opening night, head coach ] moved Cates to center to start the ]. After struggling out of the gate, scoring only one point in his first 11 games, he adjusted to the role throughout the season.<ref>{{cite news |last=O'Connor |first=Charlie |title=Flyers' Noah Cates thrived as a rookie. Now he looks to take further steps |url=https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4759308/2023/08/09/flyers-noah-cates/ |work=The Athletic |publisher=The New York Times |date=August 9, 2023 |access-date=January 9, 2025 |url-access=subscription}}</ref> Injuries to prominent players like Couturier, ], and ] forced Cates into a significant role as a rookie, where he served as a defensive-oriented ].<ref>{{cite news |last=Reiner |first=Olivia |title='What else do you want, Coach?' Flyers' Noah Cates embracing every responsibility under John Tortorella |url=https://www.inquirer.com/flyers/flyers-noah-cates-defense-james-van-riemsdyk-20221202.html |work=The Philadelphia Inquirer |date=December 2, 2022 |access-date=January 9, 2025 |url-access=subscription |archive-date=February 14, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230214120243/https://www.inquirer.com/flyers/flyers-noah-cates-defense-james-van-riemsdyk-20221202.html |url-status=live }}</ref> By January and into February, Cates found chemistry and consistency playing on a line with ] and ].<ref>{{cite news |last=Han |first=Giana |title=Flyers' Noah Cates starting to add offensive production to his responsible all-around game |url=https://www.inquirer.com/sports/flyers-noah-cates-offensive-production-winning-streak-20230103.html |work=The Philadelphia Inquirer |date=January 3, 2023 |access-date=January 9, 2025 |url-access=subscription |archive-date=September 27, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230927095414/https://www.inquirer.com/sports/flyers-noah-cates-offensive-production-winning-streak-20230103.html |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last=Smith |first=Brian |title=Cates, A Calming Influence, Settling In With Flyers |url=https://www.nhl.com/flyers/news/cates-a-calming-influence-settling-in-with-flyers-340791268 |publisher=National Hockey League |agency=Philadelphia Flyers |date=February 7, 2023 |access-date=January 9, 2025}}</ref> One of four rookie forwards to play all 82 games during the 2022–23 season, Cates posted 13 goals and 38 points while leading all Flyers forwards with 1,456 minutes of ice time.<ref>{{cite news |last=Smith |first=Brian |title=A Breakout Season For Noah Cates |url=https://www.nhl.com/flyers/news/a-breakout-season-for-noah-cates-344917064 |publisher=National Hockey League |agency=Philadelphia Flyers |date=June 17, 2023 |access-date=January 9, 2025}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last=Quigley |first=Ryan |title=Flyers Summer Sampler: Noah Cates appears destined for bigger role |url=https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/philadelphia-flyers/analysis/flyers-summer-sampler-noah-cates-appears-destined-bigger-role |work=] |publisher=] |date=August 1, 2023 |access-date=January 9, 2025 |archive-date=August 4, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230804195725/https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/philadelphia-flyers/analysis/flyers-summer-sampler-noah-cates-appears-destined-bigger-role |url-status=live }}</ref>

