1996–97 Croatian Ice Hockey League season

The 1996–97 Croatian Ice Hockey League season was the sixth season of the Croatian Ice Hockey League, the top level of ice hockey in Croatia. Four teams participated in the league, and KHL Medveščak Zagreb won the championship.

Semifinals

 * KHL Medveščak Zagreb – INA Sisak 2:0 (37:2, 5:0 Forfeit)
 * KHL Zagreb – KHL Mladost Zagreb 2:1 (3:2, 2:4, 6:4)

Final

 * KHL Medveščak Zagreb – KHL Zagreb 3:0 (7:0, 4:2, 3:2)