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NewsThe Philadelphia Flyers announced today they have signed free agent forward Jackson Cates from the University of Minnesota-Duluth to a two-year entry-level contract worth an average annual value (AAV) of 925K that begins this season, according to President of Hockey Operations and General Manager Chuck Fletcher."Jackson is a player that our staff has followed closely throughout his college career," said Brent Flahr, the Flyers Vice President &amp; Assistant General Manager. "He's a tenacious two-way center that has steadily improved his overall game each season. He's been an integral part of a very successful college program at UMD and we're excited to see him take his game to the next level."&nbsp;JACKSON CATES (KAYTS)POSITION: CenterPREVIOUS TEAM: University of Minnesota-Duluth (NCHC - NCAA)DRAFTED: UndraftedAGE: 23 (9-28-1997)BORN: Stillwater, MinnesotaVITALS: 6'0", 190 poundsSHOOTS: Left&nbsp;* Cates turns professional after three seasons at the University of Minnesota-Duluth where he helped the Bulldogs win the 2019 National Championship.&nbsp;* He is the older brother of Noah Cates - the Flyers' fifth round draft pick (137th overall) in the 2017 NHL Entry Draft.&nbsp;* Cates increased his scoring in each of his three seasons with the Bulldogs, despite having played less games in each of the seasons.&nbsp;* He recorded 11 goals and 16 assists for 27 points in 28 games this past year, helping UMD reach the Frozen Four.&nbsp;* He scored the opening goal of a 3-2 win over North Dakota, which lasted five overtimes - and became the longest game ever played in NCAA Hockey Tournament history - to reach the Frozen Four.&nbsp;* Over his three seasons at UMD, he produced 27 goals and 37 assists for 64 points in 96 collegiate games.&nbsp;* He was named to the NCHC Academic All-Conference team for the 2018-19 and 2019-20 seasons.&nbsp;* Jackson was invited and participated in the Flyers annual summer Development Camp in 2019.View Less

NewsThe Philadelphia Flyers announced today they have signed free agent forward Jackson Cates from the University of Minnesota-Duluth to a two-year entry-level contract worth an average annual value (AAV) of 925K that begins this season, according to President of Hockey Operations and General Manager Chuck Fletcher."Jackson is a player that our staff has followed closely throughout his college career," said Brent Flahr, the Flyers Vice President &amp; Assistant General Manager. "He's a tenacious two-way center that has steadily improved his overall game each season. He's been an integral...

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