A ] at the end of the 2022–23 season, Cates re-signed with the Flyers for two years and $5.25 million on July 10, 2023.<ref>{{cite news |title=Flyers sign Noah Cates to a two-year contract |url=https://www.nhl.com/flyers/news/flyers-sign-noah-cates-to-a-two-year-contract-345286966 |publisher=National Hockey League |agency=Philadelphia Flyers |date=July 10, 2023 |access-date=January 9, 2025}}</ref> In preparation for the ], Cates worked on improving his offensive ability and his ] skills.<ref>{{cite news |last=Neiburg |first=Jeff |title=The Flyers have a future Selke candidate in Noah Cates. Now, can he take a leap offensively? |url=https://www.inquirer.com/flyers/flyers-noah-cates-sean-couturier-selke-award-defensive-forwards-john-tortorella-20230927.html |work=The Philadelphia Inquirer |date=September 27, 2023 |access-date=January 9, 2025 |url-access=subscription |archive-date=December 8, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241208040752/https://www.inquirer.com/flyers/flyers-noah-cates-sean-couturier-selke-award-defensive-forwards-john-tortorella-20230927.html |url-status=live }}</ref> Although he continued to succeed defensively, Cates was dropped from the first to the fourth line in November after continuing to struggle with scoring.<ref>{{cite news |last=Spiegel |first=Jackie |title=Noah Cates working hard to find more offense to complement his defensive excellence |url=https://www.inquirer.com/flyers/flyers-noah-cates-offense-defense-more-ice-time-20231121.html |work=The Philadelphia Inquirer |date=November 21, 2023 |access-date=January 9, 2025 |url-access=subscription |archive-date=December 4, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231204191957/https://www.inquirer.com/flyers/flyers-noah-cates-offense-defense-more-ice-time-20231121.html |url-status=live }}</ref> On November 25, Cates fractured his foot blocking a shot against the ].<ref>{{cite news |last=Spiegel |first=Jackie |title=Flyers forward Noah Cates out 6–8 weeks with broken foot |url=https://www.inquirer.com/flyers/flyers-noah-cates-lower-body-injury-six-weeks-20231128.html |work=The Philadelphia Inquirer |date=November 28, 2023 |access-date=January 9, 2025 |url-access=subscription |archive-date=October 5, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241005064640/https://www.inquirer.com/flyers/flyers-noah-cates-lower-body-injury-six-weeks-20231128.html |url-status=live }}</ref> At the time, he had played 119 consecutive games to begin his career.<ref>{{cite news |last=Hall |first=Jordan |title=Flyers' key depth forward Noah Cates to miss extended time with injury |url=https://www.nbcsportsphiladelphia.com/nhl/philadelphia-flyers/flyers-noah-cates-out-6-to-8-weeks-with-broken-foot-injury/548802/ |work=NBC Sports Philadelphia |date=November 28, 2023 |access-date=January 9, 2025 |archive-date=February 27, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240227043348/https://www.nbcsportsphiladelphia.com/nhl/philadelphia-flyers/flyers-noah-cates-out-6-to-8-weeks-with-broken-foot-injury/548802/ |url-status=live }}</ref> He missed the next 22 games, returning to the lineup on January 15 against the ].<ref>{{cite news |last=Elvin |first=Gustav |title=Flyers' Noah Cates to return from broken foot, play first game since Nov. 25 |url=https://www.inquirer.com/flyers/noah-cates-returns-injury-blues-couturier-drysdale-out-20240115.html |work=The Philadelphia Inquirer |date=January 15, 2024 |access-date=January 9, 2025 |url-access=subscription |archive-date=December 31, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241231162318/https://www.inquirer.com/flyers/noah-cates-returns-injury-blues-couturier-drysdale-out-20240115.html |url-status=live }}</ref> With only four points in 21 games before the injury, Cates told reporters he approached his recovery as a "mental reset" to improve his confidence and strength.<ref>{{cite news |last=Spiegel |first=Jackie |title=Noah Cates hoping injury layoff will be a positive 'reset' for his overall game |url=https://www.inquirer.com/flyers/flyers-noah-cates-injury-reset-stars-20240118.html |work=The Philadelphia Inquirer |date=January 18, 2024 |url-access=subscription |archive-date=March 3, 2024 |access-date=January 9, 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240303233818/https://www.inquirer.com/flyers/flyers-noah-cates-injury-reset-stars-20240118.html |url-status=live }}</ref> Filling in at center on nights when Couturier was unavailable, Cates predominantly played on the wing with ] and ].<ref>{{cite news |last=Spiegel |first=Jackie |title=Noah Cates finding his game at the right time as the Flyers make final push for playoffs |url=https://www.inquirer.com/flyers/flyers-playoffs-noah-cates-columbus-blue-jackets-20240406.html |work=The Philadelphia Inquirer |date=April 6, 2024 |access-date=January 9, 2025 |url-access=subscription |archive-date=April 10, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240410144911/https://www.inquirer.com/flyers/flyers-playoffs-noah-cates-columbus-blue-jackets-20240406.html |url-status=live }}</ref> He finished the year with six goals and 18 points in 59 games and told reporters that his season had suffered due to "an identity crisis and then some confidence stuff, some injuries", and citing his focus on offense instead of defense as a struggle.<ref>{{cite news |last=Hall |first=Jordan |title='Identity crisis' for Cates may be blessing in disguise |url=https://www.nbcsportsphiladelphia.com/nhl/philadelphia-flyers/identity-crisis-for-flyers-noah-cates-may-be-blessing-in-disguise/585363/ |work=NBC Sports Philadelphia |date=May 21, 2024 |access-date=January 9, 2025 |archive-date=December 29, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241229011520/https://www.nbcsportsphiladelphia.com/nhl/philadelphia-flyers/identity-crisis-for-flyers-noah-cates-may-be-blessing-in-disguise/585363/ |url-status=live }}</ref>

