1996–97 Belgian Hockey League season

The 1996–97 Belgian Hockey League season was the 77th season of the Belgian Hockey League, the top level of ice hockey in Belgium. Six teams participated in the league, and HYC Herentals won the championship.

Semifinals

 * HYC Herentals - IHC Leuven 11:9/5:1
 * Cercle des Patineurs Liègois - Griffoens Geel 6:7/4:10

3rd place

 * Cercle des Patineurs Liègois - IHC Leuven 6:6/6:19

Final

 * HYC Herentals - Griffoens Geel 14:3/3:1