| Cajun Catahoulas | |
|---|---|
| [[{{{current}}}]] | |
| Conference | Western States Hockey League |
| Division | Midwest |
| Founded | 2005 |
| History | Cajun Catahoulas 2005-present |
| Home arena | Louisiana HockeyPlex |
| City | Carencro, Louisiana |
| General manager | Ron Handy |
| Head coach | Ron Handy |
| Minor league affiliates | Indiana Ice |
The Cajun Catahoulas were a Junior A Tier III hockey team, based in Carencro, Louisiana, which is located just outside Lafayette. Initially announced in May 2005[1] as a Junior B team, the Catahoulas were promoted to Junior A Tier III in August 2007.[2] Competing in the Midwest division of the Western States Hockey League (WSHL), the team played their first season in 2005-2006. The Catahoula name was chosen as the Catahoula Leopard Dog is the state dog of Louisiana.
The WSHL 2007-08 Cajun Catahoulas have moved their team and operations to North Richland Hills Texas to become the Texas Renegades. The Renegades will play the 2008-09 WSHL season under new ownership. Ron Handy will continue as the General Mgr. of the Team.