After serving as a ] for four of the Flyers' first five games of the ], Cates took over as a ] specialist, drawing positive comparisons to Couturier for his defensive prowess.<ref>{{cite news |last=Spiegel |first=Jackie |title=The Flyers see a young Sean Couturier in Noah Cates, who is emerging as the team's top penalty-killer |url=https://www.inquirer.com/flyers/noah-cates-flyers-defense-penalty-kill-matvei-michkov-anthony-richard-20241119.html |work=The Philadelphia Inquirer |date=November 19, 2024 |access-date=January 9, 2025 |url-access=subscription |archive-date=November 24, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241124234821/https://www.inquirer.com/flyers/noah-cates-flyers-defense-penalty-kill-matvei-michkov-anthony-richard-20241119.html |url-status=live }}</ref> He found offensive success that December on a line with ] and ]. The trio scored a combined 25 points in their first 15 games together, including a five-game goal streak for Cates.<ref>{{cite news |last=Spiegel |first=Jackie |title=Flyers' line of Noah Cates, Bobby Brink, and Tyson Foerster is clicking on this trip |url=https://www.inquirer.com/flyers/flyers-noah-cates-bobby-brink-tyson-foerster-goals-20241229.html |work=The Philadelphia Inquirer |date=December 29, 2024 |access-date=January 9, 2025 |url-access=subscription |archive-date=January 6, 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250106023539/https://www.inquirer.com/flyers/flyers-noah-cates-bobby-brink-tyson-foerster-goals-20241229.html |url-status=live }}</ref>


==International play== ==International play==
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Cates made his international ice hockey debut with the ] at the ] in Canada.<ref>{{cite news |last=Boulay |first=Christopher |title=Back to school: WJC experience kickstart for Noah Cates |url=https://www.eliteprospects.com/news/world-juniors-2019/back-to-school-wjc-experience-kickstart-for-noah-cates |work=Elite Prospects |date=January 27, 2019 |access-date=January 9, 2025}}</ref> He finished the tournament with one goal and three points in seven games while playing a heavy part on Team USA's penalty kill.<ref>{{cite news |last=Appleyard |first=Alexander |title=From Cates to St. Ivany: How the Flyers' 7 prospects fared at the World Junior Championship |url=https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/754941/2019/01/08/from-cates-to-st-ivany-how-the-flyers-7-prospects-fared-at-the-world-junior-championship/ |work=The Athletic |publisher=The New York Times |date=January 8, 2019 |access-date=January 9, 2025 |url-access=subscription}}</ref> The one goal came against the ] in the tournament quarterfinals, off an assist from ].<ref name="wjc" /><ref>{{cite news |title=U.S. Edges Czech Republic, 3–1, Advances to Semifinals |url=https://teamusa.usahockey.com/news_article/show/981626 |publisher=] |date=January 2, 2019 |access-date=January 9, 2025 |archive-date=June 23, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240623154019/https://teamusa.usahockey.com/news_article/show/981626 |url-status=live }}</ref> Cates and the United States won silver at the tournament, losing 3–2 to Finland in the championship game.<ref>{{cite news |title=U.S. Falls to Finland, 3–2, To Earn Silver at 2019 WJC |url=https://teamusa.usahockey.com/news_article/show/982362 |publisher=USA Hockey |date=January 5, 2019 |access-date=January 9, 2025 |archive-date=July 17, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240717200934/https://teamusa.usahockey.com/news_article/show/982362 |url-status=live }}</ref>


