Noah Cates
| Position | Center / Left Wing | Current Team | Philadelphia Flyers |
| Shoots | Left | Current Contract | 4 years |
| Height | 6'2" | Expires | 2028-29 |
| Weight (lbs) | 194 | Expiry Age (Jun 30) | 30 |
| Age | 26 (Feb 5, 1999) | Expiry Status | UFA |
| Drafted | 2017, Round 5, Overall 137 (PHI) |
| Date | Team | Transaction | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 3, 2025 | Philadelphia Flyers | Signed 4 years @ $4.000M AAV starting in 2025-26 | |
| Jul 10, 2023 | Philadelphia Flyers | Signed 2 years @ $2.625M AAV starting in 2023-24 | |
| Mar 27, 2022 | Philadelphia Flyers | Signed to an entry level contract. |
5v5 Individual Stats
| Season | Team(s) | GP | TOI | G/60 | A/60 | Pts/60 | xG/60 | GAE/60 | Sh% | xSh% | Sh%AE | %SA Rush | %SA Reb. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-22 | PHI | 16 | 191:01 | 1.26 | 1.26 | 2.51 | 0.90 | 0.35 | 18.18 | 13.09 | 5.09 | 6.67 | 6.67 |
| 2022-23 | PHI | 82 | 1086:19 | 0.44 | 0.94 | 1.38 | 0.56 | -0.11 | 9.76 | 12.26 | -2.51 | 0.00 | 14.29 |
| 2023-24 | PHI | 59 | 654:23 | 0.46 | 0.92 | 1.38 | 0.68 | -0.22 | 7.25 | 10.69 | -3.44 | 2.04 | 8.16 |
| 2024-25 | PHI | 78 | 974:58 | 0.80 | 0.86 | 1.66 | 0.71 | 0.09 | 14.77 | 13.04 | 1.74 | 0.00 | 8.59 |
5v5 On Ice Stats
| Season | Team(s) | GP | TOI | SAF/60 | GF/60 | xGF/60 | SAA/60 | GA/60 | xGA/60 | GF% | xGF% | xGF Rel | xGA Rel | xGF% Rel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-22 | PHI | 16 | 191:01 | 43.66 | 3.14 | 2.63 | 39.26 | 2.20 | 2.39 | 58.82 | 52.40 | 0.26 | -0.43 | 6.66 |
| 2022-23 | PHI | 82 | 1086:19 | 38.28 | 2.32 | 2.21 | 40.49 | 2.15 | 2.43 | 51.85 | 47.59 | -0.27 | -0.25 | -0.44 |
| 2023-24 | PHI | 59 | 654:23 | 46.76 | 2.29 | 2.86 | 32.92 | 3.03 | 1.90 | 43.10 | 60.08 | 0.26 | -0.44 | 7.54 |
| 2024-25 | PHI | 78 | 974:58 | 37.97 | 2.46 | 2.42 | 37.97 | 2.15 | 2.19 | 53.33 | 52.42 | -0.03 | 0.02 | -0.61 |
NHL Edge Stats
| Skating | Shooting | Zone Time | |||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | GP | Top Speed | Bursts>20/mi | Avg. Speed | ES Avg. Speed | Top Speed | Avg. Speed | %Long Range | %Mid Range | %High Danger | ES DZ% | ES NZ% | ES OZ% |
| 2021-22 | 16 | 20.9 | 0.2 | 9.8 | 9.9 | 82.7 | 48.6 | 9.5 | 28.6 | 61.9 | 39.7 | 18.0 | 42.3 |
| 2022-23 | 82 | 21.8 | 0.2 | 9.4 | 9.8 | 86.4 | 34.3 | 5.3 | 33.0 | 61.7 | 41.5 | 18.4 | 40.1 |
| 2023-24 | 59 | 22.0 | 0.2 | 9.6 | 9.8 | 86.6 | 37.4 | 17.3 | 34.6 | 48.1 | 37.6 | 18.5 | 43.9 |
| 2024-25 | 78 | 22.4 | 0.2 | 9.7 | 9.8 | 89.6 | 50.7 | 10.9 | 29.3 | 59.8 | 39.8 | 18.5 | 41.7 |
Legend
