Shawn William Bates (born April 3, 1975 in Medford, Massachusetts) is an American former professional ice hockey center.

Bates is remembered most for scoring on a penalty shot in Game 4 of the Islanders' Eastern Conference Quarterfinal playoff series against the Toronto Maple Leafs.

After injuries limited Bates to two games in 2007-08, he was placed on waivers by the Islanders on June 27, 2008 and ultimately had his contract bought out.

HIFK lost the game but Bates scored one goal and 3 assists in his debut, which attracted praise from his Head Coach Kari Jalonen.

Threw out the ceremonial first pitch at the Championship Game of the Medford, MA Little League City Series in June 1993.