With NHL players not participating due to the disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic,<ref>{{cite news |last=Gulitti |first=Tom |title=NHL players will not participate in 2022 Beijing Olympics |url=https://www.nhl.com/news/nhl-players-will-not-participate-in-2022-beijing-olympics-329206756 |publisher=National Hockey League |date=December 22, 2021 |access-date=January 9, 2025 |archive-date=December 25, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241225143709/https://www.nhl.com/news/nhl-players-will-not-participate-in-2022-beijing-olympics-329206756 |url-status=live }}</ref> Cates was one of 15 college ice hockey players named to the ] for the ] in Bejing.<ref name="olympics" /> He was named one of three alternate captains for the tournament, serving behind captain ].<ref>{{cite news |title=U.S. Olympic Men's Hockey captains announced, features two Michigan natives |url=https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/olympics/2022/02/10/u-s-olympic-mens-hockey-captains-announced-features-two-michigan-natives/6732003001/ |work=] |date=February 10, 2022 |access-date=January 9, 2025}}</ref> Playing wing on the third line, Cates had one goal in four games before Team USA was eliminated in a quarterfinal loss to ].<ref>{{cite news |last=Wellens |first=Matt |title=UMD men's hockey: USA, Bulldogs captain Cates ousted in Olympic quarterfinals |url=https://www.duluthnewstribune.com/sports/bulldogs-hockey/umd-mens-hockey-usa-bulldogs-captain-cates-ousted-in-olympic-quarterfinals |work=Duluth News Tribune |date=February 16, 2022 |access-date=January 9, 2025 |archive-date=February 16, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220216145850/https://www.duluthnewstribune.com/sports/bulldogs-hockey/umd-mens-hockey-usa-bulldogs-captain-cates-ousted-in-olympic-quarterfinals |url-status=live }}</ref>
Cates represented the ] at the ], where he recorded one goal and two assists in seven games and won a silver medal.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://unitedstatesofhockey.com/2018/12/05/team-usa-wjc-roster-breaking-down-the-camp-invites/ |title=Team USA 2019 WJC Roster: Breaking down the camp invites |website=unitedstatesofhockey.com |date=December 5, 2018 |access-date=January 14, 2022}}</ref> On January 13, 2022, Cates was named to ]'s roster to represent the United States at the ].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://teamusa.usahockey.com/news_article/show/1203160 |title=2022 U.S. Olympic Men's Ice Hockey Team Unveiled |website=teamusa.com |date=January 13, 2022 |access-date=January 14, 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.inquirer.com/flyers/flyers-team-usa-olympics-cates-oneill-nagle-miele-20220113.html |title=Flyers prospect Noah Cates, three others with local ties named to U.S. men's Olympic hockey roster |newspaper=] |first=Olivia |last=Reiner |date=January 13, 2022 |access-date=January 14, 2022}}</ref>


