What league does Shawinigan Cataractes play in?

Shawinigan Cataractes play in the QMJHL.

When was Shawinigan Cataractes founded?

Shawinigan Cataractes was founded in 1969 in Shawinigan, QC, CAN, Canada.

Where is Shawinigan Cataractes based?

Shawinigan Cataractes is based in Shawinigan, QC, CAN.

Who is the head coach of Shawinigan Cataractes?

The head coach of Shawinigan Cataractes is Daniel Renaud.

Who is the captain of Shawinigan Cataractes?

The captain of Shawinigan Cataractes is Alexis Bonefon.

What arena does Shawinigan Cataractes play in?

Shawinigan Cataractes play their home games at Centre Gervais Auto in Shawinigan, QC, CAN.

Who is the general manager of Shawinigan Cataractes?

The general manager of Shawinigan Cataractes is Martin Mondou.

What are the team colors of Shawinigan Cataractes?

The team colors of Shawinigan Cataractes are Blue + Gold.

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2023-2024 Shawinigan Cataractes Roster

	#	Player	A	Born	Birthplace	HT	WT	S
GOALTENDERS
	#29	Rémi Delafontaine (G)	21	2004	Sherbrooke, QC, CAN	6'0"	187	L
	#29	Mathys Fernandez (G)	20	2005	Blainville, QC, CAN	6'0"	185	L
	#35	Félix Hamel (G)	20	2005	Trois-Rivières, QC, CAN	6'3"	196	L
	#31	Mathis Langevin (G)	19	2006	St-Zotique, QC, CAN	6'4"	201	L
DEFENSEMEN
	#71	Alexis Beaulac (D)	21	2004	Trois-Rivières, QC, CAN	6'5"	201	R
	#24	Angus Booth (D)	21	2004	Montréal, QC, CAN	6'0"	176	L
	#12	Mickaël Chapdelaine (D)	18	2007	Louiseville, QC, CAN	5'8"	174	L
	#3	Julien Lanthier (D)	20	2006	St-Eustache, QC, CAN	6'0"	185	L
	#2	Justin Lemay (D)	20	2006	Alma, QC, CAN	6'2"	194	L
	#28	Noah McKinnon (D)	18	2007	Québec, QC, CAN	5'10"	172	R
	#8	Isaac Ménard (D)"A"	21	2004	Trois-Rivières, QC, CAN	5'10"	174	L
	#6	Félix Plamondon (D)	19	2006	St-Raymond, QC, CAN	6'2"	174	L
	#5	Mathieu Plante (D)	19	2006	Québec, QC, CAN	6'0"	179	L
	#49	Jordan Tourigny (D)"A"	20	2005	Québec, QC, CAN	6'0"	190	R
FORWARDS
	#11	Éli Baillargeon (LW)	20	2005	Shefford, QC, CAN	5'9"	176	L
	#89	Maxim Barbashyov (LW/RW)	22	2003	Moskva, RUS	6'2"	192	L
	#61	Alexis Bonefon (LW)"C"	22	2004	St-Jean-sur-Richelieu, QC, CAN	6'1"	192	L
	#53	Leo Braillard (LW/RW)	20	2005	La Chaux-de-Fonds, SUI	5'11"	174	L
	#93	Mavrick Brunet (C)	19	2006	Laval, QC, CAN	6'0"	181	L
	#88	Cole Chandler (C/LW)	18	2007	Bedford, NS, CAN	6'1"	185	L
	#92	Evan Courtois (LW)	20	2005	St-Christophe-d'Arthabaska, QC, CAN	6'1"	176	L
	#63	Jérémy D'Astous (RW)	21	2004	Saint-Eugène-de-Ladrière, QC, CAN	5'9"	143	R
	#5	Lou-Félix Denis (RW/LW)	22	2003	Farnham, QC, CAN	5'10"	172	R
	#96	Kody Dupuis (C)	20	2006	St. Paul, MN, USA	5'9"	179	L
	#86	Vince Elie (RW)	20	2005	Montréal, QC, CAN	5'8"	198	R
	#78	Natan Éthier (LW)	20	2005	Rosemère, QC, CAN	6'1"	161	L
	#81	Jordan Forget (RW)	19	2006	Trois-Rivières, QC, CAN	5'11"	176	R
		Vincent Gauthier (RW)	21	2005	St-Zotique, QC, CAN	6'1"	209	R
		Olivier Groulx (LW)	18	2007	St-Lazare, QC, CAN	6'1"	185	L
	#44	Thomas Hébert (RW/D)	21	2005	Mercier, QC, CAN	6'2"	203	R
	#97	Jiří Klíma (LW)	19	2006	Suchý Dul, CZE	5'11"	196	L
	#55	Félix Lacerte (RW)	19	2006	Trois-Rivières, QC, CAN	5'10"	176	L
	#10	Jacob Lachance (C)	19	2006	Shawinigan, QC, CAN	5'8"	163	L
	#77	Reece Peitzsche (LW)	19	2006	Beaverbank, NS, CAN	6'1"	196	L
	#63	Yannik Ponzetto (LW)	19	2006	Kloten, SUI	6'2"	185	L
	#89	Tristan Roy (LW)"A"	22	2003	St-Cyrille-de-Wendover, QC, CAN	6'1"	201	L
	#82	Jan Sprynar (RW)	20	2005	Zatec, CZE	6'1"	170	R
	#72	Brett Yuzik (RW)	19	2006	Candiac, QC, CAN	6'4"	187	L

Position: G: 4, D: 8, F: 20Av Age: 18.06 yearsAv Ht: 6'0"Av Wt: 181 lbsCompare with other teams »

