Shawinigan Cataractes

The Shawinigan Cataractes (French: Cataractes de Shawinigan) are a junior ice hockey team in the Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League. The team is based in Shawinigan, Quebec, Canada. 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. The team was founded in 1969 and has been a member of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League (QMJHL) since 1973. The Cataractes play their home games at the Centre Gervais Auto, which has a seating capacity of 4,200.

The team has a rich history of success, having won the QMJHL championship three times (1984, 2009, 2012) and the Memorial Cup once (2012). The Cataractes have also produced many NHL players, including Mario Lemieux, Marc-Andre Fleury, and Jonathan Marchessault.

The team's logo features a fierce-looking cat with sharp claws and teeth, ready to pounce on its prey. The team's colors are blue, white, and black, which are prominently displayed on their jerseys and merchandise.

The Shawinigan Cataractes are known for their fast-paced, physical style of play, and their passionate fan base. They are a team that always gives their all on the ice and never backs down from a challenge. Whether you're a die-hard fan or a casual observer, watching the Cataractes play is always an exciting experience.