Shawinigan

[ shuh-win-i-guhn ]

noun

1. a city in S Quebec, in E Canada.

Example Sentences

In nearby Shawinigan, home to 50,000 people, immigrants are encouraged to take trips to lumberjack villages, try activities like curling, and send their kids to summer camp for the Canadian wilderness experience.

From Reuters

Hamilton made significant changes in the rematch, allowing one power-play opportunity and outshooting Shawinigan 38-30 in regulation.

From Seattle Times

Antoine Coulombe stopped 39 of the 43 shots for Shawinigan.

From Seattle Times

Shawinigan, the 2012 Memorial Cup champions, finished second in the preliminary round, advancing with wins over Edmonton and Hamilton before dropping a 5-3 decision to host Saint John in the final round-robin game.

From Seattle Times

Hamilton struggled early in the event, falling to Saint John and Shawinigan before recording a 4-2 victory over Edmonton in its final preliminary round game to clinch its semifinal berth.

From Seattle Times