| Percentile 0-25 | Percentile 25-50 | Percentile 50-75 | Percentile 75-100 |
5v5 Lines
| Season | Teammate | Teammate | Team | TOI | GF/60 | GA/60 | GF% | xGF/60 | xGA/60 | xGF% | xGF Rel | xGA Rel | xGF% Rel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | PHI | 3.10 | 2.35 | 56.86 | 2.60 | 2.03 | 56.11 | 0.13 | -0.14 | 2.90 | |||
| 2024-25 | PHI | 0.81 | 1.63 | 33.33 | 2.08 | 2.55 | 44.90 | -0.43 | 0.50 | -10.13 | |||
| 2024-25 | PHI | 4.02 | 0.00 | 100.00 | 1.11 | 2.34 | 32.08 | -1.37 | 0.15 | -20.97 | |||
| 2024-25 | PHI | 0.00 | 0.00 | - | 1.65 | 1.16 | 58.73 | -0.59 | -1.54 | 13.32 | |||
| 2024-25 | PHI | 2.71 | 0.00 | 100.00 | 2.26 | 2.43 | 48.16 | -0.29 | 0.28 | -6.04 | |||
| 2023-24 | PHI | 2.62 | 2.62 | 50.00 | 3.32 | 1.81 | 64.75 | 0.84 | -0.49 | 12.88 | |||
| 2023-24 | PHI | 2.34 | 1.75 | 57.14 | 2.69 | 1.56 | 63.29 | -0.11 | -0.80 | 9.04 | |||
| 2023-24 | PHI | 1.47 | 2.94 | 33.33 | 2.17 | 1.38 | 61.11 | -0.39 | -0.77 | 6.79 | |||
| 2023-24 | PHI | 0.00 | 1.60 | 0.00 | 1.54 | 1.55 | 49.84 | -1.06 | -0.75 | -3.18 | |||
| 2023-24 | PHI | 1.82 | 1.82 | 50.00 | 1.08 | 1.62 | 40.09 | -1.60 | -0.47 | -16.11 | |||
| 2023-24 | PHI | 2.64 | 7.93 | 25.00 | 2.94 | 3.23 | 47.65 | 0.32 | 0.97 | -6.11 | |||
| 2023-24 | PHI | 0.00 | 0.00 | - | 5.80 | 1.37 | 80.90 | 3.10 | -0.45 | 21.13 | |||
| 2022-23 | PHI | 2.45 | 2.45 | 50.00 | 2.15 | 3.22 | 40.03 | -0.42 | 0.60 | -9.47 | |||
| 2022-23 | PHI | 0.70 | 1.40 | 33.33 | 2.03 | 2.30 | 46.86 | -0.40 | -0.35 | -1.03 | |||
| 2022-23 | PHI | 6.27 | 4.48 | 58.33 | 3.65 | 2.49 | 59.46 | 1.23 | -0.06 | 10.71 | |||
| 2022-23 | PHI | 0.97 | 0.00 | 100.00 | 1.49 | 1.77 | 45.69 | -0.69 | -1.21 | 3.38 | |||
| 2022-23 | PHI | 3.11 | 5.18 | 37.50 | 2.82 | 2.15 | 56.71 | 0.47 | -0.54 | 10.13 | |||
| 2022-23 | PHI | 1.07 | 1.07 | 50.00 | 2.07 | 2.03 | 50.50 | -0.25 | -0.55 | 3.19 | |||
| 2022-23 | PHI | 0.00 | 2.94 | 0.00 | 2.24 | 3.92 | 36.34 | -0.26 | 1.26 | -12.07 | |||
| 2022-23 | PHI | 1.73 | 1.73 | 50.00 | 2.78 | 3.17 | 46.74 | 0.33 | 0.41 | -0.28 | |||
| 2022-23 | PHI | 1.79 | 1.79 | 50.00 | 2.09 | 2.87 | 42.08 | -0.15 | 0.03 | -1.93 | |||
| 2022-23 | PHI | 3.58 | 0.00 | 100.00 | 2.66 | 1.52 | 63.66 | -0.03 | -1.13 | 13.30 | |||
| 2022-23 | PHI | 7.59 | 5.06 | 60.00 | 2.82 | 1.43 | 66.39 | 0.59 | -1.47 | 22.95 | |||
| 2022-23 | PHI | 2.63 | 0.00 | 100.00 | 1.56 | 1.90 | 45.11 | -0.87 | -0.66 | -3.62 | |||
| 2021-22 | PHI | 4.00 | 1.33 | 75.00 | 3.59 | 2.45 | 59.46 | 1.17 | -0.37 | 13.25 | |||
| 2021-22 | PHI | 7.71 | 0.00 | 100.00 | 2.92 | 2.31 | 55.81 | 0.56 | -0.49 | 10.13 | |||
