1996–97 1e Divisie season

The 1996-97 1e Divisie season was contested by six teams and won by HYS The Hague.

Regular season
(*The Hague had four points deducted.)

Playoffs

 * Semifinals
 * HYS The Hague - IJ.H.C. Assen 11:2, 5:5
 * Red Eagles 's-Hertogenbosch - Amstel Tijgers 9:2, 10:2
 * Final
 * HYS The Hague - Red Eagles 's-Hertogenbosch 11:4, 3:5