1996-97 Central Hockey League Standings
1996-97 Central Hockey League Teams, Rosters and Statistics
1996-97 Central Hockey League Statistical Leaders
1996-97 CHL Regular Season Standings
| Team | W | L | SoW | SoL | Pts. | GF | GA | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern | |||||||||
| Huntsville Channel Cats | 39 | 24 | 0 | 3 | 81 | 311 | 297 | Lost in 2nd Round | |
| Macon Whoopee | 38 | 24 | 0 | 4 | 80 | 276 | 237 | Lost in 1st Round | |
| Memphis Riverkings | 35 | 27 | 0 | 4 | 74 | 278 | 260 | Lost League Championship | |
| Columbus Cottonmouths | 32 | 28 | 0 | 6 | 70 | 292 | 291 | Lost in 1st Round | |
| Nashville Nighthawks | 12 | 52 | 0 | 2 | 26 | 219 | 359 | ||
| Western | |||||||||
| Oklahoma City Blazers | 48 | 12 | 0 | 6 | 102 | 307 | 200 | Lost in 1st Round | |
| Fort Worth Fire | 45 | 16 | 0 | 5 | 95 | 279 | 210 | Won League Championship | |
| Tulsa Oilers | 30 | 32 | 0 | 4 | 64 | 286 | 284 | Lost in 1st Round | |
| Wichita Thunder | 25 | 31 | 0 | 10 | 60 | 279 | 324 | Lost in 2nd Round | |
| San Antonio Iguanas | 26 | 36 | 0 | 4 | 56 | 261 | 326 | ||
 Columbus Cottonmouths |
 Fort Worth Fire |
 Huntsville Channel Cats |
 Macon Whoopee |
 Memphis Riverkings |
 Nashville Nighthawks |
 Oklahoma City Blazers |
 San Antonio Iguanas |
 Tulsa Oilers |
 Wichita Thunder |
