1996–97 UkHL season

The 1996–97 Ukrainian Hockey League season was the fourth season of the Ukrainian Hockey League, the top level of ice hockey in Ukraine. Seven teams participated in the league, and HC Sokil Kyiv won the championship.

Playoffs
Semifinals Final 3rd place
 * HC Sokil Kyiv 5 - HK ATEK Kiev 2
 * Ldinka Kiev 11 - Sdyushor Kharkov 2
 * HC Sokil Kyiv 5 - Ldinka Kiev 1
 * HK ATEK Kiev 6 Sdyushor Kharkov 4