1996–97 AHL season
The 1996–97 AHL season was the 61st season of the American Hockey League. The league renames its divisions due to relocating teams. The Northern Conferences consists of the Atlantic Division becoming the Canadian Division, and the Central Division becoming the Empire State Division. The Southern Conferences consists of the North Division becoming the New England Division, and the South Division becoming the Mid-Atlantic Division.
| 1996–97 AHL season | |
|---|---|
| League | American Hockey League |
| Sport | Ice hockey |
| Regular season | |
| F. G. "Teddy" Oke Trophy | Worcester IceCats |
| Season MVP | Jean-Francois Labbe |
| Top scorer | Peter White |
| Playoffs | |
| Playoffs MVP | Mike McHugh |
| Calder Cup | |
| Champions | Hershey Bears |
| Runners-up | Hamilton Bulldogs |
Eighteen teams played 80 games each in the schedule. The Philadelphia Phantoms finished first overall in the regular season. The Hershey Bears won their eighth Calder Cup championship.
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