The 1996–97 SM-liiga season was the 22nd season of the SM-liiga, the top level of ice hockey in Finland. 12 teams participated in the league, and Jokerit Helsinki won the championship.

Standings

ClubGPWTLGFGADiffPts
1Jokerit5035411192116+7674
2TPS5032711191105+8671
3HPK5028715190143+4763
4Ilves5026717183147+3659
5JYP5025619163136+2756
6Kiekko-Espoo5021920154163-951
7Ässät50191021171181-1048
8Tappara5018824139171-3244
9HIFK5017825159171-1242
10Lukko5016529136170-3437
11SaiPa5013829118181-6334
12KalPa508537116228-11221

Playoffs

Quarterfinals

Semifinal

3rd place

Final

Relegation

First round

  • KalPa - Haukat 3–0 on series
  • Kärpät - Karhut 3–0 on series

Final

  • KalPa - Kärpät 3–0 on series
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