Shawinigan Cataractes completed the following transaction today:

The Cataractes sent defenseman Jonathan Narbonne to Moncton for defenseman Patrick Downe, 2^nd round 2013, 3^rd round 2014 and 5^th round 2013. Downe, a twenty years old defenseman, got 1 goal and one assist  for two points since the beginning of the season and he compiled a record of plus-minus -3.

"This is a very dificult trade for me because Jonathan was a one of our leader and all the guys appreciated him but it's a good trade for the organization", said the GM Martin Mondou.

Downe should play his first game with the Cataractes friday, against Chicoutimi, at Bionest centre.