| 2021-22 | PHI | 7.75 | 5.16 | 60.00 | 3.00 | 3.90 | 43.49 | 0.44 | 1.37 | -6.79 |
Glossary
| Type | Statistic | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | G/60 | Goals Against per 60 minutes. |
| Individual | A/60 | Assists per 60 minutes. |
| Individual | Pts/60 | Points per 60 minutes. |
| Individual | xG/60 | Expected Goals per 60 minutes. |
| Individual | GAE/60 | Goals Above Expected (G/60 - xG/60). |
| Individual | Sh% | Shooting Percentage. |
| Individual | xSh% | Expected Shooting Percentage. |
| Individual | Sh%AE | Shooting percentage above expected (Sh% - xSh%). |
| Individual | %SA Rush | Percentage of shot attempts determined to be on the rush. |
| Individual | %SA Reb. | Percentage of shot attempts determined to be from rebounds. |
| On Ice | SAF/60 | Shot Attempts For per 60 minutes. |
| On Ice | GF/60 | Goals For per 60 minutes. |
| On Ice | xGF/60 | Expected Goals For per 60 minutes. |
| On Ice | SAA/60 | Shot Attempts Against per 60 minutes (lower is better). |
| On Ice | GA/60 | Goals Against per 60 minutes (lower is better). |
| On Ice | xGA/60 | Expected Goals Against per 60 minutes (lower is better). |
| On Ice | GF% | Goals For Percentage = Goals For / (Goals For + Goals Against) |
| On Ice | xGF% | Expected Goals For Percentage = Expected Goals For / (Expected Goals For + Expected Goals Against) |
| On Ice | xGF Rel | xGF/60 when On Ice - xGF/60 when not On Ice. |
| On Ice | xGA Rel | xGA/60 when On Ice - xGA/60 when not On Ice (lower is better). |
| On Ice | xGF% Rel | xGF% when On Ice - xGF% when not On Ice. |
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Current Contract
Standard Contract (RFA) ( ) (0 ratings)
Standard Contract (RFA) ( ) (0 ratings)
| Season | Age* | Clause | Cap Hit | AAV | Perf. Bonus | Sign. Bonus | Salary | Compensation | Minors Salary | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-24 | 24 | $2,625,000 | $2,625,000 | - | - | $2,625,000 | $2,625,000 | $2,625,000 | RFA-arb | ||
| 2024-25 | 25 | $2,625,000 | $2,625,000 | - | - | $2,625,000 | $2,625,000 | $2,625,000 | RFA-arb | ||
| Total | - | - | $5,250,000 | $5,250,000 | $5,250,000 |
Entry Level Contract ( ) (0 ratings)
| Season | Age* | Clause | Cap Hit | AAV | Perf. Bonus | Sign. Bonus | Salary | Compensation | Minors Salary | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-22 | 22 | $925,000 | $1,137,500 | - | $92,500 | $832,500 | $925,000 | $70,000 | ELC | ||
| 2022-23 | 23 | $925,000 | $1,137,500 | $425,000 | $92,500 | $832,500 | $925,000 | $70,000 | ELC | ||
| Total | $425,000 | $185,000 | $1,665,000 | $1,850,000 | $140,000 |
