1996-97 International Hockey League Standings
1996-97 International Hockey League Teams, Rosters and Statistics
1996-97 International Hockey League Statistical Leaders
1996-97 IHL Regular Season Standings
| Team | W | L | SoW | SoL | Pts. | GF | GA | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Conference | |||||||||
| Central | |||||||||
| Indianapolis Ice | 44 | 29 | 0 | 9 | 97 | 289 | 230 | Lost in 1st Round | |
| Cleveland Lumberjacks | 40 | 32 | 0 | 10 | 90 | 286 | 280 | Lost in 3rd Round | |
| Michigan K-Wings | 31 | 44 | 0 | 7 | 69 | 208 | 272 | Lost in 1st Round | |
| Fort Wayne Komets | 28 | 47 | 0 | 7 | 63 | 223 | 318 | ||
| Northeast | |||||||||
| Detroit Vipers | 57 | 17 | 0 | 8 | 122 | 280 | 188 | Won League Championship | |
| Orlando Solar Bears | 53 | 24 | 0 | 5 | 111 | 305 | 232 | Lost in 2nd Round | |
| Cincinnati Cyclones | 43 | 29 | 0 | 10 | 96 | 254 | 248 | Lost in 1st Round | |
| Quebec Rafales | 41 | 30 | 0 | 11 | 93 | 267 | 248 | Lost in 2nd Round | |
| Grand Rapids Griffins | 40 | 30 | 0 | 12 | 92 | 244 | 246 | Lost in 1st Round | |
| Western Conference | |||||||||
| Midwest | |||||||||
| San Antonio Dragons | 45 | 30 | 0 | 7 | 97 | 276 | 278 | Lost in 2nd Round | |
| Kansas City Blades | 38 | 29 | 0 | 15 | 91 | 271 | 270 | Lost in 1st Round | |
| Chicago Wolves | 40 | 36 | 0 | 6 | 86 | 276 | 290 | Lost in 1st Round | |
| Milwaukee Admirals | 38 | 36 | 0 | 8 | 84 | 253 | 298 | Lost in 1st Round | |
| Manitoba Moose | 32 | 40 | 0 | 10 | 74 | 262 | 300 | ||
| Southwest | |||||||||
| Long Beach Ice Dogs | 54 | 19 | 0 | 9 | 117 | 309 | 247 | Lost League Championship | |
| Houston Aeros | 44 | 30 | 0 | 8 | 96 | 247 | 228 | Lost in 3rd Round | |
| Utah Grizzlies | 43 | 33 | 0 | 6 | 92 | 259 | 254 | Lost in 2nd Round | |
| Las Vegas Thunder | 41 | 34 | 0 | 7 | 89 | 287 | 299 | Lost in 1st Round | |
| Phoenix Roadrunners | 27 | 42 | 0 | 13 | 67 | 239 | 309 | ||