2023-2024 Shawinigan Cataractes Staff

Head CoachDaniel Renaud
Asst. CoachEric Bouchard
Asst. CoachPhilippe Roy
Goaltending CoachSteve Mongrain
General ManagerMartin Mondou
Asst. General ManagerMario Carrière
Asst. Athletic TherapistFrancis Bellemare
Asst. Dir. of Hockey OperationsPascal Dupuis
Athletic TherapistMariane Allard
Dir. of Player DevelopmentPascal Dupuis
Equipment ManagerRené Arbour
ScoutFélix Riopel
Video CoachTristan Mondou

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2023-2024 Shawinigan Cataractes Captains

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Alexis Bonefon

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Shawinigan Cataractes Facts

Plays in: Quï¿½bec Maritimes Junior Hockey League
Team Colors: Blue + Gold
Town: Shawinigan, QC, CAN Map
Founded: 1969

2023-2024 Shawinigan Cataractes Roster Facts

Nationalities

32 players
3 players
2 players
1 player

Experience

Shawinigan Cataractes: 2 589 GP
AHL: 1 GP

Affiliated Team(s)

Arena Information

Arena Name: Centre Gervais Auto
Location: Shawinigan, QC, CAN
Capacity: 5 195
Construction Year: 2008

Shawinigan Cataractes Games

date	home	visiting	score	league
02/12/2026 11:00 PM UTC	Halifax Mooseheads	Shawinigan Cataractes	-	QMJHL
02/11/2026 11:00 PM UTC	Charlottetown Islanders	Shawinigan Cataractes	-	QMJHL
02/07/2026 09:00 PM UTC	Shawinigan Cataractes	Baie-Comeau Drakkar	5 - 2	QMJHL
02/07/2026 12:00 AM UTC	Shawinigan Cataractes	Rimouski Océanic	6 - 4	QMJHL
02/01/2026 09:00 PM UTC	Chicoutimi Saguenéens	Shawinigan Cataractes	1 - 3	QMJHL

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Shawinigan Cataractes History and Standings

season	league	GP	W	L	T	OTW	OTL	GF	GA	PTS	PPG	rank	postseason
2025-2026	QMJHL	49	30	15	-	-	4	199	162	64	1.31	2	-
2024-2025	QMJHL	64	38	18	-	-	8	253	190	84	1.31	2	Semifinal loss
2023-2024	QMJHL	68	30	34	-	-	4	195	215	64	0.94	4	Eighth Final Loss
2022-2023	QMJHL	68	29	34	-	-	5	209	236	63	0.93	3	Eighth Final Loss
2021-2022	QMJHL	68	40	24	-	-	4	235	190	84	1.24	2	Champion
2020-2021	QMJHL	34	21	10	-	-	3	125	109	45	1.32	2	Eighth Final Loss
2019-2020	QMJHL	63	29	32	-	-	2	227	245	60	0.95	4	Playoffs Cancelled
2018-2019	QMJHL	68	14	49	-	-	5	188	347	33	0.49	4	First round loss
2017-2018	QMJHL	68	16	45	-	-	7	183	298	39	0.57	6	Did not make playoffs
2016-2017	QMJHL	68	42	20	-	-	6	258	184	90	1.32	1	First round loss
2015-2016	QMJHL	68	44	19	-	-	5	281	220	93	1.37	1	Final loss
2014-2015	QMJHL	68	39	26	-	-	3	259	214	81	1.19	3	First round loss
2013-2014	QMJHL	68	20	39	-	-	9	163	251	49	0.72	6	First round loss
2012-2013	QMJHL	68	15	46	-	-	7	154	284	37	0.54	6	Did not make playoffs
2011-2012	QMJHL	68	45	16	-	-	7	274	179	97	1.43	1	Quarterfinal loss
2010-2011	QMJHL	68	42	23	-	-	2	250	202	87	1.28	4	Conference SF loss
2009-2010	QMJHL	68	31	29	-	-	8	217	240	70	1.03	10	First round loss
2008-2009	QMJHL	68	51	14	-	-	3	308	183	105	1.54	2	Final loss
2007-2008	QMJHL	70	33	33	-	-	4	226	241	70	1	12	Conference QF loss
2006-2007	QMJHL	70	25	39	-	-	6	228	301	56	0.8	16	Conference QF loss
2005-2006	QMJHL	70	37	28	-	-	5	285	278	79	1.13	10	Conference SF loss
2004-2005	QMJHL	70	31	25	12	-	2	199	188	76	1.09	7	First round loss
2003-2004	QMJHL	70	39	21	4	-	6	259	215	88	1.26	5	Quarterfinal loss
2002-2003	QMJHL	72	25	35	8	-	4	209	249	62	0.86	12	Conference SF loss
2001-2002	QMJHL	72	43	21	5	-	3	288	200	94	1.31	2	Conference Final loss
2000-2001	QMJHL	72	54	10	6	-	2	375	192	116	1.61	1	Conference Final loss
1999-2000	QMJHL	72	37	25	5	-	5	295	257	84	1.17	6	Conference SF loss
1998-1999	QMJHL	70	44	22	4	-	-	275	212	92	1.31	3	Conference SF loss
1997-1998	QMJHL	70	40	24	6	-	-	262	217	86	1.23	4	Conference QF loss
1996-1997	QMJHL	70	41	24	5	-	-	277	232	87	1.24	4	Conference SF loss

Shawinigan Cataractes Tournament Statistics

season	tournament	GP	W	L	T	OTW	OTL	GF	GA	PTS	PPG	rank	postseason
2021-2022	Memorial Cup	3	2	1	-	-	0	10	10	6	2	2	Semifinal loss
2011-2012	Memorial Cup	3	1	2	-	-	-	10	10	2	0.67	4	Champion
1984-1985	Memorial Cup	3	2	1	-	-	-	14	7	4	1.33	1	Final loss

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