| 1996–97 CHL season | |
|---|---|
| League | Central Hockey League |
| Sport | Ice hockey |
| Regular season | |
| Adams’ Cup | Oklahoma City Blazers |
| Season MVP | Trevor Jobe (Columbus) |
| Top scorer | Trevor Jobe (Columbus) |
| Finals | |
| Champions | Fort Worth Fire |
| Runners-up | Memphis Riverkings |
The 1996–97 CHL season was the fifth season of the Central Hockey League (CHL).
y - clinched league title; x - clinched playoff spot; e - eliminated from playoff contention
Note: GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; PIM = Penalty minutes