==Personal life== ==Personal life==
Cates's older brother Jackson made his NHL debut with the Flyers in 2021,<ref>{{cite news |last=Wellens |first=Matt |title=UMD men's hockey: Jackson Cates makes NHL debut Friday with Philadelphia Flyers at Madison Square Garden |url=https://www.therinklive.com/sports/umd-mens-hockey-jackson-cates-makes-nhl-debut-friday-with-philadelphia-flyers-at-madison-square-garden |work=The Rink Live |date=April 23, 2021 |access-date=January 9, 2025}}</ref> and he has most recently appeared with the ], the ] (AHL) affiliate of the ].<ref>{{cite news |title=IceHogs Re-Sign Jackson Cates To AHL Contract |url=https://icehogs.com/news/icehogs-re-sign-jackson-cates-to-ahl-contract |publisher=] |date=July 9, 2024 |access-date=January 9, 2025 |archive-date=July 25, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240725163342/https://icehogs.com/news/icehogs-re-sign-jackson-cates-to-ahl-contract |url-status=live }}</ref>
Cates is the younger brother of professional ice hockey player ], who also began his NHL career with the Philadelphia Flyers.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.nbcsports.com/philadelphia/flyers/flyers-sign-college-free-agent-jackson-cates-brother-prospect-noah-cates-entry-level-contract |title=Flyers sign a college free agent, who is the brother of a prospect |first1=Jordan |last1=Hall |publisher=] |date=April 13, 2021 |access-date=January 14, 2022}}</ref>


==Career statistics== ==Career statistics==
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American ice hockey player (born 1999) Ice hockey player
Noah Cates
Born (1999-02-05) February 5, 1999 (age 25)
Stillwater, Minnesota, U.S.
Height 6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
Weight 194 lb (88 kg; 13 st 12 lb)
Position Left wing
Shoots Left
NHL team Philadelphia Flyers
National team  United States
NHL draft 137th overall, 2017
Philadelphia Flyers
Playing career 2022–present

Noah Allen Cates (born February 5, 1999) is an American professional ice hockey left wing for the Philadelphia Flyers of the National Hockey League (NHL). The Flyers selected Cates in the fifth round, with the 137th overall pick, of the 2017 NHL entry draft. Cates has also been a member of the United States men's national ice hockey team, serving as an alternate captain at the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing.

Born in Stillwater, Minnesota, Cates grew up practicing ice hockey with his older brother Jackson. After his time at Stillwater Area High School, he spent a season with the Omaha Lancers of the United States Hockey League (USHL) before joining the Minnesota Duluth Bulldogs for the 2018–19 season. Cates earned All-NCHC honors all four seasons at Duluth and won the 2019 NCAA Division I championship as a freshman. He joined the Flyers at the end of his college career, where he has found defensive success as a two-way forward but struggled offensively.

Early life

Cates was born February 5, 1999, in Stillwater, Minnesota, to Jeff and Jenny Cates. His uncle Jay played three seasons of college ice hockey with the Minnesota Golden Gophers, while his father won the 1988 NCAA Division III men's ice hockey tournament with the Wisconsin–River Falls Falcons. Cates began practicing hockey in his basement with this brother Jackson, and the pair played on the same childhood teams. A member of the Stillwater Area High School ice hockey team, Cates' overtime goal to send his team to the state tournament was featured on SportsCenter. The next year, he recorded 20 goals and 65 points in 25 games for Stillwater.

Rather than entering college immediately after high school in 2017, Cates spent time in the United States Hockey League (USHL) to improve physically and develop his frame. The Omaha Lancers had taken Cates in Phase I of the 2015 USHL draft, and at the end of his high school season, he joined the team for the remainder of the 2016–17 USHL season. In 11 games, Cates had two junior ice hockey goals and five assists. Shortly afterwards, the Philadelphia Flyers of the National Hockey League (NHL) selected Cates in the fifth round, with the 137th overall pick, of the 2017 NHL entry draft. After a slow start to the 2017–18 season, with six goals and 14 points in his first 22 games, Cates broke out for the remainder of the year, finishing his full season in Omaha with 21 goals and 55 points in 60 games, as well as a +21 plus–minus rating.

