1996-97 Western Hockey League Standings
1996-97 Western Hockey League Teams, Rosters and Statistics
1996-97 Western Hockey League Statistical Leaders
1996-97 WHL Regular Season Standings
| Team | W | L | T | Pts. | GF | GA | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central | ||||||||
| Lethbridge Hurricanes | 47 | 22 | 3 | 97 | 342 | 248 | ||
| Red Deer Rebels | 43 | 26 | 3 | 89 | 317 | 297 | ||
| Medicine Hat Tigers | 39 | 32 | 1 | 79 | 270 | 278 | ||
| Calgary Hitmen | 15 | 53 | 4 | 34 | 199 | 360 | ||
| Edmonton Ice | 14 | 56 | 2 | 30 | 231 | 395 | ||
| East | ||||||||
| Brandon Wheat Kings | 47 | 24 | 1 | 95 | 339 | 208 | ||
| Swift Current Broncos | 44 | 23 | 5 | 93 | 336 | 243 | ||
| Regina Pats | 42 | 27 | 3 | 87 | 326 | 259 | ||
| Moose Jaw Warriors | 36 | 29 | 7 | 79 | 278 | 240 | ||
| Prince Albert Raiders | 29 | 34 | 9 | 67 | 235 | 262 | ||
| Saskatoon Blades | 18 | 48 | 6 | 42 | 227 | 344 | ||
| West | ||||||||
| Portland Winter Hawks | 46 | 21 | 5 | 97 | 300 | 196 | ||
| Seattle Thunderbirds | 41 | 27 | 4 | 86 | 311 | 249 | ||
| Spokane Chiefs | 35 | 33 | 4 | 74 | 260 | 235 | ||
| Kelowna Rockets | 35 | 35 | 2 | 72 | 298 | 314 | ||
| Kamloops Blazers | 28 | 37 | 7 | 63 | 256 | 285 | ||
| Prince George Cougars | 28 | 39 | 5 | 61 | 238 | 287 | ||
| Tri-City Americans | 22 | 43 | 7 | 51 | 225 | 288 | ||
