1996–97 IHL season
| 1996-97 IHL season | |
|---|---|
| League | International Hockey League |
| Sport | Ice hockey |
| Duration | October 4, 1996 – June 15, 1997 |
| Number of games | 82 |
| Number of teams | 19 |
| Regular season | |
| Fred A. Huber Trophy | Detroit Vipers |
| Season MVP | Frédéric Chabot (Aeros) |
| Top scorer | Rob Brown (Wolves) |
| Playoffs | |
| Playoffs MVP | Peter Ciavaglia (Vipers) |
| Turner Cup | |
| Champions | Detroit Vipers |
| Runners-up | Long Beach Ice Dogs |
The 1996–97 IHL season was the 52nd season of the International Hockey League, a North American minor professional league. 19 teams participated in the regular season, and the Detroit Vipers won the Turner Cup.