Shawinigan Cataractes

The Shawinigan Cataractes (French: Cataractes de Shawinigan) are a Canadian junior ice hockey team in the Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League. The team is based in Shawinigan, Quebec. The Cataractes have been previously known as the Shawinigan Bruins until 1973, and were called the Shawinigan Dynamos from 1973 to 1978.

The Cataractes play their home games at the Centre Gervais Auto. The former home of the team was Aréna Jacques Plante. Over the course of their 43-year history, they did not win any League championships or Memorial Cups until they were chosen to host the 2012 Memorial Cup tournament, as they became only the second team to play in the tie-breaker and win in overtime in front of a sellout hometown crowd.

The Shawinigan Cataractes are a professional ice hockey team based in Shawinigan, Quebec, Canada. They are a member of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League (QMJHL) and compete in the league's East Division. The team was founded in 1969 and has a rich history of success in the QMJHL.

The Cataractes are known for their passionate fan base and competitive spirit on the ice. They have produced numerous NHL players over the years, including Jonathan Marchessault, Anthony Beauvillier, and Brandon Gormley.

The team plays their home games at the Centre Gervais Auto, a state-of-the-art arena that can hold over 4,000 fans. The Cataractes' blue and white jerseys are iconic in the QMJHL and represent the team's strong tradition of excellence in Canadian ice hockey.

Overall, the Shawinigan Cataractes are a respected and formidable team in the QMJHL, consistently competing for championships and showcasing top talent in the world of Canadian ice hockey.