| 1996–97 Wichita Thunder | |
|---|---|
| Conference | 4th Western |
| 1996–97 record | 25-31-10 |
| Goals for | 279 |
| Goals against | 324 |
| Team information | |
| General Manager | Bill Shuck |
| Coach | Bryan Wells |
| Arena | Britt Brown Arena |
| Average attendance | 4834 |
| Team leaders | |
| Goals | Trevor Jobe (56) |
| Assists | Trevor Jobe (69) |
| Points | Trevor Jobe (125) |
| Penalties in minutes | Dan Kopec (365) |
| Wins |
Kevin St. Pierre (7) Brian Langlot |
The 1996–97 Wichita Thunder season was the fifth season of the CHL franchise in Wichita, Kansas.
Note: y - clinched league title; x - clinched playoff spot; e - eliminated from playoff contention
The Thunder were involved in the following transactions during the 1996–97 season.