Career Statistics
| Regular Season | Playoffs | |||||||||||||||||||
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| Season | League | Team | GP | G | A | Pts | +/- | PIM | Shots | Sh% | TOI/G | GP | G | A | Pts | +/- | PIM | Shots | Sh% | TOI/G |
| 2008-09 | Brick Invitational | Minnesota Blades | 5 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 2 | ||||||||
| 2014-15 | UMHSEHL | Team Southwest | 5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | ||||||||||||||
| 2014-15 | USHS-MN | Stillwater High | 25 | 13 | 17 | 30 | 10 | 3 | ||||||||||||
| 2015-16 | USHL | Omaha Lancers | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | |||||||||||||
| 2015-16 | USHS-MN | Stillwater High | 25 | 20 | 34 | 54 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 2 | ||||||||
| 2015-16 | UMHSEHL | Team MPLS Magazine | 20 | 3 | 12 | 15 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 4 | ||||||||||
| 2016-17 | USHL | Omaha Lancers | 11 | 2 | 5 | 7 | -3 | 6 | ||||||||||||
| 2016-17 | USA-S17 | Team Gold | 5 | 1 | 2 | 3 | ||||||||||||||
| 2016-17 | MNHP-17 | B17 - Red (Final 54) | 3 | 0 | 2 | 2 | ||||||||||||||
| 2016-17 | USHS-MN | Stillwater High | 25 | 20 | 45 | 65 | 10 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 2 | ||||||||
| 2016-17 | UMHSEHL | Team MPLS Magazine | 21 | 9 | 15 | 24 | 10 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | ||||||||
| 2017-18 | USHL | Omaha Lancers | 60 | 21 | 34 | 55 | +21 | 26 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -1 | |||||||
| 2018-19 | NCAA | Univ. of Minnesota-Duluth | 40 | 9 | 14 | 23 | +12 | 33 | ||||||||||||
| 2018-19 | WJC-20 | USA U20 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 3 | +2 | 2 | ||||||||||||
| 2019-20 | NCAA | Univ. of Minnesota-Duluth | 34 | 14 | 19 | 33 | +7 | 35 | ||||||||||||
| 2020-21 | NCAA | Univ. of Minnesota-Duluth | 28 | 5 | 14 | 19 | +6 | 25 | ||||||||||||
| 2021-22 | NCAA | Univ. of Minnesota-Duluth | 37 | 11 | 13 | 24 | +4 | 19 | ||||||||||||
| 2021-22 | NHL | Philadelphia Flyers | 16 | 5 | 4 | 9 | +4 | 4 | 23 | 21.7 | 13:15 | |||||||||
| 2021-22 | OG | USA | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | +2 | 2 | ||||||||||||
| 2022-23 | NHL | Philadelphia Flyers | 82 | 13 | 25 | 38 | +3 | 12 | 107 | 12.1 | 17:46 | |||||||||
| 2023-24 | NHL | Philadelphia Flyers | 59 | 6 | 12 | 18 | -8 | 78 | 7.7 | 13:48 | ||||||||||
| 2024-25 | NHL | Philadelphia Flyers | 78 | 16 | 21 | 37 | +3 | 14 | 110 | 14.5 | 15:53 | |||||||||
| NHL Career | 235 | 40 | 62 | 102 | +2 | 30 | 318 | 12.6 | 15:50 | |||||||||||