Playing career

College

Cates joined the Minnesota Duluth Bulldogs for the 2018–19 season, making his college hockey debut on October 6 against Minnesota. He scored his first goal the next day, combining with his brother for three of Duluth's four goals in their 7–4 loss to Minnesota. That January, Cates moved to the top line with Peter Krieger and Nick Swaney, the trio combining for 10 goals and 18 points in their first 18 games of the calendar year. Cates's first multi-goal game came on March 1, when he scored twice and assisted once in a 4–2 win over the Miami RedHawks, earning National Collegiate Hockey Conference (NCHC) Offensive Player of the Week honors for his performance. Finishing the season with nine goals and 23 points, Cates was named to the NCHC All-Rookie Team and was a finalist for NCHC Rookie of the Year. The Bulldogs shut out the UMass Minutemen to win the 2019 NCAA Division I men's ice hockey tournament, with Cates scoring in the 3–0 championship game.

Cates began the 2019–20 season playing on the same line as his brother, with six of their combined first eight goals of the season coming while the pair were on the ice together. Cates earned praise from coach Scott Sandelin that season for his consistency, physical play, and competitive nature. A natural left wing, Cates took over at center in place of his older brother at the end of February, when Jackson sustained a clavicle fracture. At the time the remainder of the 2019–20 season was canceled due to the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, Cates had 14 goals and 33 points in 34 games for the Bulldogs. He received All-NCHC First Team and AHCA All-American Second Team honors and was a finalist for the NCHC Forward of the Year award.

Going into the 2020–21 season, Cates was named captain of the Bulldogs, becoming the first junior captain in Duluth since Adam Krause in 2014. The NCHC also named Cates to their Preseason All-Conference Team. Taking on the role of top-line center for the Bulldogs after Justin Richards left to play for the New York Rangers, Cates saw a dip in offensive production during his junior season, with five goals and 19 points in 28 games. He was named to the All-NCHC Second Team, one of four Bulldogs to receive All-NCHC honors. The Bulldogs lost to the Minutemen in the 2021 NCAA Division I men's ice hockey tournament semifinals, with Cates recording an assist in the 3–2 overtime loss.

Rather than leaving college to begin his professional ice hockey career, Cates returned to the Bulldogs for the 2021–22 season, where he repeated as captain and as a Preseason All-Conference selection. The Bulldogs added three centers before the season, allowing Cates to move back to wing. He missed four games in February against the Denver Pioneers and North Dakota Fighting Hawks while attending the 2022 Winter Olympics, returning to score a shootout goal in the Bulldogs' February 22 win over the St. Cloud State Huskies. Finishing the season with 11 goals and 24 points in 35 games, Cates was an All-NCHC Honorable Mention. Duluth lost 2–1 to Denver in the regional finals of the 2022 NCAA Division I men's ice hockey tournament, and Cates finished his college ice hockey career with 39 goals and 99 points in 139 games.

Professional

On March 27, 2022, shortly after the end of his college season, Cates signed a two-year entry-level contract with the Flyers, which went into effect for the remainder of the 2021-22 NHL season. He made his NHL debut two days later, making three shots and starting on left wing in a 4–1 loss to his hometown Minnesota Wild. His first NHL goal came on April 5, in the first period of a 4–2 loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets. In 16 games to end the season, Cates recorded five goals and nine points, and he earned praise from interim coach Mike Yeo for his maturity and "really good hockey sense".

With Sean Couturier not ready for opening night, head coach John Tortorella moved Cates to center to start the 2022–23 season. After struggling out of the gate, scoring only one point in his first 11 games, he adjusted to the role throughout the season. Injuries to prominent players like Couturier, Cam Atkinson, and James van Riemsdyk forced Cates into a significant role as a rookie, where he served as a defensive-oriented two-way forward. By January and into February, Cates found chemistry and consistency playing on a line with Joel Farabee and Travis Konecny. One of four rookie forwards to play all 82 games during the 2022–23 season, Cates posted 13 goals and 38 points while leading all Flyers forwards with 1,456 minutes of ice time.

A restricted free agent at the end of the 2022–23 season, Cates re-signed with the Flyers for two years and $5.25 million on July 10, 2023. In preparation for the 2023–24 season, Cates worked on improving his offensive ability and his face-off skills. Although he continued to succeed defensively, Cates was dropped from the first to the fourth line in November after continuing to struggle with scoring. On November 25, Cates fractured his foot blocking a shot against the New York Islanders. At the time, he had played 119 consecutive games to begin his career. He missed the next 22 games, returning to the lineup on January 15 against the St. Louis Blues. With only four points in 21 games before the injury, Cates told reporters he approached his recovery as a "mental reset" to improve his confidence and strength. Filling in at center on nights when Couturier was unavailable, Cates predominantly played on the wing with Ryan Poehling and Garnet Hathaway. He finished the year with six goals and 18 points in 59 games and told reporters that his season had suffered due to "an identity crisis and then some confidence stuff, some injuries", and citing his focus on offense instead of defense as a struggle.

After serving as a healthy scratch for four of the Flyers' first five games of the 2024–25 season, Cates took over as a penalty kill specialist, drawing positive comparisons to Couturier for his defensive prowess. He found offensive success that December on a line with Bobby Brink and Tyson Foerster. The trio scored a combined 25 points in their first 15 games together, including a five-game goal streak for Cates.

International play

Medal record
Representing  United States
Ice hockey
World Junior Championships
Silver medal – second place 2019 Canada

Cates made his international ice hockey debut with the United States men's national junior ice hockey team at the 2019 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships in Canada. He finished the tournament with one goal and three points in seven games while playing a heavy part on Team USA's penalty kill. The one goal came against the Czech Republic in the tournament quarterfinals, off an assist from Jack Hughes. Cates and the United States won silver at the tournament, losing 3–2 to Finland in the championship game.

With NHL players not participating due to the disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, Cates was one of 15 college ice hockey players named to the United States men's national ice hockey team for the tournament at the 2022 Winter Olympics in Bejing. He was named one of three alternate captains for the tournament, serving behind captain Andy Miele. Playing wing on the third line, Cates had one goal in four games before Team USA was eliminated in a quarterfinal loss to Slovakia.

Personal life

Cates's older brother Jackson made his NHL debut with the Flyers in 2021, and he has most recently appeared with the Rockford IceHogs, the American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate of the Chicago Blackhawks.

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

Regular season Playoffs
Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM
2015–16 Omaha Lancers USHL 2 1 0 1 2 — — — — —
2016–17 Omaha Lancers USHL 11 2 5 7 6 — — — — —
2017–18 Omaha Lancers USHL 60 21 34 55 26 4 1 2 3 0
2018–19 U. of Minnesota Duluth NCHC 40 9 14 23 33 — — — — —
2019–20 U. of Minnesota Duluth NCHC 34 14 19 33 35 — — — — —
2020–21 U. of Minnesota Duluth NCHC 28 5 14 19 25 — — — — —
2021–22 U. of Minnesota Duluth NCHC 37 11 13 24 19 — — — — —
2021–22 Philadelphia Flyers NHL 16 5 4 9 4 — — — — —
2022–23 Philadelphia Flyers NHL 82 13 25 38 12 — — — — —
2023–24 Philadelphia Flyers NHL 59 6 12 18 0 — — — — —
NHL totals 157 24 41 65 16 — — — — —

Source: Elite Prospects

International

Year Team Event Result GP G A Pts PIM
2019 United States WJC 2nd place, silver medalist(s) 7 1 2 3 2
2022 United States OG 5th 4 1 0 1 2
Junior totals 7 1 2 3 2
Senior totals 4 1 0 1 2

Source: Elite Prospects

Awards and honors

Award Year(s) Ref.
College
AHCA All-American Second Team 2020
All-NCHC First Team 2020
All-NCHC Second Team 2021
All-NCHC Honorable Mention 2022
NCHC All-Rookie Team 2019
NCAA Division I men's ice hockey tournament champion 2019

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